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Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.

Congress is considering multiple bills that threaten to upend our freedom to vote ahead of the midterm elections.

Urge your representatives NOW to oppose any attacks on voting rights.

Health care is a human right. hrc.im/comment

Late last year, the Trump admin proposed two rules that would severely restrict best-practice health care for trans youth across the country.

The public comment period closes soon. Help protect access to care without government overreach by submitting a comment before 2/17: hrc.im/comment

13 Rules to Protect Yourself While Protesting Read and share as communities across the United States rise up against ICE raids and state violence

ICE raids and state violence are escalating and people are taking to the streets right now. The Trump regime has made clear it does not respect the right to peaceful protest. We must look out for one another. I wrote 13 Rules to Protect Yourself While Protesting. Please read, save, and share.

"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS: You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement, so long as you are not trespassing or violating a lawful order. You should not interfere with the actions of the government officials you are recording. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement officer at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

"If you interact with ICE in public: Ask if you are free to leave. If so, you may calmly walk away. You have the right to refuse consent to a search. You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone, such as about where you were born, whether you are a citizen, or how you entered the country. If you have valid immigration documents, you should show them. Never provide fake documents. If you are arrested, say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer. You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere."

If you're taking to the streets to protest, know your rights.

A walking challenge to start 2026 on your feet — and off your screens The solution to too much sitting is simple but hard to stick with. This walking challenge sets you up for success, with six tips to keep you moving throughout your day.

The solution to too much sitting is simple but hard to stick with. This walking challenge sets you up for success, with six tips to keep you moving throughout your day. n.pr/4aP5A3w

HIV Cure Research Day featuring bold red and pink text on a dark background, with the Human Rights Campaign logo at the bottom.

Today marks HIV Cure Research Day.

We are closer to finding a cure than ever before. But the Trump admin has clawed back necessary funding for critical research, prevention, and care.

This HIV Cure Research Day, tell Congress to restore HIV funding: hrc.im/FederalCuts

Protect Trans Care Now As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.

The House is expected to vote this week on Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill to make providing trans youth with gender-affirming care punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Life-saving health care is on the line. Tell your members of Congress to reject this bill NOW. 

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

The thing about ranking the Star Wars movies is you actually have to rank them twice: once for quality, once for personal affinity because you had The Phantom Menace on DVD as a child and watched it over and over again. No? Just me?

On a black background, white and yellow text reads, “Since 2013, HRCF has recorded at least 399 cases of fatal violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people..” A border with the trans colors outlines the text. The HRC logo appears alongside two lines.

On a black background, white and yellow quote attributed to Tori Cooper reads, “ Our entire trans community bears the scars of these horrible losses, and it is time for our leaders to ensure that trans people, and all people, are protected by the same policies and procedures..” A border with the trans colors outlines the text. The HRC logo appears alongside two lines.

Ending fatal violence against our trans community requires more than tracking data — it calls for action.

Join us in honoring the memory of each life lost by supporting the safety, dignity, and belonging of our entire trans community: hrc.im/transdayofremembrance

The First Amendment protects our right to make jokes at the federal government's expense.

We have the high ground and the Constitution on our side.

Nearly Half of All LGBTQ+ Characters Will Disappear From TV Next Season, GLAAD Study Finds The 2024-25 TV season recorded 489 queer characters across broadcast, cable and screenings, but cancellations and plot find a deep decline to come

"Over 84 million American adults say they’re more likely to watch a TV show if it features at least one LGBTQ+ character,” Townsend said. "… This audience has continued to tune in year after year.”

We’re heartbroken to hear of the loss of passionate advocate and trans student-athlete Lia Smith.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help and never forget that you are loved, you are seen, and your mental well-being matters: hrc.im/lgbtqmentalhealth

Rest in peace, Serenity. I can’t believe it’s been a year without you.

Support and protect trans people, no matter what, now and forever. 🕊️🏳️‍⚧️

Incredibly well-deserved. Congrats, @kenpaulson.bsky.social!

No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

Calling all scientists and science supporters! You can help make Saturday's No Kings the biggest day of protest in modern American history. Find an event near you and raise your voice for the facts, evidence, and truth we need to protect our democracy. #NoKings

Annual shareholder meeting season might be over, but our push on major investors is only just beginning.

Join us in calling on major investors like public pensions to use their shareholder power to demand corporate climate action.

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Just went to the Murfreesboro Recycling Roundup! I was very happy to see the large turnout & would love for @mtsuofficial.bsky.social to host more events like this ♻️

(Psst, to those of you in Murfreesboro, you’ve got 50 minutes to get there before they wrap up!)

If you’d told middle school me that NYT would someday write an article about Off, I wouldn’t have believed you. Fond memories!

Leftover spring cleaning? Murfreesboro Recycling Roundup returns to MTSU campus Aug. 16 If you have used tires, tattered tees, empty toner cartridges and mattresses to toss, Middle Tennessee State University, in partnership with the Tennessee Environmental Council, is providing an eas…

MTSU’s Center for Energy and Sustainability is teaming up with the Tennessee Environmental Council to host the second communitywide Murfreesboro Recycling Roundup set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16, in the Rutherford Parking Lot. #trueBLUE #mtsu #recycle

Trump's executive order on homelessness follows Tennessee's moves to criminalize the unhoused • Tennessee Lookout President Donald Trump's executive order on homelessness follows Tennessee's moves to criminalize the unhoused.

Commentary: Tennessee is at the forefront of making homelessness invisible, and the Trump administration’s recent executive order on street homelessness will bolster the state’s approach to moving unhoused Tennesseans out of sight whenever possible, writes @judytacketttn.bsky.social.

When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.

With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.

If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq

Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide Other Epstein victims credited Giuffre with giving them the courage to speak out.

A reminder that after years of speaking out against Epstein and giving other survivors the courage to come forward, Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre died by suicide in April at the age of 41.

Let's not forget that there are real human tragedies behind everything we're discussing.

It’s great to see all the Emmy noms for Andor, but wow, so many cast members got snubbed. Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly…

“I don’t know what the obsession is. Honestly.”

@balint.house.gov is right: The families of trans youth do not want politicians making decisions for them. Tell Congress to protect and expand access to health care by passing the Transgender Health Care Access Act: hrc.im/TransHealth

Congress: Save Medicaid Now Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.

The Senate just voted to strip Medicaid away from millions of people across the country.

There's no time to waste — tell your Representatives to protect our health care and save Medicaid.

Stop the SAVE Act The SAVE Act would keep millions of people from being able to vote – and would shut countless eligible voters out of our democracy. Urge Congress to reject this bill now.

In the 12 years after Shelby County v. Holder weakened the Voting Rights Act, many states across the country have made it more difficult to vote.

Now, a bill called the SAVE Act could further threaten our voting rights. Tell your senators: Protect our democracy.

Congress: Oppose The 10-Year Ban on AI Regulation A provision slipped into the reconciliation bill to ban all state-level AI regulations for 10 years. Urge Congress to oppose this ban immediately.

A dangerous provision is being considered by the Senate that would prevent states from regulating AI for ten years with no federal alternative.

We must tell Congress to oppose this ten year ban on AI regulation immediately.

How To Protect Your Immigrant Neighbors From ICE Raids Answering common FAQs on countering ICE raids, and providing 7 meaningful ways to better protect our immigrant and undocumented neighbors

I'm a human rights lawyer. I have represented immigrants & asylum seekers my entire career.

As you see ICE increase its attacks on immigrants, here are steps you as a US citizen can take to be an ally & protect immigrants from ICE and CBP absue. (No paywall)
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