Elliot Porter @elliot@qoto.org

If we have learned anything from history, it is never good when the people in power start compiling lists of members of minority groups. https://buff.ly/3PsDq1x

If you can afford to financially support human rights-focused organizations, now would be a good time to donate to Free Speech Coalition, @team, Woodhull Freedom Foundation, and @ProstasiaInc

Did you know that Prostasia is the only child protection organization that welcomes sex workers to be a part of child protection? Sex workers and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply for our volunteer staff: https://buff.ly/3p1PlYe

RT @mikestabile
You can be concerned about CSAM and still be wary of bycatch censorship of legally protected speech, just as you can be concerned about terrorism and also be wary of Patriot Act surveillance state.

“The LGBTQ+ community is actively under attack, and it’s unthinkable that Democrats are considering advancing a bill that will further harm us and disproportionately target queer and trans young people.” https://buff.ly/3OKKKoL

With these last few weeks of 2022, we would like to remind you that all donations until December 31, 2022 are being doubled https://prostasia.org/donate

You can also set up a recurring donation by becoming a member https://prostasia.org/product/membership/

RT @mikestabile
In a huge victory for free speech in the UK, the Online Safety Bill will drop the prohibitions on "legal but harmful" content online.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-ditches-ban-legal-harmful-online-content-favour-free-speech-2022-11-28/

Misinformation about abuse makes prevention harder. That's why we have systems in place to ensure all the information we share is in line with the latest research. As part of this, we maintain a list of research on prevention and related topics. https://buff.ly/3sd0Bj9

Preventing abuse is nuanced and complex, and everyone has opportunity for learning and discussion. We have a forum where you can discuss prevention and child protection so you can learn more - or come up with brilliant new ideas: https://buff.ly/2K127Dk

"I know I will invest my anger in addressing these issues and being part of the solution. Will you join me and Prostasia Foundation in the fight to eradicate child sexual abuse?" https://buff.ly/3gDgzDt

Encountering child sexual abuse material online can be scary and overwhelming, but reporting it protects survivors. Our Get Help page contains a guide that walks you through the steps to report illegal content and seek support for yourself.
https://buff.ly/2UWBJOJ

RT @JessicaValenti
Leaked audio of a strategy session between Tennessee lawmakers and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America reveals the anti-abortion group telling politicians to wait a year or two before going after IVF and contraception
https://jessica.substack.com/p/abortion-every-day-111522#details

The idea that stigma enables abuse is a difficult one to understand, and even some experts struggle with the concept. However, the science is clear and the explanation can be simple. We discussed how stigma impedes prevention in a previous blog post: https://buff.ly/3DKRw6Q

"Terrifying into silence the people who do this work will only serve to make it easier for abuse to continue." https://buff.ly/3gDgzDt