Elliot Porter @elliot@qoto.org

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Preventing sexual abuse starts with understanding that ALL children deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Especially those who have been left behind. https://theappeal.org/angola-prison-louisiana-children-deadly-heat/

There are so many bad internet bills that it's hard to keep track of them all. @fight has compiled all of them on one page. Take action on all of them here: https://badinternetbills.com

Conspiracy theories like QAnon are popular because they promise a simple solution to a complex problem. But they're based on misinformation and often end up making kids less safe. Learn more in our 2020 exposé:
https://prostasia.org/blog/the-truth-behind-qanon/

"But the purpose of criminal law isn't to punish people for being jerks, and it's a perverted society that thinks everything offensive or bad must be criminalized." https://reason.com/2023/07/18/poll-millennials-want-to-make-misgendering-a-crime/

"Like all moral panics, this one gets used to justify hatred against perceived outsiders, in this case immigrants and queer and trans people." https://www.vox.com/culture/23794355/sound-of-freedom-controversy-true-story-qanon

As we've long predicted, the misapplication of obscenity laws hasn't stopped with the most taboo content. Some states are now going after companies that support the LGBTQ community - and using these dangerous laws as justification.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/08/business/target-attorneys-general-pride-month/index.html

"Though deeply disturbing, Shiny Happy People casts a light on what happens when religion attempts to control people’s sexuality. The result is widespread emotional, psychological and physical abuse resulting in molestation, rape and domestic violence." https://www.ynot.com/duggars-documentary-reminds-america-fundamentalism-problem-not-porn/

"the Meloni government further establishes itself as a new force for anti-LGBTQ+ politics in Europe, alongside the governments of Poland and Hungary." https://theconversation.com/lgbtq-parents-are-being-removed-from-their-childrens-birth-certificates-in-italy-heres-whats-behind-this-disturbing-trend-208241

"Are you passionate about keeping kids safe? What about defending digital privacy? Or standing up for the rights of minorities? You can do all of the above when you volunteer for the Prostasia Foundation." https://forum.prostasia.org/t/prostasia-foundation-role-documentation/2350

"LGBTQ+ researchers and advocates have also noted an increase in threats of violence and hate speech targeted at LGBTQ+ individuals and communities, ever increasingly with the intention of stifling trans rights and canceling drag events." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/06/around-world-threats-lgbtq-speech-deepen

Reports of abusive content can give law enforcement the evidence they need to stop abusive situations. Your report could help save a child. https://prostasia.org/get-help/csam/

"The digital rights community has observed an uptick in censorship of LGBTQ+ websites as well as troubling attempts by several countries to pass explicitly anti-LGBTQ+ bills restricting freedom of expression and privacy" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/06/around-world-threats-lgbtq-speech-deepen