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🚨 @FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel just announced plans to restore #netneutrality . We will finally be able to undo the damage done during the Trump administration by FCC Chair Ajit Pai. Our full statement on the announcement:

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Today we mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic passing of our cofounder Aaron Swartz, a tremendous activist and technologist who fought for economic justice and for speech and human rights.

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Four years ago today we lost Aaron. His philosophy has never been more important than it is today.

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In a shameful giveaway to Big Cable, the @FCC has voted to overturn #NetNeutrality . But we are not done. Now we take our fight to Congress and the Courts. Join us at

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NEW: The FBI has been breaking their own rules & unlawfully fishing through untold millions of communications that were warrantlessly swept up under Section 702. Congress must take on the out-of-control surveillance state this year, before it is too late.

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7 years

The fight to save the free and open internet is on. Join us at #NetNeutrality

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80% of Americans think the government should "obtain warrants before purchasing location information, internet records, and other sensitive data about people in the U.S. from data brokers." (Q8)

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Eight years ago today we lost our co-founder @aaronsw . Join us as we remember his life, his work, and reflect on his legacy.

Remembering Aaron Swartz

Today we mark the 8th anniversary of the tragic passing of my cofounder at Demand Progress, the activist and technologist Aaron Swartz.

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4 years

Please take a minute to call @RepAdamSmith (House Armed Services Committee chair) and tell him to support HIS OWN amendment to end American involvement in the war in Yemen. (202) 225-8901 @HASCDemocrats

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4 years

RIP, to our great co-founder and friend, Aaron Swartz. With each passing year, our hope remains that Aaron would be proud of the work he helped spur at Demand Progress, as we continue the fight for civil liberties, democracy, economic justice, and broader social justice.

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Unbelievable—7 years today. RIP my darling boy.

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Today and every day, we remember Aaron. Five years later, his words ring true more than ever and his legacy continues to inspire millions.

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8 years ago, our friend & co-founder Aaron Swartz took his life while being threatened with decades in prison under an overly broad interpretation of the CFAA. Today, a small sliver of justice has been delivered by the Supreme Court's ruling to restrict the scope of the CFAA.

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The IRS just officially launched its historic new service #DirectFile . Taxpayers in 12 states will now have the option to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free, saving an average of $150 a year. Go file for free at

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6 years

The @FCC is expected to unveil its final plan to kill #NetNeutrality as early as today. We're calling for nationwide protests at Verizon stores on Dec 7th. Demand that Congress stops Verizon's puppet FCC!

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6 years

The front page of Reddit is AMAZING right now. Let’s save #NetNeutrality .

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8 years

Today and every day, we're still asking this question.

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76% of Americans think agencies should be "required to obtain warrants" before knowingly conducting backdoor searches of billions of international communications looking for people in the United States. (Q2)

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9 years

We just won the biggest victory in the history of the Internet. #NetNeutrality wins! http://t.co/HgXczXOINf

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6 years

THANK YOU #TeamInternet ! In a historic vote, the Senate just voted 52-47 to save #NetNeutrality ! The battle continues, and our next stop is the House. Go to to learn how you can join the fight for the free and #openinternet for everybody!

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10 years

#MOAR - #InternetSlowdown protest generating 1,000 #NetNeutrality calls/minute! CALL NOW: http://t.co/MdHHVuccf5

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🚨 The House could vote this week on whether or not to allow continued warrantless surveillance of Americans. Call your representative now and tell them to vote NO on the extension of dangerous, unlawful spying under #Section702 of FISA 👇🏼

Call Your Senators Now - Tell them to block the "Everyone is a spy" surveillance bill

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2 years

A War Powers Resolution to end US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen is expected soon. Reps who voted to end US support for war in Yemen before should co-sponsor it. @RepAdamSmith @RepTedDeutch @RepGregoryMeeks @BradSherman @RepCicilline @RepMalinowski @RepRickLarsen @JimLangevin

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7 years

50 senators voted to let Comcast spy on you. Raise your hand if this is what you wanted your senator to do.

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US Senate votes to let internet providers share your web browsing history without permission

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5 years

AMAZING! #NetNeutrality advocates turned out BIG on Capitol Hill today to deliver 3.5 million petitions and comments to @senatemajldr in support of strong open internet protections It's TIME — McConnell must allow a vote now on the #SaveTheNet Act to restore crucial protections!

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6 years

ARIZONA, Save #NetNeutrality Call Senator Jeff Flake's DC office (202-224-4521) Call Senator Jeff Flake's DC office (202-224-4521) Call Senator Jeff Flake's DC office (202-224-4521) Tell him to #StopTheFCC

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Today @demandprogress @freedomofpress led a broad coalition of 43 press freedom orgs, government accountability & civil liberties orgs, & media outlets urging @SpeakerMcCarthy @RepJeffries to let @cspan have independent control of cameras on House floor

Demand Progress Education Fund, Freedom of Press Foundation Lead 43 Organizations Calling on House...

Demand Progress Education Fund and Freedom of the Press Foundation led a broad coalition of press freedom organizations, government accountability and civil liberties organizations, and media outlets...

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ACTION ALERT: @SenSanders plans to bring the Yemen War Powers Resolution for a vote any day! Call your Senator now & tell them to vote YES on the Yemen WPR to end US support for Saudi Arabia’s deadly war in Yemen! #YemenCantWait Call NOW: 1-833-STOP-WAR

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4 years

. @SpeakerPelosi and @SenSchumer cannot support another stimulus that leaves out: - More $ for unemployed - Health care for the uninsured - Bailout for @USPS - Vote by mail option for all - State/local gov't aid

Tell Congress: No stimulus without helping people in need

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. @AOC is right.

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6 years

One of the most beautiful signs we've seen today. #stopthefcc

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🚨A new amendment recently passed in the House dramatically broadens the definition of "spy" and could force Americans to spy on each other. Analysis here from FISA Court adviser @MJZwills warns of this dangerous, "overly broad" spy language:

FISA Court Adviser Warns About ‘Overly Broad’ Spy Bill Language

An adviser to the secret court that oversees a powerful spy authority is warning that a House-passed reauthorization of the contentious law contains “overly broad” language.

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5 years

Today we remember Aaron, and renew our commitment to carrying on his legacy:

Today we remember Aaron.

Today, as is our tradition, we write to mark the anniversary of the passing of Demand Progress’s cofounder, Aaron Swartz.

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HUGE. @RepJayapal & @WarrenDavidson just issued this joint, bipartisan statement calling to "reform Section 702 and overhaul #privacy protections for Americans so that they truly protect the civil rights, civil liberties, + privacy rights that are foundational to our democracy.”

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4 years

War is not a game. Children should not be recruited to the military on the premise that it is. We support @AOC 's amendment to prevent the military from recruiting through video games and live-streaming platforms. It's a no-brainer.

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3 years

As @SenSanders said: it's time for bold action. Let's do this.

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7 years

"I don't trust the cable company to show up between 10 and 2pm. I definitely don't trust them with #netneutrality ." - @freepress

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3 years

We need to stop means testing, period. 2k monthly survival checks for the duration of the pandemic.

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6 years

To win back #NetNeutrality , we’re going to need everyone. RT if you’re ready to fight for #OneMoreVote tomorrow!

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6 years

Statement on the Senate's final passage of the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act: Demand Progress harshly criticizes Democrats who voted for cloture and passage, ceding tremendous power to the executive to engage in mass and warrantless surveillance

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Nine years ago we lost @aaronsw . His legacy continues to inspire many. His work also continues to support freedom and justice. Read more here, including @trevortimm of @FreedomPress on the importance of Aaron's SecureDrop to journalism:

The Anniversary of Aaron’s Passing

Today we mark the anniversary of the passing of our co-founder Aaron Swartz, who took his own life nine years ago while, unbelievably…

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6 years

. @SenJohnKennedy could be the decisive 51st vote in the Senate to save #NetNeutrality . RT to make sure his constituents know to call, call, call!

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Pls RT whole thread: @SenSchumer @SenGillibrand @KamalaHarris @CoryBooker one of most important roles of a POTUS is appointing ppl to run the govt. Great way to know if somebody will be a good POTUS is how they have handled appointments beforehand. 1/14

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3 years

Yes, Brown should be replaced. No, he should not be replaced by Seldin, a former executive at student debt collection agency ECMC. We need someone in this role who will advocate for debtors, not exploit them + make their lives harder. cc: @RonaldKlain @AmbRice46 @CarmelMMartin

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A Betsy DeVos holdover is still in charge of America’s student loans. Now that a new education secretary is in place, the Biden administration can change that. Story w/ @rklein90 :

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5 years

YES! Rep. Joe Morelle has announced he'll sign the CRA discharge petition to save #NetNeutrality . However, a handful of Dems have yet to sign on. There’s no excuse! Every lawmaker must support the open internet. Here's a list of the hold-outs:

House Democrats Who Haven’t Supported Net Neutrality Yet Have All Taken Money from Telecoms

The deadline to pass the piece of legislation that would allow Congress to overturn the repeal of net neutrality is quickly approaching, yet many Democrats are staying mum.

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2 years

Today @RepJayapal @RepPeterDeFazio @RepAdamSchiff @NancyMace intro'd a War Powers Resolution to end US support for the Saudi-UAE war on Yemen. @SenSanders will soon intro a Senate companion. We stand w/ 100+ orgs to demand Congress pass this bill immediately. #YemenCantWait

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8 months

To everyone saying "the internet is fine!" - here are just a few examples of why we need to restore #netneutrality : 1. The cost of high-speed internet is through the roof and the FCC has no authority to protect consumers if their ISP harms them.

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🚨 @FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel just announced plans to restore #netneutrality . We will finally be able to undo the damage done during the Trump administration by FCC Chair Ajit Pai. Our full statement on the announcement:

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4 years

No war with Iran.

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6 years

17 senators will introduce a CRA to overturn the @FCC ’s vote to kill #NetNeutrality Is your senator not on this list yet? CALL THEM HERE: 202-224-3121

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3 years

Rahm Emmanuel took corporate cash--and not just any corporations. Corporations fighting against a $15 minimum wage. There's no place for someone like this in government.

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🚨The Senate will vote TODAY on #Section702 . Call your Senators now (202-899-8938) and urge them to vote “NO” on RISAA which contains a provision that will force U.S. businesses to serve as NSA spies. @SenSchumer , why are you endangering democracy by trying to jam this through?

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4 years

BREAKING: A bipartisan coalition of 17 transparency + First Amendment organizations call on Sens. @RoyBlunt @senatemajldr to allow full press + media access to the Senate impeachment proceedings. LETTER: #opengov

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7 years

Now more than ever, we must stand together and be ready to fight back. Sign the pledge to stand up to Trump.

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2 months

Biden just reaffirmed his commitment to lowering prices for consumers. @JusticeATR can help by continuing its investigations and filing suits against Ticketmaster & Apple. #SOTU Congress should be supporting these efforts, not attacking the Antitrust Division’s funding.

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. @SenAmyKlobuchar just spoke on Senate floor on how new approps language would upend bipartisan updates to merger filing fees. Appropriators are throwing precedent aside by putting $45M of fees meant to support @JusticeATR in taking on huge corporations & using fees elsewhere.🧵

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6 years

Over 700 protests in all 50 states today to #stoptheFCC and save #netneutrality

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#NetNeutrality protests today at @verizon stores nationwide #stopthefcc Tweet us your images!

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The USA RIGHTS amendment, set for a vote TOMORROW, is the last best chance to protect our privacy and close the "backdoor search" loophole, through which the gov't can spy on us w/o a warrant. 44 privacy groups endorse it. CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE NOW:

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6 years

In case you missed it: Comcast removed its #netneutrality pledge on the day Pai announced his plan for repeal: #TeamInternet #BattleForTheNet

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2. Section 702 of FISA has been constantly abused, and it is dangerous and reckless for people like Reps. Mike Turner and Jim Himes to try and sneak through an expansion that would effectively turn every business landlord into a potential government spy.

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4 years

How can we stop Trump and McConnell from picking RBG's successor? Join us and tell Senate Democrats to refuse unanimous consent and use every other tool they have to shut down the Senate.

Shut down the Senate and stop Trump and McConnell from picking RBG's successor!

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5 years

Because of grassroots activism, lawmakers are making the restoration of #NetNeutrality a top priority this Congress. Activists have kept this issue alive and have refused, flat out, to give Big Cable lobbyists a win — let's keep MAKING NOISE until protections are 100% restored!

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House Democrats will introduce 'Save the Internet Act' to restore #NetNeutrality this week

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DO THIS NOW: With one click you can email all your elected city officials to demand they #DefundPolice !

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2 years

Codify Roe and expand the Supreme Court — now.

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6 years

POLITICO is *again* reporting @SenJohnKennedy is considering becoming the decisive 51st vote we need in the senate to restore #NetNeutrality . Please RT, and if you're in Louisiana, call like the future of the internet depends on it!

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. @Teamsters leadership has told UPS that a new contract must be reached by July 5. We stand in solidarity with the 340,000 @Teamsters working at @UPS in their demands for fair wages, safe working conditions, affordable health care & a dignified retirement.✊🏽

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Pelosi picked Donna Shalala, who has no experience in financial oversight and whose chief of staff worked at USAA until recently, for the oversight commission. This was a sham pick for the already weak oversight commission.

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Senator Dean Heller of Nevada is one of the senators we believe can be convinced to become the 51st vote we need to restore #NetNeutrality Please RT, and if you live in Nevada be sure to call his office and ask him to support the CRA resolution.

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8 years

To every person who took action demanding strong #NetNeutrality – signing petitions, tweeting, and making phone calls: This is your win.

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3 years

With a stroke of a pen, @POTUS could divest a $700 billion pension fund from fossil fuels. What is he waiting for?

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BREAKING: Ajit Pai is under investigation

F.C.C. Watchdog Looks Into Changes That Benefited Sinclair (Published 2018)

An investigation could lead to questions that the F.C.C. chairman, Ajit Pai, has so far tried to avoid answering in public.

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3 years

We've seen what happens when Big Pharma gets a say in patent law: global vaccine apartheid. Friends of Big Pharma should not be responsible for patent law.

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New: In a letter to the White House I obtained, progressives are calling for President Joe Biden to appoint people to lead critical intellectual property agencies who are not aligned with Big Pharma and other corporate lobbies. via @HuffPostPol

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Congressional leadership needs to support of @ewarren @AOC proposed ban on big mergers during the pandemic.

Warren, Ocasio-Cortez to propose big merger freeze amid pandemic

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are set to introduce legislation that would put a moratorium on mergers involving large companies during the coronavirus p…

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RT’s of whole thread pls: @SenSchumer @SenGillibrand @KamalaHarris @CoryBooker we are tired of D posturing about willingness to take on Wall St & corporate power. You have chance to do something real: appoint good ppl to oversee banks at SEC and FDIC 1/15

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Yesterday, Alaskans once again showed up outside Senator @lisamurkowski 's Anchorage office urging her to support #NetNeutrality by voting 'Yes' on the CRA tomorrow. Senator, please do the right thing for Alaska and the open internet!

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Ahead of an expected vote on the data broker loophole, Speaker Johnson backtracked on bringing up an amendment that would close the loophole, while seemingly paving the way for House Intel Chairman Turner’s efforts to expand FISA and undermine oversight.

Playbook: GOP privacy hawks vs. GOP security hawks

And more as Congress returns from Easter recess.

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Today was huge: The first Republican rep signed the CRA discharge petition to restore #NetNeutrality . This happened because of never-give-up net neutrality supporters. We have to keep momentum going —PLS RT & JOIN AN ACTIVISM EVENT ON THURSDAY, JULY 19th!

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Our 2 million members have been pouring calls into the Senate to say NO #NuclearOption . Add your voice here: (202) 224-3121

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🧵1. TODAY, a pivotal FISA vote is taking place in Congress on whether to dramatically expand or meaningfully rein in warrantless spying of Americans under FISA.

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LIVE now on C-SPAN: U.S. House in session ... The House is expected to consider legislation to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 authority past the April 19th deadline.

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. @amazon 's proposed acquisition of MGM would give an already abusive monopoly even more weapons to use against consumers, businesses, and workers. The @FTC should halt this deal and to continue to investigate Amazon’s broad abuse of its ecosystem.

Amazon's purchase of MGM Studios should be blocked by FTC, leading advocates say

The groups say the sale needs to be blocked to stop Amazon's 'growing dominance.'

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Proof positive of what we have always believed. The @FCC lied to reporters, Congress, and the public about its claims of a DDoS attack preventing #netneutrality comments from being submitted after John Oliver's segment on the issue:

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. @POTUS , please heed the call of 100k+ people – including 10s of 1000s of Demand Progress members – & give @xychelsea Manning #timeserved !

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The FCC wants to kill #NetNeutrality and end the open internet. If it does, Congress will pay the price

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It's not just Congress. Staffers in Washington State Legislature are staging a sickout today after a bill to allow them to unionize died yesterday in Democratic-controlled State House. Solidarity to #waleg staffers and legislative staffers everywhere.

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I'm hearing that over 100 legislative workers called in sick today in protest of working conditions -- they want higher wages and overtime pay, but they're exempt from certain protections. Emails to Dem staffers are bouncing back with autoreplies all over the place. #waleg

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Today @RepMikeCoffman will become the first House Republican to sign a discharge petition that would force a vote on the Congressional Review Act resolution to fully restore strong #NetNeutrality protections. Our statement is here:

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STATEMENT: Today, thousands of websites are kicking off #RedAlert mass protests to force Congress to vote 'yes' on #NetNeutrality

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Curious about what’s next on #NetNeutrality ? Check out the Reddit AMA:

From the IAmA community on Reddit: FCC just voted to kill Net Neutrality. Now we will SUE THEM and...

Explore this post and more from the IAmA community

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Eleven Dems just voted to continue the slaughter of untold thousands of Yemenis. RT to call out the #ExterminationEleven : @RepCindyAxne @RepCheri @RepGolden @RepGonzalez @RepSusieLee @RepStephenLynch @sethmoulton @RepStephMurphy @RepOHalleran @RepJimmyPanetta @RepChrisPappas

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Today along with @revolvingdoorDC @ClimateWatchdog @itstruenorth @ItsDocumented we launched a new website with information about the Biden transition and our demands for #NoCorporateCabinet .

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How we feel about our grassroots supporters right now. This vote to save #Netneutrality in the Senate would never have happened without you.

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NEW: We just sent a letter to Congress w/ 100+ orgs calling for passage of Yemen War Powers Resolution during the lame-duck session. @SenSanders has announced will bring it to Senate floor next week. We urge all Senators to hold Saudi Arabia accountable & co-sponsor the WPR.

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BREAKING! Outside the @TheJusticeDept right now, we're calling out the administration for filling @TheJusticeDept with Big Law, corporate insiders who've worked for the likes of Amazon, ExxonMobil, & Facebook.

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Demand your senators do this 👇👇👇 Dial (202) 899-8938 to be patched through to your own senators and @SenSchumer in succession.

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President Obama has less than 2 days to #PardonSnowden . @POTUS , we urge you to grant this important whistleblower clemency. RT if you agree!

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6 years

This is the moment we've been dreading but planning for. We can save #netneutrality but only if we go all in. RT this and then go to

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Retweet this! Then retweet it again. Did you retweet it yet? You did? Great, now retweet it. Also, you should retweet this. And ... RT!

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Columbus, Ohio LOVES #netneutrality !

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Over three months after @AjitPaiFCC repealed #NetNeutrality , Alaskans aren't giving up, and neither should you! Today, #TeamInternet activists gathered outside @lisamurkowski 's Anchorage office to urge her to support the CRA resolution to restore protections.

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Dozens of Congressional allies are now demanding answers as to whether the Trump administration is conducting unauthorized mass surveillance after parts of the USA Patriot Act expired in March.

Bipartisan representatives demand answers on expired surveillance programs

Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) on Thursday spearheaded a letter pressing the Trump administration to detail its current surveillance programs after the March expiratio…

thehill.com

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@demandprogress

6 years

PRESS STATEMENT: In an outrage to procedural and democratic norms, California’s Ajit Pai @SantiagoAD53 bowed to AT&T and gutted CA's good state #NetNeutrality bill #SB822 before it was heard. He will now meet the wrath of voters demanding an open internet

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@demandprogress

7 years

+100k petition signatures calling for end to mass surveillance under #Section702 . Overhaul or let it sunset. W/ @justinamash

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@demandprogress

7 years

Mitch McConnell does NOT want anyone to see what Coretta Scott King wrote abt Jeff Sessions. Let's make it backfire:

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@demandprogress

6 years

Reminder: The Senate votes *TODAY* on whether or not to save #NetNeutrality . This is not a drill -- contact your members of Congress NOW, and tell them to support the CRA resolution to save the open internet. Call 513.854.0120 or visit

Battle for the Net

Act NOW to support net neutrality with the FCC and your members of Congress.

www.battleforthenet.com

Mark Hamill

@MarkHamill

6 years

This is not a drill the FCC just announced #NetNeutrality ends on June 11 unless we stop it retweet to sound the alarm

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@demandprogress

3 years

A bad day to be a corporate lobbyist trying to run small farms out of business. A good day for everyone else!

RootsAction

@Roots_Action

3 years

🚨🚨🚨 Bernie Sanders voted against Tom Vilsack's nomination. It's great to see the Senator stick to his principles and vote against a corporate establishment candidate like Vilsack. #RejectVilsack

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