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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Free Speech in Texas!
The bill would enhance penalties for civil disobedience at pipelines and other so-called "critical infrastructure" sites. The bill is being promoted by gas and oil companies and the intent is to silence activism against the fossil fuel industry and other polluters.
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Free Speech & Assembly in Ohio!
Tell your Representative to vote NO on SB33
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Free Speech & Assembly in Missouri!
Missouri “lawmakers should remember that their first responsibility is to the U.S. Constitution, not Big Oil or other energy interests that are trying to tamp down criticism.” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
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Protect Protest Rights in Illinois
Tell your Illinois Senator to Vote NO on HB1633
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Leave Chelsea Alone
Another Grand Jury, Another Chance to Throw Chelsea in Jail.
Send an email to the US Attorney
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