the way i absolutely shrieked with relief reading this —
https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2026-08-06-breaking-senator-markey-expresses-concerns-on-kosa/
a little optimism for your day before the week ends in regard to kosa and such. :) i do hope this provides some relief to everyone as it does me <3
finally,,,,, some good fucking food. ( gordon ramsey meme . png )
hope the rest of the week treats everyone well, gets some rest — you all deserve it. <3
🇺🇸⭐️I agree with the statement, Lucy! ⭐️🇺🇸
(I got you, I found the gif. 😂)
Anyway, this is the whole thing directly from the link:
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a slate of “kids safety” bills, including the controversial and misguided Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Our coalition of dozens of LGBTQ+, human rights, and civil liberties groups oppose KOSA because it would empower the Trump administration to censor lifesaving resources and expand Big Tech data collection while failing to make platforms safer.
Senator Markey was not present for the vote, but he issued a statement echoing these same concerns:
https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-statement-on-commerce-committee-markup-of-kosa
This is very significant. Senator Markey is seen as a leader on children’s privacy and tech policy issues in the Senate, and he is one of the only Democratic Senators who has lifted up the concerns raised by human rights experts about this legislation. Senator Markey’s leadership on this issue stands in stark contrast to his colleague Senator Warren, who co-sponsored KOSA twice despite pleas from Massachusetts’ based LGBTQ+ groups and hundreds of parents of transgender kids. Earlier this Summer, the Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning censorship legislation including KOSA.
The following can be attributed to Evan Greer, director of Fight for the Future:
“Senator Markey is showing real leadership by lifting up the concerns of LGBTQ+ youth and parents when it would have been easier to stay silent on a controversial vote. KOSA will make kids less safe, not more safe and will embolden the Trump administration’s crackdown on free speech and marginalized communities. Senator Markey is right to criticize it. His Democratic colleagues in the Senate, including Senator Warren, should listen to him instead of siding with Marsha Blackburn and right wing hate groups.”
Finally, people are starting to wake up and realize KOSA and age verfication bills in general harm everyone ESPECIALLY marginalized groups! I hope more influential people pick this up and run with it. We really need them to hop on board and speak out.
(Thank you, Lucy, for the good news :) 🙏💕! I also hope this gives a little relief to everyone! Have a nice rest of your week and weekend, everyone :D ! Finish it off strong! ✊️⚔️)