#cdt

Good question, Anon!💕 👍

I have talked about this in the past, so those posts might be wayyy down there in my feed ,but I will be happy to give you more ways to protest these laws! These are some things I have recommended in the past! :)

Here they are:

- Organize or join public demonstrations: (Peaceful or even sometimes risky protests, marches, or rallies can draw media attention and show the scale of opposition.)

- Support or work with advocacy groups: (Organizations already focused on these issues can coordinate strategy, legal challenges, and outreach. Places like NetChoice/EFF(Electronic Frontier Foundation)/ACLU (The American Civil Liberties Union) CDT (Center for Democracy & Technology) etc. Are against this stuff! I would do my own research to see what organizations best fits your personal views! There are many more to choose from!)

- Check your laws, or if you know someone in law, reach out to them: (These laws may be unconstitutional or break local laws, lawsuits can block or overturn it. This route typically involves nonprofits, coalitions, or affected people.)

- Voting is IMPORTANT: (Voting in primaries, general elections, and even local races can directly change who makes or enforces laws. Voting is VERY important when it comes to stuff like this! Vote these people out! I just had a local election a few weeks ago in my state, and I cast my vote against these people for these laws!)

- Public awareness: (Writing op eds, using social media, starting petitions, or speaking at community forums can shift public opinion.)

- Economic pressure: (Boycotts can push companies/stakeholders to lobby against a law. Also, consider boycotting sites or anything that is for online "safety" laws.)

- Community organizing: (Town halls, teach ins, and local meetings help educate others and build a base of support.)

- Engaging in local government: (Even if the law is national/state level, local officials [like city councils, school boards, sheriffs] sometimes influence how laws are enforced.)