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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Jun 9

The people would love spreadsheets. This is one feature missing that makes it hard for the teams I work with to fully use your eco-system. Sending love for all that you do <3

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Jun 8

Feds vow to continue immigration enforcement 'every day in L.A.' Here are your rights

With increased immigration raids across Southern California over the last week, there are more questions than ever about how to handle an interaction with federal agents.

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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Jun 4

Show up for animals June 14th to demand a cage free policy. # www.mobilize.us/thehumanelea...

Disruption To Hold Luxury Hotel Accountable For A Cage-Free Egg Policy · The Humane League

Calling all animal defenders! Whether it's your first time taking action or you're an experienced activist, all are welcome to join The Humane League as we defend egg-laying hens and fight to ban batt...

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · Jun 4

San Diego has already spent millions on Flock's network of AI-driven ALPR cameras. Local coalition @sandiegotrust.bsky.social is calling on the city to reject this oppressive surveillance system and instead invest in essential services.

San Diegans Push Back on Flock ALPR Surveillance

Approaching San Diego’s first annual review of the city's controversial Flock Safety contract, a local coalition is calling on the city council to roll back this dangerous and costly automated license...

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National Security Counselors 🕵 @nationalsecuritylaw.org · Jun 3

So glad to see @rshapiro.bsky.social's work getting widespread attention. Happy to have helped represent him in some of his cases in this area.

WIRED @wired.com · Jun 3

NEW: For years, a powerful ‘Big Ag’ trade group served up information on activists to the FBI. WIRED went through hundreds of records that reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a legitimate terrorism threat.

Unpaywalled as part of our FOIA-based coverage.

How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Terrorists

For years, a powerful ‘Big Ag’ trade group served up information on activists to the FBI. Records reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a legitimate terrorism threat.

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · Jun 2

“Animal rights and environmental groups have committed more acts of terrorism than Al Qaeda,” warned an FBI agent, which seems... questionable.

How the FBI and Big Ag Started Treating Animal Rights Activists as Terrorists

“Animal rights and environmental groups have committed more acts of terrorism than Al Qaeda,” warned an FBI agent who met with Big Ag groups.

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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Apr 17

Great work coming out of the Paris animal rights movement!

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Fur is undeniably back in fashion due to an increase in demand from gen-z consumers. This shift in culture threatens years of progress for wildlife that suffer at the hands of the fur industry. #animalrights

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Fur is firmly back in fashion - and even more divisive than ever

It's having a moment with celebrities and Gen Z. But wearing any kind of fur, from vintage to faux, poses some difficult questions. Could a new plant-based variety be the way forward?

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Apr 13

The fur industry does not expect tariffs to put a damper on its comeback.

“Most of our customers probably did not get as much as they wanted,” he said. “If fur is more in fashion, their market’s expanding, they need bigger volumes.”

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‘Resurgent’ fur trade brushes off tariff turbulence

Many industries are bracing for the impact of US tariffs. Key people in Canada's fur trade say broader uncertainty hasn't dampened the interest of US buyers.

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Electronic Frontiers Georgia @ef-georgia.bsky.social · Apr 12

Coming soon to a state near you www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

Florida’s New Social Media Bill Says the Quiet Part Out Loud and Demands an Encryption Backdoor

At least Florida’s SB 868/HB 743, “Social Media Use By Minors” bill isn’t beating around the bush when it states that it would require “social media platforms to provide a mechanism to decrypt end-to-...

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Humane World for Animals @humaneworldorg.bsky.social · Mar 21

Think that pompom on your keychain looks cute? This is what life was like for the animal being used as an accessory before they were killed.

The fur industry is cruel. Help us shut more farms like this one down and protect all animals. Donate today: hsus.link/bs032125

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Mar 22

Fur continues to make a comeback with young people and fashion runways.

"Mark Oaten, CEO of the International Fur Federation, believes part of fur’s return is due to younger consumers pushing back against restrictions on personal choice."

The fur debate: Why millennials and Gen Z are divided over fashion’s most controversial comeback

For years, fur was considered fashion’s ultimate faux pas. Luxury brands distanced themselves from it, cities and countries imposed bans, and even faux fur was

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · Mar 7

USCIS demanding visa applicants’ social handles means people “could be chilled from sharing their opinions because they are concerned they are going to be vetted & denied immigration benefits such as naturalization," EFF’s Saira Hussain told @newsweek.com.

US immigration service wants social media handles of visa applicants

USCIS said it was looking to make the change to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders.

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Feb 18

Gotta give credit where credit is due, the @humaneworldorg.bsky.social rescue in Ohio is making big changes not just for the animals spared from the farm, but also on the legislative level in Massachusetts. Bravo!

tinyurl.com/4pzadvvb

#animalrights #abolishfur

Massachusetts Pushes To Ban Fur Sales Amid Shocking Discovery At Fur Farm In Ohio - World Animal News

Massachusetts lawmakers are making a decisive move to prohibit the sale of fur products in the state after shocking conditions were uncovered at a fur farm in Ohio. State Sen. Cindy Creem and State Re...

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The Matrix.org Foundation @matrix.org · Feb 14

The world needs secure comms as a bulwark against authoritarianism and oppression. Matrix seeks to meet that need, as a decentralised, encrypted protocol.

But Trust & Safety is difficult in a decentralised environment. How are we building a safer Matrix?

Building a Safer Matrix

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Feb 13

Wish I could be there!

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Feb 13

CAFT USA will be in NYC this month tabling at a event hosted every month by Vegan Drinks!

If you do not live in NYC but you still want to give to CAFT and the work we do you can do so at the Patreon Link below!

patreon.com/abolishfur

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 31

On Sunday animal rights activists from UA4Animals and Los Angeles Animal Defense League target LVMH subsidiary, Berluti with one simple demand: announce a fur-free policy.

If you want top get involved in actions like this one visit abolishfur.org

Berluti gets targeted by animal rights activists

YouTube video by CAFT TV

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 17

Volunteer Opportunities with CAFT USA
CAFT USA relies on community support to advance its mission. As we operate without paid staff, volunteer contributions are essential to our success.

Click the link below for more details!

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Volunteer Opportunities with CAFT USA -

CAFT USA relies on community support to advance its mission. As we operate without paid staff, volunteer contributions are essential to our success. We invite you to consider the following opportuniti...

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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Dec 15

Here are some snapshots from an impromptu night out in New York, after it was confirmed that Max Mara was going fur-free. This was a 20-month campaign. Thank you everyone who stuck with it, despite the ups and downs, to make that win possible.

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 12

54 actions took place over 3 days for the Fall of Fur Weekend of Action. However, there were also some big setbacks for the anti-fur movement with big loses on legislation and early signs of the popularity of the fur making a comeback.

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THE STATE OF FUR: NOVEMBER UPDATE -

November is a big month for the anti-fur movement and fur-bearing animals. For the animals on fur farms in the United States, late November is when fur farmers begin pelting season. Minks and foxes ar...

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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Dec 9

One of the worst things about being a canceled person is the way that it impacts everyone around me which often makes me feel like a burden to those that stick around. To every person that has had their life turned upside down for simply for being my friend, lover or colleague I am sorry.

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Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade USA @caftusa.bsky.social · Dec 9

Chicago activists target Loro Piana with a simple demand: go fur-free!

If you want to get more involved sign up for the action team at www.abolishfur.org/action

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Chicago Anti-Fur Activists Protest Loro Piana

YouTube video by CAFT TV

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Tyler Lang @tylermlang.bsky.social · Dec 8

It is amazing what you can do with 5 people, 4 megaphones, and a snare drum at 8am.

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