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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Closing the Loophole: A Nightlife & Community Town Hall

Date: April 8th, 2025: 6-8pm Event Address- Secret Pour :1114 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Mar 26

CLOSING THE LOOPHOLE:
A NIGHTLIFE & COMMUNITY TOWN HALL

RIGHT NOW, UNDER NY LAW, WHEN SOMEONE WHO BECOMES INCAPACITATED OF THEIR OWN VOLITION-LIKE DRINKING TOO MUCH, AND IS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED, THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME JUSTICE AS SOMEONE WHO HAD SOMETHING SLIPPED IN THEIR DRINK.

Join us!

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Mar 2

Contact your lawmaker today! Demand that they take action and support survivors of non consensual distribution of intimate images.
Please take two minutes to send an email and share this post!

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Erica Vladimer @ericaforny.bsky.social · Mar 1

DREAM

UAW @uaw.org · Mar 1

"Now is the time for working New Yorkers to stand up, reject Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams, and fight for our future with our slate of
@bradlander.bsky.social, @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social,
and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social."

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UAW Says It's Our Time to D.R.E.A.M.: Don’t Rank Eric (Adams) or Andrew (Cuomo) for Mayor

In December, New York City UAW members made a splash by endorsing Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, and Zohran Mamdani for Mayor—along with explicit instructions to our fellow union members not to rank incu...

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@ashleygandy5❌👑 @ashleygandy5demnc.bsky.social · Feb 25

New York Doctor Dr Margaret, a carpenter indicted in Louisiana case a leader for reproductive rights and women's healthcare 💪
#StandWithDrMargaretCarpenter💪 #Abortionishealthcare #ReproductiveRightsArehumanRights
#Demcast #Proudblue

Shes was indicted on February 23 👇
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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 19

With Title IX protections rolled back we need this law now more than ever!"

Gov Kathy Hochul: (518) 474-8390
Asm. Carl Heastie: (718) 654-6539 = District #
(518) 455-3791 = Albany #

Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 19

*Trigger Warning for Sexual Violence*

We need your support!

Call and say

I want ALL intoxicated victims of sexual assault to be protected by the law - will you support Assembly Bill A101?

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚨 NYC Advocacy Alert 🚨

Spread far and wide!

“Make your political decisions accordingly” @ericaforny.bsky.social

Erica Vladimer @ericaforny.bsky.social · Feb 18

NYC Electeds, Nonprofit EDs & Union Leaders: Your support of a mayoral candidate must send the message that you will not tolerate corruption & harassment. It's clear Cuomo never achieved anything w/o that type of malfeasance. Make your political decisions accordingly.

My full memo: bit.ly/4h2NavD

Copy of Memo: What you endorse when you endorse Andrew Cuomo

TO: Union Leaders and Nonprofit Executive Directors FROM: Erica Vladimer, co-Founder: Sexual Harassment Working Group // [email protected] RE: Here’s what you support when you support Andrew Cuo...

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 18

Did you know? In NY, being voluntarily drunk can mean your sexual assault isn’t legally recognized. Demand accountability.

Act now with NY Bill A.101. www.nyintoxicationisnotconsent.org

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@riseabovejustice.bsky.social

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 14

NY Intoxication is NOT Consent.

It's time to change this!

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 13

🚨 Urgent Advocacy Alert 🚨

17 states have filed a lawsuit against against the federal government to get rid of 504, threatening the rights of millions of disabled people across the country.⁣

Sign/share the petition.

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 13

LGBTQ+ youth deserve to be protected!

Advocacy isn't a movement based on convenience.

It is about standing up when others back down. It is about lifting the voices of those who are unable to do so.

LGBTQ+ youth are two times more likely to be sex trafficked. Yet, they were easily written off.

Techdirt @techdirt.com.web.brid.gy · Feb 10

As NCMEC Removes Any Mention of Trans Youth, the Anti-Porn Movement Shows Its True Colors With Trump’s Executive Order Against ‘Gender Ideology’

I’ve long maintained the certitude that anti-pornography campaigners aligned with the far-right and conservative Christian movements are directly or indirectly transphobic and anti-LGBTQ. A body of evidence in my own reporting and experiences covering the rights of sex workers and the online pornography business has built out this schema of anti-LGBTQ and anti-pornography campaigners being tied at the […]

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The American Sunlight Project @americansunlight.org · Feb 12

Last week, bad-faith attacks tried to distract us, but we stayed focused on real action. From new resources for federal employees to a legal network for democracy defenders, we’re here to help. Read more in this week’s newsletter.

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Susanna Gibson @susannasgibson.bsky.social · Feb 10

Assemblywoman Ramirez is a true champion for women. I’m proud to be working with her to criminalize the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images of candidates- real or AI generated- during elections. www.insidernj.com/press-releas...

Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez Introduces Legislation to Protect Candidates Against Sexually Explicit Images - Insider NJ

Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez Introduces Legislation to Protect Candidates Against Sexually Explicit Images FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez (Jersey City, NJ) – Assemblyw...

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Postcards for America @postcards4usa.bsky.social · Feb 9

I believe we should not relinquish the public forums. About 20% of adults get their news exclusively from Instagram; 33% Facebook; 23% on X.
No GOP Members of Congress should be able to post w/o dissent. & Dems need to know what we want.
"I am your Constituent &..."
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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 9

New York law BLAMES victims instead of protecting them. This needs to change!

→ Survivors are denied justice.
→ Predators exploit this outdated law.
→ NY communities are at risk.

Pass Assembly Bill A101 & Senate Bill S54

NY, we need YOU:
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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 7

My 10 y/o just said what's an iPod! I'm at that life cycle!

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 6

1,444 days left…..

Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 5

Phew! Lobby day was amazing. NY we are going to get rid of this victim blaming law once and far all!

Thank you to all who supported us and to the amazing survivor advocates who joined us today!

Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 3

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Intoxication is Not Consent Support NY A101/S54: A critical bill to close the intoxication loophole and protect sexual assault survivors' right to justice. Your voice can make a difference. Share Yo...

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Feb 3

NY’s Legislative Scorecard: Where Does Your Rep Stand?

A.101/S.54 is on the table.
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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Jan 31

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Jan 31

Did you know that in NY it is legal to s**ually assault someone who was willingly drunk?

This statement may seem extreme. But it’s true.

New York laws specify “involuntary intoxication,” which excludes “voluntary intoxication.”

Victims Deserve Justice!

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Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Jan 31

Did you know that in NY it is legal to s**ually assault someone who was willingly drunk?

This statement may seem extreme. But it’s true.

New York laws specify “involuntary intoxication,” which excludes “voluntary intoxication.”

Victims Deserve Justice!

#journalism #mediatalk

Will Rivera @wdnyadvocate.bsky.social · Jan 29

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