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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 20h

Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland.

A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.

Independent journalists must be protected from ICE attacks

Letter calls on local authorities to investigate all attacks on journalists

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

Read the full letter here: bit.ly/WI-SB310

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

@educateusaction.bsky.social @epaunited.bskyverified.social @natabortionfed.bsky.social, OPEN and Decriminalize Sex Work joined Woodhull in signing this letter. Thank you for standing with us!

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

This morning, we sent a letter to Wisconsin Senators considering SB 130, another bill that would violate our free speech and privacy rights by mandating online age verification!

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 6d

On the blog this week, we wrote about the porn ban one Michigan legislator is trying to make happen. It's a big no for us!

Read more: www.woodhullfoundation.org/michigans-an...

Michigan’s “Anticorruption of Public Morals Act” — Woodhull Freedom Foundation

Michigan Republican State Rep. Josh Schriver has proposed the “Anticorruption of Public Morals Act” (Bill 4938): a censorship bill that is as draconian as it is absurd. Bill 4938 would prohibit the di...

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 8d

We're proud to be one of the signers of this letter. We will also stand up for our human right to free expression!

Thanks to @techfreedom.org for taking the lead on this!

TechFreedom @techfreedom.org · 8d

1/ The FCC has no authority to police content for bias or balance.

We—and more than seventy other organizations and scholars—warned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

We're live on Instagram right now, talking all things sex ed with
@siecus.bsky.social & @margaretgmyers.bsky.social! ASL provided.

Join us? ➡️ @woodhullfreedom

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

We're going live on Instagram today at 12 pm ET to talk all things sex ed with @siecus.bsky.social & @margaretgmyers.bsky.social! ASL provided. See you there?

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

Happening today at 12 pm ET! See you there?

margaretgmyers.bsky.social @margaretgmyers.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow at 12pm ET, I will join @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social and Sarah Wing from @siecus.bsky.social on instagram live to chat about the past, present, and future of sex ed! I hope you'll join us!

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 9d

"This inquiry is a blatant abuse of power. By targeting gender-affirming healthcare, the FTC is not protecting consumers—it is carrying out a political attack." @riccilevy.bsky.social

Read our comments for the FTC: www.woodhullfoundation.org/press-releas...

Woodhull Calls on FTC to Abandon Biased Inquiry on Gender-Affirming Healthcare — Woodhull Freedom Foundation

Washington, DC. On September 26, 2025, Woodhull Freedom Foundation submitted a comment to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of the agency’s public inquiry on gender-affirming healthcare. Wood...

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Online censorship is accelerating—and it’s reshaping the adult industry.

Tomorrow, join Aylo & @riccilevy.bsky.social for a Community Panel on what’s at stake and what comes next.

📅 12pm PT | 3pm ET
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/aylo-woodh...

A promotional graphic with a dark blue gradient background announces an online event. At the top are the logos of Aylo and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Large white bold text in the center reads: “Community Panel: Navigating the New Age of Online Censorship.” Below, smaller text states: “September 30, 2025 – 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST.” The design uses clean modern fonts with a glowing border around the main title.

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 16d

Today is Sexual Freedom Day, celebrated every year on her birthday, September 23. Woodhull believed in free love, equality, and the right to live authentically. These are the values we proudly carry forward. ❤️

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Birthday, Victoria Woodhull! Victoria was the first woman to run for U.S. President back in 1872, and the namesake of our foundation! 🎉🎂

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 17d

Happening TODAY at 1 pm ET!

Don’t miss our discussion on free speech & online safety with experts from @penamerica.bsky.social, @glaad.bsky.social, and @19thnews.org.

✅ Registration is FREE
🤟 ASL interpretation provided
➡️ Sign up now & join us:

Connected but Cautious: Balancing Free Expression and Safety Online

Join experts and advocates to talk safety and free expression for September's Censorship Series Program. Free & on Zoom!

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 18d

Free speech thrives when safety does, too. 🌐❤️

On Sept 22, we’re bringing together experts from @penamerica.bsky.social, @glaad.bsky.social, and @19thnews.org to talk about protecting expression online.

Free | ASL included

Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/connected-...

Connected but Cautious: Balancing Free Expression and Safety Online

Join experts and advocates to talk safety and free expression for September's Censorship Series Program. Free & on Zoom!

www.eventbrite.com

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks for pointing that out. We'll edit the Eventbrite page.

Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 19d

How can we speak freely when online spaces aren’t safe? 🤔

Join us 9/22 for a discussion on balancing free expression & safety online.

Panelists from @penamerica.bsky.social | @glaad.bsky.social | @19thnews.org

💻 Free registration + ASL
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/connected-...

Connected but Cautious: Balancing Free Expression and Safety Online

Join experts and advocates to talk safety and free expression for September's Censorship Series Program. Free & on Zoom!

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Corey D. Silverstein, Esq. @myadultattorney.bsky.social · 20d

If you missed my special guest appearance with Brad Mitchell of mojohost on @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social ‘s live yesterday where we discussed censorship and its threats to freedom of speech, you can catch up now and watch the whole recording here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PTs...

Speech, Sex, and the Slippery Slope of Censorship

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 22d

The fight for Sexual Freedom isn’t theoretical—it’s happening NOW. Join @myadultattorney.bsky.social & Brad Mitchell from MojoHost on YouTube right now to hear from experts fighting back against dangerous laws.

Watch here:

Speech, Sex, and the Slippery Slope of Censorship

September is Sexual Freedom Month, and we’re celebrating with a special program featuring noted free speech attorney Corey D. Silverstein, Esq., of Silverste...

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Your rights. Your privacy. Your freedom. ALL on the line. Hear how we fight back from @myadultattorney.bsky.social & Brad Mitchell of MojoHost live on YouTube Wednesday, 10/17 at 12 pm ET. ➡️

Speech, Sex, and the Slippery Slope of Censorship

September is Sexual Freedom Month, and we’re celebrating with a special program featuring noted free speech attorney Corey D. Silverstein, Esq., of Silverste...

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 22d

We'll be live on Instagram (@woodhullfreedom) at 6 pm ET with Professor Amy Werbel and Filmmaker Andy Kirshner discussing his new film, Sex Radical and Anthony Comstock.

See you there? Follow @woodhullfreedom on IG to join.

Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 27d

We'll be live on Instagram at 3 pm ET today with Jackie Rotman, Founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice, talking all things sexuality and censorship on social media. Join the conversation ➡️ @woodhullfreedom!

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 29d

When law meets activism, freedom has a fighting chance. This Sexual Freedom Month, join @myadultattorney.bsky.social & Brad Mitchell for a live discussion you won’t want to miss.

📺 Watch live on September 17: youtube.com/live/7PTs6io...

Speech, Sex, and the Slippery Slope of Censorship

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · Sep 9

🛑 They want to strip your rights.
✊ You have the power to fight back.

Join Ricci Levy & Chris Cormier Maggiano for a candid Freedom Forum right now on YouTube! Bring your questions—let’s talk strategy!

Woodhull Freedom Forum: Taking It To The Polls

What's at stake in his election cycle? What does the political landscape look like - states and presidential? With so much controversy around elections, doe...

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · Sep 8

Politicians chip away at our freedoms every day. 😡

The good news? Voters can stop them.
Tune into WoodhullFreedom’s Freedom Forum on Sept 9 at 12pm ET w/ Ricci Levy & Chris Cormier Maggiano. Questions encouraged! ASL provided.

Woodhull Freedom Forum: Taking It To The Polls

What's at stake in his election cycle? What does the political landscape look like - states and presidential? With so much controversy around elections, doe...

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