2/Images displayed across the media don't begin to capture the horror of what’s happening. Recently, hundreds of us spent Father’s Day holding a vigil at a Border Patrol processing center in McAllen, TX, where ~1,000 kids are held at any given time. —@aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
3/ We chanted “You are not alone,” as buses passed us. It was the most heartbreaking experience of my life. And separations haven't ended. 3,000+ kids have been separated from their families & dispersed across the US with no plan for reunification. — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
4/ This Trump administration policy is prosecuting parents for what ALL parents do — trying to keep their children safe. Children, some as young as 8 months old, are being taken from them. — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
6/ However, your outrage is having an impact! You forced the admin to respond, but make no mistake: The atrocity continues & it evolves. We have to continue speaking out & taking action. We have the power to make it stop. — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
8/ Go follow @womenbelong, the official event account, for updates from the DC march and more than 700 events across the country! And don’t forget to wear white — the color of peace and unity. — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
10/ Events are happening nationwide with hundreds of thousands participating. Text ALL FAMILIES to 30644 to join us. It’s time to reunite ALL families because #FamiliesBelongTogether. — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
11/ The Trump “zero tolerance” policy reveals that there are no limits to the cruelty that this administration will impose on immigrant communities for political gain. But we’re ready to take action. — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
13/13 This is the moment our kids and grandkids will read about in their history books and they’re going to ask us what did we do to make this stop. And we better have a good answer. #FamiliesBelongTogether — @aijenpoo#HRCTwitterTakeover
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1/ We’ve spent months on the front lines fighting this nomination. From mobilizing for rallies, sharing stories of survival & making thousands on thousands of calls to senators—including 15,000 @HRC members today.
We’ve left nothing on the field in the fight to #StopKavanaugh.
2/ And we have done that because the stakes of this nomination—for LGBTQ people, for women, for people of color, for survivors of sexual assault—could not be any higher. Across the country, we have turned out to say we #BelieveSurvivors and we must #StopKavanaugh.
3/ Unfortunately @SenatorCollins, @Sen_JoeManchin and others in the U.S. Senate made clear today that they will nevertheless back this dangerous, unqualified nominee. This is a slap in the face to Americans everywhere. #StopKavanaugh
1/ As #SuicideAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we must all reaffirm our commitment to supporting the well-being of LGBTQ youth who are too often made to feel hopeless and alone simply for being who they are. hrc.org/youth
2/ We pause to remember those in our community who we have lost, including Jamel Myles, Leelah Alcorn, Tyler Clementi, Sergio Urrego and far too many others. #SuicideAwarenessMonth hrc.org/blog/following…
1/ Hi everyone - it’s Judy Shepard (@WyoJudyShepard) and Louvon Harris. We are joining @HRC today for a #HRCTwitterTakeover to discuss how Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination potentially threatens hate crimes protections nationwide. #StopKavanaugh
2/ I'm the mother of Matthew Shepard, who was killed because he was gay. In honor of Matthew, our family began the Shepard Foundation, working to erase hate by replacing it with understanding, compassion & acceptance. - @WyoJudyShepard#HRCTwitterTakeovermatthewshepard.org
3/ I am the sister of James Byrd, who was killed because of his race. In remembrance of James, our family began the Byrd Foundation for Racial Healing. We are working to promote healing and diversity through education. - Louvon Harris #HRCTwitterTakeoverthebyrdfoundation.org
Let’s start with 3 terms:
⚫Migrant: Anyone who chooses to leave their country of origin;
⚫Asylum seeker: Anyone seeking international protection;
⚫Refugee: An official designation for individuals forced to flee their country of origin.
—@Kimahli#HRCTwitterTakeover
Those of us who love more than one sex/gender use many different labels, but we share a common experience: our presence makes people uncomfortable. Our very existence as #bisexual threatens heteronormativity and the gender binary. —@SaraRamirez#HRCTwitterTakeover