Meta just silenced No Kings

We deserve to exercise free speech without fear of being censored.

SIGN NOW: Tell Meta to protect free speech >> SIGN THE PETITION Pamela, yesterday, Meta pulled down the No Kings Coalition’s Instagram account. While millions across the country rallied for early voting, Meta froze and removed the coalition’s main Instagram account for roughly 90 minutes without any explanation or response. And even after the account was restored and an apology was issued, administrators were still without access for four hours. The result: Millions who showed up for their early voting rally lost their microphone. [1] Meta silenced a nationwide protest, and regardless of the reason, it can’t happen again. Sign the Petition: Tell Meta and other social media companies to protect free speech >> SIGN THE PETITION Pamela, the loss of a major communications platform during the peak of an event is concerning. We demand that social platforms that control our modern public square protect civic participation, not silence it. And while there is no evidence that the temporary suspension was politically motivated, Meta has yet to release a full explanation or plans to prevent similar incidents in the future. [2] With just a few weeks until the midterm elections, we need to show these platforms that voters refuse to play their games. Add your name: Allow Americans to mobilize on social media without fear of being muted >> Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause [1] https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/no-kings-organizer-ezra-levin-204824153.html [2] https://x.com/andymstone/status/2111579972116824545?s=20 Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause’s work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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