Alex Laudeman
@polysemy.bsky.social
Social media manager for The Free Speech Center, MTSU alum, Star Wars enjoyer 🌌 Opinions are mine etc.
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I’m a human rights lawyer. And I am an American who is Muslim. To help combat right wing fear mongering and disinformation, I’ve written a detailed piece with receipts explaining what exactly is “Shariah Law.”
Read it. Share it. No paywall: islamtoday.substack.com/p/what-is-sh...
Read it. Share it. No paywall: islamtoday.substack.com/p/what-is-sh...
August 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I’m a human rights lawyer. And I am an American who is Muslim. To help combat right wing fear mongering and disinformation, I’ve written a detailed piece with receipts explaining what exactly is “Shariah Law.”
Read it. Share it. No paywall: islamtoday.substack.com/p/what-is-sh...
Read it. Share it. No paywall: islamtoday.substack.com/p/what-is-sh...
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As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help everyone understand the role of climate change. Here's what I tell them.
Did climate change cause this heat wave? Most likely, and here's why
As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help everyone understand the role of climate change. Here's what I tell them.
n.pr
August 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help everyone understand the role of climate change. Here's what I tell them.
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Too many people have lost their lives due to ICE's violence and negligence. These devastating tragedies are a predictable result of President Trump and Stephen Miller's anti-immigrant campaign.
Tell our leaders in Congress to stop enabling ICE's violence at aclu.org/stop-ice_killings
Tell our leaders in Congress to stop enabling ICE's violence at aclu.org/stop-ice_killings
July 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Too many people have lost their lives due to ICE's violence and negligence. These devastating tragedies are a predictable result of President Trump and Stephen Miller's anti-immigrant campaign.
Tell our leaders in Congress to stop enabling ICE's violence at aclu.org/stop-ice_killings
Tell our leaders in Congress to stop enabling ICE's violence at aclu.org/stop-ice_killings
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Hey, Tennessee voters: early voting begins Friday, July 17 for the August primary election. We've got information on every candidate running for governor in partisan primaries, U.S. Senate and all nine of the state's U.S. House races.
Voter Guide: 2026 Primary election • Tennessee
From Tennessee Lookout | Keeping our eyes on the Volunteer State
tennesseelookout.com
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Hey, Tennessee voters: early voting begins Friday, July 17 for the August primary election. We've got information on every candidate running for governor in partisan primaries, U.S. Senate and all nine of the state's U.S. House races.
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Audiences across the board are seeking out original and inclusive stories.
@glaad.bsky.social's study found LGBTQ stories in film that are both commercially and critically successful. glaad.org/2026-where-w...
@glaad.bsky.social's study found LGBTQ stories in film that are both commercially and critically successful. glaad.org/2026-where-w...
2026 Where We Are in Film Study | GLAAD
GLAAD’s Where We Are in Film is a reimagined version of our award-winning Studio Responsibility Index (SRI). This study continues to maps the quantity, quality and diversity...
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July 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Audiences across the board are seeking out original and inclusive stories.
@glaad.bsky.social's study found LGBTQ stories in film that are both commercially and critically successful. glaad.org/2026-where-w...
@glaad.bsky.social's study found LGBTQ stories in film that are both commercially and critically successful. glaad.org/2026-where-w...
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Congress is considering a bill that would stifle free speech online and leave all of us vulnerable to online surveillance.
Tell your representative: Censorship doesn’t keep us safe.
Tell your representative: Censorship doesn’t keep us safe.
Censorship Does Not Keep Kids Safe
KOSA is an alarming bill that would enable censorship and violate young people’s First Amendment right to freely access information. We must call on Congress to act now and protect free speech online.
action.aclu.org
June 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Congress is considering a bill that would stifle free speech online and leave all of us vulnerable to online surveillance.
Tell your representative: Censorship doesn’t keep us safe.
Tell your representative: Censorship doesn’t keep us safe.
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Expert advice to help residents and elected officials handle the spread of data centers. Reporters interviewed more than 50 experts from the data center industry, local and state elected officials, national policy experts, researchers and residents with data center experience to compile a toolkit.
Here’s what communities can do when data centers arrive • Tennessee Lookout
A toolkit to offer advice to help residents and elected officials handle the spread of data centers, built by interviewing 50 experts.
tennesseelookout.com
June 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Expert advice to help residents and elected officials handle the spread of data centers. Reporters interviewed more than 50 experts from the data center industry, local and state elected officials, national policy experts, researchers and residents with data center experience to compile a toolkit.
Graduated on Saturday! It has been such a wonderful journey. Congrats to the whole cohort!
May 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Graduated on Saturday! It has been such a wonderful journey. Congrats to the whole cohort!
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ACTION NEEDED: Trump’s Federal Communications Commission thinks children’s content that depicts trans and non-binary people should be singled out in their ratings.
This is nothing but another cruel attempt to erase us. FIGHT BACK NOW: hrc.im/fccletter
This is nothing but another cruel attempt to erase us. FIGHT BACK NOW: hrc.im/fccletter
May 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
ACTION NEEDED: Trump’s Federal Communications Commission thinks children’s content that depicts trans and non-binary people should be singled out in their ratings.
This is nothing but another cruel attempt to erase us. FIGHT BACK NOW: hrc.im/fccletter
This is nothing but another cruel attempt to erase us. FIGHT BACK NOW: hrc.im/fccletter
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Your voice is roaring. In less than a day, over 500 of you are telling your legislators no rigged redistricting! THANK YOU! Keep sharing the campaign at ujoin.co/campaigns/44... .
May 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Your voice is roaring. In less than a day, over 500 of you are telling your legislators no rigged redistricting! THANK YOU! Keep sharing the campaign at ujoin.co/campaigns/44... .
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A bill that would ban state and local governments from offering coverage for gender-affirming care is headed to the House floor soon, despite Rep. Clemmons pressing the sponsor hard about the bill in Government Operations. Take action before it hits the floor at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/43...
HB2055 on the House floor
<p>As amended, HB2055 would ban state government and local government health care plans from covering gender-affirming care. </p> <p>The bill could be headed to the House floor soon. It is in House Calendar & Rules on April 9.</p>
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April 9, 2026 at 4:22 AM
A bill that would ban state and local governments from offering coverage for gender-affirming care is headed to the House floor soon, despite Rep. Clemmons pressing the sponsor hard about the bill in Government Operations. Take action before it hits the floor at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/43...
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Rep. Reeves has amended a bill that would now prevent state and local govt from offering govt employees gender-affirming care as part of health insurance coverage. Bill hits House Government Ops next week. Tell the committee to vote NO with the easy form at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/43...
No on HB2055 in House Government Operations Committee
<p>As amended, HB2055 would ban state government and local government health care plans from covering gender-affirming care. </p>
<p>The bill will next hit House Government Operations Committee, possi...
ujoin.co
April 1, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Rep. Reeves has amended a bill that would now prevent state and local govt from offering govt employees gender-affirming care as part of health insurance coverage. Bill hits House Government Ops next week. Tell the committee to vote NO with the easy form at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/43...
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On the House floor on Thursday! HB1872 makes it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care. Take action and tell your state representative to vote NO. ujoin.co/campaigns/36...
HB1872 on the House floor Thursday
<p>From the official summary: As introduced, creates a civil cause of action against a healthcare professional by a person who suffered an injury that resulted from certain medical procedures if the ...
ujoin.co
March 30, 2026 at 12:51 AM
On the House floor on Thursday! HB1872 makes it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care. Take action and tell your state representative to vote NO. ujoin.co/campaigns/36...
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On the TN House floor Monday afternoon. HB1271 is a horrible bill that undoes pro-trans policies in local government and would prevent future good policies. EASY way to contact YOUR state rep at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/42...
HB1271 on House floor on Monday
<p>HB1271 will be heard on the House floor on Monday. Starting out as a bill declaring that the public policy of this state is that there are only two sexes, the bill as amended tries to force state a...
ujoin.co
March 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
On the TN House floor Monday afternoon. HB1271 is a horrible bill that undoes pro-trans policies in local government and would prevent future good policies. EASY way to contact YOUR state rep at the link: ujoin.co/campaigns/42...
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If you're taking to the streets for No Kings protests today, know your rights.
Find your nearest event at nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
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Find your nearest event at nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
When using this link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
March 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
If you're taking to the streets for No Kings protests today, know your rights.
Find your nearest event at nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
When using this link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
Find your nearest event at nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
When using this link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
Incredibly grateful and excited to have won third place of my college’s graduate presentations at MTSU Scholars Week! 🌈 🎓
March 27, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Incredibly grateful and excited to have won third place of my college’s graduate presentations at MTSU Scholars Week! 🌈 🎓
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The Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff’s deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used home-security footage to mock their raid of his home. tinyurl.com/y9dzcz5v
Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in music videos
The case tested the limits of satire and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
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March 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff’s deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used home-security footage to mock their raid of his home. tinyurl.com/y9dzcz5v
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The SAVE Act is voter suppression—not security. It would purge millions, especially married women with name changes, low-income voters without passports, and more.
Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!
Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!
Tell Your Senators: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
March 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The SAVE Act is voter suppression—not security. It would purge millions, especially married women with name changes, low-income voters without passports, and more.
Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!
Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!
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"Trying to revoke a broadcast station’s license because it’s not positive enough about a war would be a clear violation of the First Amendment," writes Free Speech Center Director Ken Paulson. tinyurl.com/2psejb3f
Five questions: Why FCC Chair Carr’s license threats are empty
The FCC’s authority applies only to broadcast stations, a quickly shrinking subset of the news universe.
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March 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
"Trying to revoke a broadcast station’s license because it’s not positive enough about a war would be a clear violation of the First Amendment," writes Free Speech Center Director Ken Paulson. tinyurl.com/2psejb3f
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Book bans disproportionately affect LGBTQ books, authors, and readers. The Federal Book Ban bill uses funding threats to pressure schools to remove books. Federal control over ideas is among the worst of all ideas. Sign @everylibrary.bsky.social's petition to defend the freedom to read.
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
action.everylibrary.org
March 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Book bans disproportionately affect LGBTQ books, authors, and readers. The Federal Book Ban bill uses funding threats to pressure schools to remove books. Federal control over ideas is among the worst of all ideas. Sign @everylibrary.bsky.social's petition to defend the freedom to read.
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For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
How to register to vote and check your registration status
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
n.pr
March 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
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"Shaking off the fear is easier said than done, but this nation has always been best served by people who called out justice and unfairness, without being intimidated," writes Ken Paulson. "Free speech can make all the difference. Just ask the good people of Minneapolis." tinyurl.com/yrcy9935
The American way: Fighting fear with freedom
Somehow we’re reluctant to exercise the very freedoms that have made America the most vibrant, creative and successful on earth.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
"Shaking off the fear is easier said than done, but this nation has always been best served by people who called out justice and unfairness, without being intimidated," writes Ken Paulson. "Free speech can make all the difference. Just ask the good people of Minneapolis." tinyurl.com/yrcy9935
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Congress is considering multiple bills that threaten to upend our freedom to vote ahead of the midterm elections.
Urge your representatives NOW to oppose any attacks on voting rights.
Urge your representatives NOW to oppose any attacks on voting rights.
Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
action.aclu.org
February 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Congress is considering multiple bills that threaten to upend our freedom to vote ahead of the midterm elections.
Urge your representatives NOW to oppose any attacks on voting rights.
Urge your representatives NOW to oppose any attacks on voting rights.
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Late last year, the Trump admin proposed two rules that would severely restrict best-practice health care for trans youth across the country.
The public comment period closes soon. Help protect access to care without government overreach by submitting a comment before 2/17: hrc.im/comment
The public comment period closes soon. Help protect access to care without government overreach by submitting a comment before 2/17: hrc.im/comment
January 26, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Late last year, the Trump admin proposed two rules that would severely restrict best-practice health care for trans youth across the country.
The public comment period closes soon. Help protect access to care without government overreach by submitting a comment before 2/17: hrc.im/comment
The public comment period closes soon. Help protect access to care without government overreach by submitting a comment before 2/17: hrc.im/comment