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[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

We’re leaving Twitter/X. As the platform moved further from our values, we chose to step away.

Disinfo, hate & disconnection don’t build inclusive democracy—we do.

We’re still sharing updates on Bluesky, our site, & via email. Stay connected: https://t.co/J64LvMjLzQ 🩵

[CuriousCats @CuriousCats_US]

Idaho business owners and the Western States Center launched "Safeguarding Arts & Culture Spaces" to promote safe, inclusive venues against harassment. Eric Gilbert stresses the need for a welcoming Idaho. #SafeSpaces #Community Sources: idahocapitalsun 🐱
https://t.co/IsGNk5JQqZ

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Learn how to build belonging through safer music, art and entertainment events with Culture Lab’s new guide: “Safeguarding Arts & Culture Spaces: A Pro-Democracy Guide for Idaho Venues” https://t.co/w06rwgT5tO

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

We are proud to join over 130 civil and human rights organizations from across the country in this open letter denouncing widespread attacks on civil liberties.

We refuse to be silenced in the face of repression.

https://t.co/R80oDYalWo

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

White nationalist groups like White Lives Matter Montana are pushing people to use ICE’s tip line to target immigrants & rights orgs.
WSC’s Freddy Cruz: “It’s like weaponizing a gov’t agency to intimidate.”
This isn’t public safety — it’s harassment. https://t.co/ZDSZpwwTtD

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

For more on how baseless the “invasion” assertion is, see the recent Congressional letter from ranking Judiciary members, debunking any legal claims of an invasion:
https://t.co/JivJfx7oJs

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

The White House is pushing the bigoted lie that migrants are an “invasion” to justify mass round-ups and detentions—another step in the xenophobia-to-authoritarianism pipeline.
https://t.co/kMPeTyGB4R

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Last month, we joined over 80 civil rights, labor unions, and community groups warning against the false "invasion" claim, warning about its deadly connection to the so-called great replacement theory and inspiring authoritarian acts like this.
https://t.co/zeDUaeBSYi

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Leading members of Congress reject “invasion” Executive Order as “an attack on the separation of powers.”

Anti-immigrant bigotry is a cudgel of authoritarianism. We must continue to name these attacks and confront them.

[Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @JudiciaryDems]

Don’t fall for Donald Trump’s grandstanding.

He does NOT have the power to ignore the law of the land.

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Shouting out this regional organizing win!
https://t.co/4VLacd2MSl

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

The Senate rejected a bill that would have banned trans women & girls from playing sports with other women & girls. A win for trans rights! 🏳️‍⚧️💜 Thank you to the senators who stood up for equality. #TransRightsAreHumanRights 🔗 https://t.co/kK7QE06etw

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak!
As Ramadan begins, we honor the strength, reflection, and community it represents. Western States Center is committed to an inclusive democracy where all traditions are celebrated.
Wishing peace, unity, and blessings to our Muslim friends and allies! 💛

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Joe Kent wants to lead US counterterrorism. His record? Smearing activists as terrorists, embracing extremists & pushing conspiracies. Giving him this power is a threat to democracy. Our Liz Yates breaks it down 🔗 https://t.co/A0GgNPhbWC

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

On Feb. 27, 1973, AIM occupied Wounded Knee—taking a stand against injustice.
Indigenous voices remain essential to defending democracy today. We honor their legacy & commit to building an inclusive democracy with and by Indigenous communities. #WoundedKnee

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Undermining Birthright Citizenship has long been a goal of white nationalists. Thank you to @RepMGS for standing up for a just and inclusive democracy in a hearing today and calling out the impact of eliminating this Constitutionally-protected right.

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

Reps. Jamie Raskin & Bennie Thompson demand DHS Sec. Kristi Noem investigate ICE Asst. Chief Counsel James Rodden over reports he’s been posting racist & xenophobic content online since 2012. They’re calling for disciplinary action if verified. https://t.co/nvNFPCn7q8

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

🚨 Calling migrants an “invasion” isn’t just hateful, as our Momentum Program Director, Liz Yates, warns: “This dangerous, bigoted fearmongering is now the basis of a power grab.”
Congress must reject this conspiracy before more harm is done.
https://t.co/Mmi2BO2EsJ

[Bend the Arc: Jewish Action @jewishaction]

We firmly reject legislation based on the false, dangerous framing of immigration as an "invasion."

This rhetoric (and conspiracy theories) threaten immigrant, Jewish, and BIPOC communities all at once — directly inspiring deadly violence (see: Pittsburgh, El Paso, Buffalo).

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

We joined 82 organizations urging Congress to reject policies based on the dangerous “invasion” conspiracy theory. Anti-immigrant bigotry has no place in our democracy.

Read more: https://t.co/zsqebjvdlg

[Western States Center @WStatesCenter]

We oppose Linda McMahon’s confirmation as Secretary of Education as part of @civilrightsorg 🛑 Our students deserve leadership committed to civil rights & public education—not someone who undermines both! 🔗 https://t.co/1Rbt1KzhcE 🔗