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by greyivy 1766 days ago
> This discrimination is sticky, because SESTA caused the shuttering of forums where sex workers advocated for their rights. The more marginalised the speaker, the worst it is – which is why the most heavily impacted group is trans women of colour.

This can't be understated. Who are these bills benefiting at the end of the day? Because the most marginalized people in my life — and those who are most often the targets of hate speech — are being pushed even further to the margins by legislation like this.

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"Who are these bills benefiting at the end of the day?"

Everyone’s future overlords.

"Who are these bills benefiting at the end of the day?"

Politically active people who want to feel good about themselves?