U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away and boycott American products.

Tourists and consumers vote with their feet and wallets!

Up to US$90 billion may be at risk.

#DefendDemocracy #BoycottTesla #HandsOFF #CourageON

https://financialpost.com/news/us-economy-lose-billions-foreign-tourists-stay-away

U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away

The U.S. economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and product boycotts. Read here

financialpost

Trump-Musk regime prepares drastic overhaul of U.S. State Department.

It would eliminate Africa operations, and shut down bureaus working on human rights and democracy.

A huge gift to China and Russia.

#DefendDemocracy #HandsOFF #CourageON

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/us/politics/trump-state-department-overhaul.html

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft executive order would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.

The New York Times

"How long can Europe hold the line if we donโ€™t take defending our democracy as serious as defending our territory?"

#DefendDemocracy #HandsOFF #CourageON

https://defenddemocracy.eu/handsoff-our-democracy/

#HandsOFF our democracy โ€” Defend Democracy

Speech by Defend Democracy at the 'Hands Off Our Democracy' protest in front of the European Commission, urging to them defend our democracy and our Europe.

Defend Democracy

RT by @MarietjeSchaake: In jail for nearly 7 years, the online attacks against her paved the way for lawfare. Now @AttyLeiladeLima is finally out on bail. Today on #HoldTheLine - stronger, wiser #CourageON watch!

๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ”—: https://nitter.cz/mariaressa/status/1727664301413224824#m

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RT by @VeraJourova: From Kyoto to Brussels in less than a month. Always a pleasure to listen to plaintalk and the unique insights of @VeraJourova #CourageON

๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ”—: https://nitter.cz/mariaressa/status/1717536814066434359#m

[2023-10-26 13:41 UTC]

@mariaressa RT by @nathanlawkc: Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 overseas activists, @nathanlawkc @kevinkfyam @tedhuichifung @denniswhkwok @AnnaKwokFY @ElmerYuen @SiuTat_Mung and @finnlau_cd https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-police-issue-arrest-warrants-overseas-activists/ #CourageON via @rapplerdotcom https://nitter.hongkongers.net/mariaressa/status/1676007486162124801#m
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 overseas activists

The activists are based in various places, including the United States, Britain, and Australia

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RTโ€‚Maria Ressa
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 overseas activists, @nathanlawkc @kevinkfyam @tedhuichifung @denniswhkwok @AnnaKwokFY @ElmerYuen @SiuTat_Mung and @finnlau_cd https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-police-issue-arrest-warrants-overseas-activists/ #CourageON via @rapplerdotcom

๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ”—: https://n.respublicae.eu/mariaressa/status/1676007486162124801

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for 8 overseas activists

The activists are based in various places, including the United States, Britain, and Australia

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RT @mariaressa: Watch @HNeumannMEP, who went to school in the Philippines, do this interview wrap with @sofiatomacruz #CourageON #HoldTheLine https://www.rappler.com/nation/interview-european-union-lawmakers-hannah-neumann-defending-human-rights-philippines/

๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ”—: https://n.respublicae.eu/HNeumannMEP/status/1629403707048615936

Rappler Talk: EU lawmaker Hannah Neumann on defending human rights in PH

Tune in to the interview on Friday, February 24, at 12:30 pm

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ICFJ: Help #HoldTheLine for Maria Ressa

Despite her victory against the Philippine govt in the tax courts, all that stands between Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa is the countryโ€™s Supreme Court & Pres Ferdinand Marcos Jr.โ€™s political will. The fight for her freedom is ongoing, and the founder of Rappler needs your help.

Show your support by sharing this new explainer video, along w/ the #HoldTheLine & #CourageOn hashtags. https://youtu.be/zNQeMPriut0
https://www.icfj.org/courage-on

Help Us #HoldTheLine for Maria Ressa as She Braces for Supreme Court Ruling

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Good morning with Good News.

I am so relieved to hear that @mariaressa and @rapplerdotcom have been cleared in 4 cases. A few more still pending, but a big step towards justice has been made ๐ŸŽˆ
RT @mariaressa: Philippine tax court clears Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, Rappler of 4 cases https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippine-tax-court-clears-nobel-laureate-maria-ressa-rappler-of-4-cases/ #CourageON

๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ”—: https://n.respublicae.eu/HNeumannMEP/status/1615607353734209536

Philippine court acquits Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, Rappler of tax evasion

(4th UPDATE) An emotional Ressa says after the verdict: 'Today, facts win, truth wins, justice wins'

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