From Survival to Solidarity: MeToo, Texas Floods & How You Can Support Independent Media

July 16, 2025

In today’s newsletter:

• Stream FSTV on Roku!

• You are not Alone: MeToo Movement.

• Texas Flash Flood Tragedy.

• The Experimentation on Black Bodies: Adriana Smith.

• Retire Your Ride, Fuel Independent Media.

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Has sexual violence changed your life or the life of someone you love? You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate healing alone either. The #MeToo Movement is a survivor-led organization that creates powerful pathways toward justice and collective healing. At MeTooMvmt.org, you’ll find a rich resource library, toolkits, and self-guided digital lessons—all created by Black, Indigenous, and Brown practitioners who understand your unique experiences.

 💜 Healing is a form of action. And action helps us heal. Start your journey today at: MeTooMvmt.org

Adriana Smith was declared brain dead, but the state kept her alive to force childbirth. In this chilling episode of Generation Girl Code, we explore a shocking case from Georgia that challenges the boundaries of bodily autonomy, even in death. Generation Girl Code returns July 17th!

More than 130 people are confirmed dead and dozens more remain missing after sudden flash floods devastated central Texas over the weekend. The Guadalupe River rose a staggering 26 feet in under an hour following torrential rain, with Kerr County suffering the worst losses. Among the missing are 10 young girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp located along the riverbank. The disaster is raising urgent questions about emergency preparedness and the role of federal budget cuts. Retired NOAA meteorologist Alan Gerard warns that staffing shortages at the National Weather Service—caused by Trump-era budget cuts—could be affecting the nation’s ability to respond to extreme weather. With hurricane season just beginning, concerns are mounting over what’s to come.

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