Happy New Year From FSTV!

January 14, 2026

In today’s newsletter:

• The People United! | A Short Film by Ellen Gaving

• Demand an End to Trump’s Lawlessness | FSTV Speaks

• Veteran Gay & AIDS Activist Mark Milano Died at 69 | Gay USA

• Double Your Support For Free Speech TV!

The People, United!

The People United, A short film by Ellen Gavin, is presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way. It dramatizes a tense encounter with authorities in which a veteran's background is questioned, highlighting issues related to immigration and deportation. It emphasizes the importance of supporting neighbors, ensuring their right to due process, and advocating for human rights and justice.

RESOURCES:

https://www.nilc.org/resources/everyone-has-certain-basic-rights/

 https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights

FSTV Speaks

2026 has started with the Trump administration aggressively ramping up flagrant lawlessness. The authoritarian’s playbook is being used to infiltrate our cities and murder or detain American citizens. It’s critical that we demonstrate our collective opposition with mass public actions, noncooperation and nonviolent civil disobedience. Call your lawmakers by dialing the US Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Demand that Congress members do their jobs by holding accountable this administration accountable.

Gay USA

This episode of Gay USA explores rich queer history and the evolution of the rainbow flag, a powerful symbol of diversity and pride for the LGBTQIA community.

Double Your Support For Free Speech TV!

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P.S. 2025 tax receipts are on the way! Keep an eye out on your inbox or mailbox. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].