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When writers, journalists and others are threatened and attacked on social media, many are forced to leave those platforms or stop writing altogether. Tell social media companies they need to step up to #FightOnlineAbuseNOW by signing our petition today: https://bit.ly/2YPEUMU.

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Amazing final event yesterday with @DiaArtFndn at @WorkerJusticeNY celebrating our #neonhaiku It will be in the front window of @WorkerJusticeNY (9 Main St. Kingston, NY) through the winter. Thanks, too, @_joseolivarez @KenningEditions @PENamerica #haiku #neon #frontlineworkers

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