Facebook received pressure from the White House to remove COVID-19 related content, including posts claiming the virus was man-made, according to leaked internal communications obtained by The Wall Street Journal. Nick Clegg, Facebook’s president of global affairs, questioned why they were removing such claims rather than labeling or demoting them. The pressure from the Biden …
The House committee has decided to postpone a vote on whether to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt of Congress for not providing all the requested documents related to an investigation into alleged conservative censorship by tech companies. Representative Jim Jordan, chair of the Judiciary Committee, tweeted that the committee had decided to hold …
Eventbrite’s recent suppression of political discourse raises concerns about the silencing of women’s voices in important national conversations surrounding female safety in sports, prisons, and battered women’s shelters. As a leader of a chapter within the Independent Women’s Network (IWN), a group that empowers women to make positive contributions to their communities and country, I …
The House Judiciary Committee, led by the GOP, is considering a vote this week to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt, according to a committee spokesperson on Monday. This would further intensify the attack by House Republicans on the social media giant. Republicans on the Judiciary panel have accused Meta of failing to cooperate …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vigorously defended himself against accusations of promoting racist and hateful conspiracy theories during a House hearing on government censorship. Despite calls to disinvite Kennedy due to recent antisemitic remarks, the Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government amplified claims of unfair targeting by technology companies. Democrats argued that …
Former President Barack Obama recently spoke out against the increase in book bans in American schools and libraries. In a statement shared on social media, Obama commended the dedicated librarians who are actively fighting against the book-ban movement. He emphasized the importance of books in allowing readers to experience the world, understand different perspectives, and …
Smarter, Creative, and Unique Content This Left’s Silence on Censorship The recent revelations about the federal government’s involvement in censoring speech has led Matt Taibbi of Racket News to question the absence of the liberals who used to oppose such restrictions. He asks, “Where are the liberals from the seventies, eighties, and nineties who always …
Chris Wray’s testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday showcased his expertise in avoiding answering questions and stonewalling congressional oversight. Despite the multitude of reasons for him to acknowledge the FBI’s abuses of power during his tenure, Wray relied on familiar evasive phrases like “ongoing investigation” and “I can’t comment on personnel matters.” He refused to …
YouTube’s attempt to silence presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dramatically backfired. Following the removal of his interview with Jordan Peterson due to alleged vaccine misinformation, Kennedy posted a clip on Twitter that quickly garnered an impressive 4.5 million views within a few days. Since announcing his candidacy, Kennedy has faced consistent censorship due …
Google is currently facing significant backlash in Hong Kong as local authorities attempt to censor a popular pro-democracy song. This incident has sparked speculation that Google may choose to exit the market completely. The Hong Kong Department of Justice is seeking a court order to ban internet companies, including Google, from broadcasting or distributing the …