Twitter content moderators knew that a “Russian bots list” used by mainstream media to discredit unwelcome political viewpoints was fake, but ultimately remained silent on it due to fears of bad press, according to newly unveiled internal email exchanges. Independent journalist Matt Taibbi on Friday released the latest installment of revelations dubbed the “Twitter Files.” This…
Twitter Moderators Knew the ‘Russian Bots’ List Was Fake: Twitter Files
January 27, 2023
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‘Zuck Bucks 2.0’ Gears up for 2024
January 27, 2023
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The same nonprofit that distributed nearly $420 million in privately funded pandemic and operations grants to election offices nationwide before the 2020 elections is orchestrating a refashioned program for the 2024 election cycle. The Chicago-based Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL) said its U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence will funnel $80 million to local…
ACLU Backs Trump’s Reinstatement on Facebook: ‘This Is the Right Call’
January 27, 2023
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) defended Meta’s decision to allow former President Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram, saying that it is appropriate for the public to have wider access to messaging from one of the most popular political candidates in the country. “This is the right call. Like it or not, President…
Musk Meets With House Leaders McCarthy, Jeffries in Capitol Visit
Twitter CEO Elon Musk met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in Washington on Jan. 26. Musk tweeted Thursday evening that he met with McCarthy and Jeffries to “discuss ensuring that this platform is fair to both parties.” McCarthy, who celebrated his 58th birthday on Thursday, declined to comment…
California’s COVID-19 Gag Law Is ‘First Effort to Suppress’ Doctors: Lawyer
January 26, 2023
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California’s controversial COVID-19 misinformation law, which bars doctors from providing “misinformation” or “disinformation” related to COVID-19, is an unprecedented effort by those in power to block doctors from sharing their views on COVID-19 topics, including on vaccines, with their patients, an attorney says. And lawmakers had pivoted the initial bill from its true, intended purpose…
Democrats Criticize Meta for Reinstating Trump’s Facebook and Instagram Accounts
January 26, 2023
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Some Democrats have criticized Meta after the social media giant announced that it would reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts after a two-year ban. Nick Clegg, president of global affairs for Meta, said in a blog post on Jan. 25 that Trump’s accounts will be reinstated “in the coming weeks,” but added…
GOP Lawmakers Hawley, Buck Introduce Bills to Ban TikTok From All US Devices
January 25, 2023
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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Jan. 25 introduced the “No TikTok on United States Devices Act” to prohibit the Chinese-based app from being downloaded on all U.S. devices and ban commercial transactions with ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has introduced a companion legislation in the House. In recent months, more than half…
Newsmax, Dropped by DirecTV, Decries Anti-Conservative Censorship
January 25, 2023
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Millions of DirecTV subscribers no longer have access to Newsmax programming after the AT&T-owned satellite giant and the conservative news network failed to reach a new carriage deal. The official deadline passed at midnight on Tuesday. As a result, Newsmax’s programs went to a blackout for more than 13 million customers of the satellite service,…
Gingrich Questions DirecTV’s Motive in Canceling Newsmax: ‘A Lot More About Ideology’
January 25, 2023
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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is the latest to express alarm over broadcaster DirecTV’s decision to drop conservative channel Newsmax, a move he criticized as an “arbitrary use of power.” DirecTV removed the network overnight on Jan. 24 after its contract with Newsmax expired, blocking an estimated more than 13 million customer base from seeing…
LIVE at 10:30 AM ET: World Economic Forum Criticized as ‘Unelected World Government’; Food Programs Include Bugs and Lab-Grown Meat
January 25, 2023
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) wrapped up its 2023 meeting in Davos, Switzerland, facing public pressure over its programs to influence government through business, investment, and partnerships. Elon Musk received millions of responses on Twitter when he raised the question of whether the WEF should “control the world.” The answer was a resounding “no,” but…
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