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TikTok Shouldn’t Be Banned, But It Still Values Profit Over Privacy
A ban would be a nightmare for civil liberties. But TikTok, like all Big Tech platforms, is no friend to the left.
Meta’s Allowance of Hate Speech Is Another Side Effect of Big Tech Monopoly
Activists say debates over content moderation devolve into partisan food fights instead of challenging tech titans.
In 2025, We Must Show Up for Each Other and Our Movements
“We need to distinguish our enemies from our friends, even when those friends make mistakes," says Eman Abdelhadi.
Lawmakers and Free Speech Groups Urge SCOTUS to Overturn Impending TikTok Ban
If the Supreme Court upholds the ban, it will take effect one day before Donald Trump takes office.
AOC Becomes First Bluesky User to Reach 1 Million Followers
Bluesky became an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the 2024 election.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Fearmongering Exposes Extent of Fascism’s Rise in 2024
A new poll offers an alarming wake-up call about how normalized violence has become in this era of gangster capitalism.
Brazilian Judge Suspends X After Musk’s Refusal to Block Far Right Accounts
The order is the result of a monthslong feud between the billionaire and the Brazilian government.
How Elon Musk Stoked the Fire of the UK’s Far Right Anti-Immigrant Riots
How will the UK government respond to this assault by the world’s wealthiest and most powerful online troll?
Queer Youth Are Derailing the Controversial Kids Online Safety Act
Worries over censorship and LGBTQ content has lawmakers in both parties casting doubt on the bill.
Riots Sweep UK as Fascist Influencers Use Stabbing Attack to Fuel Racist Rampage
Racist political rhetoric laid the groundwork for the far right rampage against immigrants, Muslims and Black people.