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At India’s Request, Twitter Blocks Posts Critical of Modi COVID Response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the pandemic has come under scrutiny both within India and abroad.
Facebook Removes Lara Trump Video, Saying All Content in Trump’s Voice Is Banned
Sources close to the former president say he is moving forward with creating his own social media site.
New Right-Wing CEO of Parler Wants to Rewrite the Constitution
Former CEO John Matze claims he was fired for wanting Parler to crack down on violent groups following January 6.
Rush Limbaugh’s Death Evokes Little Sympathy From Progressives on Social Media
Limbaugh's brand of promulgating hate on the airwaves has been copied countless times by other right-wing radio hosts.
Trump Loyalists Aren’t Going Away, They’re Moving to New Social Media Platforms
Right-wing websites like Gab and Rumble are jockeying for position among Trump loyalists and conspiracy theorists.
More Cops and Big Tech-Led Deplatforming Won’t Help Us Defeat the Far Right
We can't depend on capitalist state violence or social media giants. We must build an anti-fascist movement.
Trump Can Tweet No More
The social media giant decided to permanently suspend Trump for his role in inciting the breach of the Capitol.
Facebook Bans Trump Indefinitely, Citing His Intent to Incite Violence
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted that the president appeared to use the site “to incite violent insurrection.”
Trump FCC Nominee Could Threaten the Agency’s Independence
Nathan Simington's nomination is part of an effort to curb social media content moderation in his favor.
Bernie Sanders Issues Warning About Prospect of Trump Refusing to Leave Office
The Vermont senator made the remarks during his first major public speech since bowing out of the presidential race.