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Facebook Ads Should Face the Same Libel Law as Media Outlets
Facebook will not screen political ads for truthfulness. Why does it remain exempt from libel laws?
Media Attacks Aren’t Slowing Sanders’s Surge — They’re Showing His Independence
Corporate media outlets are trying desperately to shape public opinion as the efficacy of their propaganda wanes.
Social Media Penetrates Every Aspect of Our Online Lives for Profit
We must act to make the commodification of our lives and opinions unprofitable.
As 2020 Election Approaches, Media Literacy Is More Important Than Ever
Authors Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon discuss the history of media manipulation in the U.S.
Facebook’s Right-Wing Hate Speech Problem Isn’t Going Away
Facebook has rolled out policies that critics say allow public figures to spread hate and lies online.
Amid Anime’s #MeToo Moment, Right-Wing Fans Are Attacking Survivors
Voice actor Vic Mignogna’s failure to recognize the power he holds has led to the direct targeting of survivors.
Why Haven’t Police Departments Investigated Cops in Extremist Facebook Groups?
More than 150 law enforcement agencies were notified of their officers’ ties to extremist groups.
Immigration Officials Have Used Google Translate to Vet Refugees
Language experts caution even students against using the service.
Why White Supremacists Love Facebook
Far from deplatforming racists, Facebook is moving toward private groups that will be harder to monitor.
Facebook Is Making Millions by Promoting Hate Groups’ Content
Despite a company policy banning hate speech, Facebook has taken in nearly $1.6 million from hate groups since mid-2018.