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Facebook Accused of “Full-Frontal Suppression of Dissent”
The shutdown affected many sites that cover war, police brutality, and other issues neglected by corporate media.
Challenging Trump’s Propaganda Means Creating a Counter-Narrative
On Twitter, Trump controls the message and shapes the parameters of debate.
Profit, Not Free Speech, Governs Media Companies’ Decisions on Controversy
Information publicly viewed as hateful can damage a business.
As Violence Consumes Dhaka, Protesters Struggle to Get Their Story Out
The ruling party is limiting internet and social media access as it unleashes rape and assault on protesters.
How $1.8 Billion in Unregulated Digital Ads Could Sway Midterms
GOP resistance to campaign finance rules for digital ads is threatening US democracy.
The Brazilian Truckers’ Strike: How WhatsApp Is Changing the Rules of the Game
What does it mean for the future of mass mobilizing and electoral politics in Brazil?
#DeleteFacebook? Not in Indian Country
The social network has done more for bolstering the modern Indigenous rights agenda than perhaps any other platform of our time.
Facebook’s Algorithm Change: Maintaining the Flow of Information in Dangerous Times
Dodge the corporate filters with more direct dialogue.
Facebook’s Uneven Enforcement of Hate Speech Rules Allows Vile Posts to Stay Up
Facebook's rules supposedly prohibit dehumanization and bullying.
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