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In Latest Attack on Journalism, Musk Removes Headlines From Posts on “X”
Since buying the platform last year, Musk has made the site increasingly hostile to journalists.
Jack Smith Sought Warrant for Trump’s Twitter Account in January
A judge found probable cause to allow investigators to search the @realDonaldTrump account without alerting Trump.
Twitter Refused to Pay Ex-Employees $500 Million in Severance, Lawsuit Says
Under Elon Musk, the company has laid off over 6,000 people, or about 80 percent of its staff.
Twitter’s Ad Sales Have Plummeted 59 Percent in Months Since Musk’s Takeover
Prior to Musk’s takeover, advertisers provided about 90 percent of Twitter’s revenue.
Judge Bans Trump From Posting About Hush Money Case Evidence on Social Media
Last month, Trump targeted the judge himself in a Truth Social rant after learning he would be presiding over the case.
Musk Calls New York Times “Propaganda” as He Removes Its Twitter Verification
The debacle over verification is a show of Musk’s right-wing politics and opposition to journalism and the free press.
China-Focused TikTok Scrutiny Ignores Similar Privacy Concerns in US-Owned Apps
The RESTRICT Act would allow the federal government to potentially ban technology from countries like China.
Ocasio-Cortez: A TikTok Ban Wouldn’t Solve Data Privacy Risks Posed by Big Tech
Progressives have been pointing out that conservative arguments against TikTok often boil down to Sinophobia.
Twitter’s Collapse Is Bad News for Organizers – But Another Commons Is Possible
Though some things may be lost if Twitter fades, the real “magic” behind the platform was never the app, but the people.
Media Literacy for Young People Is Crucial — But Rarely Taught in Schools
The newly formed Media Revolution Collective is helping youth approach media with a critical lens and spot biases.