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Elon Musk Hints at Trump’s Return to Twitter, Possibly in “a Few Weeks”
Polling shows most Americans support the social media bans imposed on Trump.
Social Media Giants Systemically Fail on Hate and Disinformation, Report Says
The report warns that the platforms are not prepared to combat efforts that sow doubt about upcoming midterm outcomes.
Confronting the “Elite Capture” of Identity Politics in Our Movement Spaces
“Either we're going to stand together, or we're going to fall apart,” says Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò.
Trump Shares Image Observers Say Is “Explicit Endorsement” of QAnon
QAnon followers are viewing Trump’s post as proof that their conspiracies are real, which they are not.
Trump Insists “I’m Really Rich” as His Social Media Company Faces Financial Woes
Donald Trump claims he doesn't even “need financing” for Truth Social as a deal for financial backing falls apart.
“January 6th All Over Again”: Is Facebook Fueling Bolsonaro’s Coup-Mongering?
As Brazil's far right President Jair Bolsonaro trails badly in the polls, he is spreading lies about election integrity.
Facebook Enables Anti-Abortion Clinics to Collect Data on Would-Be Patients
Personal data may someday be used as evidence against abortion seekers in states where the procedure is outlawed.
Trump’s Site Truth Social Has Been Banning Users Over Posts on Jan. 6 Hearings
The site's terms of service allow its managers to suspend users for “any reason or no reason” whatsoever.
Elon Musk Says He’ll Let Trump Back on Twitter, Calling Ban “Foolish”
Trump was banned from the site for his incendiary rhetoric about election fraud after his loss in the 2020 election.
How Will Elon Musk’s Ownership Affect Twitter?
Musk has been a bully on Twitter for years. Now he'll control it.