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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.
Trump Plans to Ditch His Own Social Media Site Upon Returning to Twitter — Report
“There's no need” for Trump to continue using Truth Social past this summer, one source close to him said.
Big Pharma Pushed Twitter to Hide Vaccine Equity Tweets, New Report Reveals
"Twitter was seemingly asked to shield the powerful from criticism,” said Maaza Seyoum of the People's Vaccine Alliance.
Free Speech Watchdogs Condemn Elon Musk for Suspending Journalists From Twitter
Twitter's CEO is facing backlash from press freedom and civil liberties groups over the decision.