Cindy Harper
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Amazon bans anti-mainstream coronavirus book for “content violations”
Bookstores never used to “ban” books, but in the digital age, everything is different.
Facebook’s global policy manager revealed as advisor to Joe Biden on Ukraine
A possible conflict of interest.
Twitter censors White House coronavirus advisor, Dr. Scott Atlas
Despite representing the White House, Twitter doesn’t consider Atlas a “credible” source.
Chinese Communist Party takes aim at social media influencers for targeted censorship
Leaked emails show the extent of the censorship.
Florida likely to be first state to get digital driving licenses, raising privacy concerns
Other states will likely follow.
Amazon criticized for rejecting Michael Brown documentary that doesn’t offer “politically correct narrative”
The documentary coveres both sides of the argument in a more nuanced way that is offered in the mainstream, the creators say.
Tech companies race to create social distancing surveillance tech to police the public
Big players in Japan and in the US are joining the race.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania citizens rally around police chief who was forced to retire over wife’s Facebook post
The Mayor is accused of being vindictive for forcing the chief out.
Nick Searcy to launch new Hollywood-alternative streaming platform that doesn’t censor for China
The service will launch next year and won’t feature any “anti-American” content.
Facebook and Instagram suspend account of Marine Corps Veteran John Tiegen
Tiegen rose to fame in 2012 when defending the US Consulate from attack in Benghazi.
China fines tech company NetEase for not censoring comments enough
China’s laws on content moderation have increased in the last year.
Reddit mods delete The Great Barrington Declaration, an anti-lockdown statement from world’s top scientists
Mods say it breaks the rules.