Culture
Students’ petition fails to get professor who refused to use “trigger warnings” fired
A failed cancelation attempt.
University of Nottingham drops Catholic Chaplain over pro-life views expressed on social media
The university wanted the priest to change the wording of his tweets.
Religious leaders told to brace for more Big Tech censorship
A roundtable discussion on the problems religious conversations face on Silicon Valley platforms.
YouTube refuses to give specific reasons why it deleted popular CopperCab channel
YouTube can end careers at the press of a button, leaving creators without recourse.
Teen kicked from cheerleading squad over TikTok dance videos
Schools and employees are increasing using actions on social media as a way to punish students and employees.
UK House of Lords’ Baroness Claire Fox on online anonymity: “The last thing I want to do is ban something else.”
Fox understands the need for online anonymity.
Author alleges coverage suppression of her new book
Outlets could fear online mob retaliation for coving the book.
John Cleese documentary will explore the rise of cancel culture
The comedian has been a critic of the recent intolerance.
Auburn student loses government role over opinions expressed in tweets
His tweets were described as “concerning.”
Mike Richards quits Jeopardy after media drags up old podcast comments
Over comments from 7 years ago.
Queensland CEO Greg Hallam sues former lawmaker over Jabba the Hutt memes
Hallam’s legal team argues the memes caused him “mental and physical health” deterioration.