Donald Trump
Scientific journal Nature bends the knee, apologizes for associating coronavirus with China and Wuhan
Nature also called for others to “stop the coronavirus stigma.”
Facebook is running ads of Chinese state propaganda blaming Trump for COVID-19
Chinese propaganda calls Trump “racist” and says he’s to blame for coronavirus.
Instagram deletes @bestmemes with 14 million followers after posting fake Trump/Obama PayPal giveaway
The account was suspended this morning.
Change.org removes petition calling to change the coronavirus name to the “kung flu”
The platform says it violated their community standards.
CDC calls for livestreamed funerals during coronavirus pandemic
Some funeral homes have already started making provisions.
Twitter to start making its controversial “manipulated media” labels more noticeable on the site
The label caused some users to believe a real but selectively edited video clip was “fake” or “doctored.”
Chief of Google-funded think talk resigns after tweet wishing President Trump dies
Berin Szoka later apologized.
Marvel Comics’ Dan Slott blocks anyone who follows outlet that covered his “f__k you” political rant
Slott used a Twitter blocking tool to shut off criticism.
The response to Twitter’s first “manipulated media” label shows some users think it means “faked”
Some users now believe that a real but selectively edited video clip is “fake” or “doctored.”
Aubrey Huff stands his ground after not being invited to Giants reunion “…all I did was Tweet”
Huff is making a stand for freedom of speech.
YouTube apologizes for demonetizing H3 Podcast interview with John Schnatter for non-existent “slur”
The demonetization is accused of being suspicious.
Billionaire donor George Soros wants Mark Zuckerberg to step down
Soros isn’t happy that Zuckerberg won’t censor posts.