Topic: LGBTQ+
The LGBTQ+ topic highlights the ongoing challenges of censorship and surveillance faced by individuals and organizations advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Instances of content removal, deplatforming, and algorithm manipulation by major tech companies illustrate the broader issue of free expression being stifled under the guise of protecting certain narratives. This situation raises significant concerns about individual liberty and the right to speak freely without fear of reprisal or censorship.
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Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit With Disney and Lucasfilm Over Mandalorian Firing, Potential Return Teased
Her exit over political posts closes a case that exposed Disney’s uneven rules for the stars of its biggest franchises.
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TikTok Users File First Amendment Lawsuit Against US Government Ban
Facing a potential national ban, TikTok creators sue the US government, arguing that the new law stifles their First Amendment…
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TikTok censored human rights group over “gay” comment
TikTok apologized for the censorship.
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Target delists Matt Walsh book Johnny the Walrus that was accused of transphobia
No reason was given for the delisting.
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Steven Crowder receives one-week YouTube ban over video discussing transgender inmate impregnating women prisoner
Some topics are increasingly difficult to discuss on mainstream social media platforms due to overzealous censorship.
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Starbucks considers ditching Facebook after customers criticize virtue signaling
Starbucks doesn’t want to hear the opinion of its customers.
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YouTube to survey creators on their race, gender, and sexuality so it can manipulate algorithms accordingly
A controversial move to introduce active discrimination.
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Lush backs into apology for donating to women’s group after online campaign from trans activists
Lush faced a pressure campaign.
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Bloomsburg Fair’s Facebook post earns the ire of activist groups with a list of demands
The fair is accused of transphobia.
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Facebook HR employee fired after undercover video shows racial and political bias within company
A new undercover video shows employees’ biased content moderation tactics.
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Steam is censoring criticism of its “LGBTQ+” sale
Valve doesn’t want people talking about its sale.