Topic: racism
Racism is often invoked in discussions about censorship and free speech, with various institutions and platforms implementing policies that restrict expression under the guise of combating hate. This can lead to punitive actions against individuals for their speech, as seen in cases involving educators and content creators. Such measures highlight the tension between promoting free expression and the risks of overreach in moderating content deemed offensive.
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Politico’s word blacklist is an insight into language control
How news outlets control messaging.
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An Alabama college is challenged after punishing history instructor for Facebook posts
Wallace State Community College is bound by the First Amendment.
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12 students quit a professor’s class so she doxed them on Twitter, smeared them as racist
UBC told the professor that it was a breach of privacy rules.
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One of YouTube’s biggest stars Jenna Marbles quits after cancel culture targets her decade-old videos
Marbles has been made to feel bad about her past humorous videos.
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Reddit announces even stricter moderation policies
Reddit takes further steps towards censorship.
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LA Galaxy and Aleksandar Katai part ways after wife’s “Black Nikes Matter” Instagram posts and more
The decision was officially “mutual”.
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Twitch streamer Alfie suspended for the comments of one of his subscribers
Twitch has been heavy on the ban hammer in recent months.