Judge dismisses Elon Musk's suit against hate speech researchers: The billionaire sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after the group published a series ...
npr.org/2024/03/25/1239549276/elon-musk-lawsuit-hate-speech-researchers
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
- A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.
- The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.
- X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.
- The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
Elon Musk Says ‘Moderation Is a Propaganda Word for Censorship’ About Offensive X Posts
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/elon-musk-don-lemon-interview-1234989357/
Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
Utah coach says her team had to switch hotels after racist attacks during NCAA Tournament
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Quick Glance: Utah Coach Reveals Team Faced Racial Hate at NCAA Tournament Hotel
- Following Utah's loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, Coach Lynne Roberts disclosed incidents of 'racial hate crimes' targeting the team, prompting a hotel relocation for safety.
- The events unfolded upon the team's arrival in Spokane, Washington, causing distress and safety concerns, leading to a change in accommodations.
- The incident involved racial slurs from a vehicle displaying a Confederate flag and escalated after leaving a restaurant, resulting in the team being moved for safety measures.
- The NCAA denounced the incident and commended Utah, Gonzaga, and law enforcement for swift action. Idaho's governor also condemned racism and assured intolerance for it in the state.
Simon Harris rules out early general election, saying he wants Coalition to run its full term
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/24/simon-harris-fine-gael-leader-contest/
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Judge’s stern rebuke of Elon Musk’s X gives researchers fresh hope: A federal judge’s decision this week reprimanding Elon Musk’s X for trying to punish a ...
cnn.com/2024/03/26/tech/judges-stern-rebuke-of-elon-musks-x-gives-researchers-fresh-hope/
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Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog: A case brought by Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter ...
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Report: Meta fails to remove anti-trans posts from its platforms: Meta allowed dozens of anti-trans posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads after they were ...
theverge.com/2024/3/27/24113755/meta-anti-trans-hate-speech-glaad-instagram-facebook-threads
Myanmar’s military was behind dozens of seemingly unrelated Facebook pages spewing hate speech against the Rohingya prior to its dramatic 2017 crackdown ... Show more
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names: Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/missouri-ag-sues-media-matters-in-lawsuit-echoing-elon-musks-complaints/
“Bangsamoro pop” singer Shaira urges fans not to express hate towards Australian singer-songwriter Lenka after the hit song “Selos” was taken down from ... Show more
Musk’s X Corp. loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog: LONDON: A US judge on Monday dismissed X Corp’s lawsuit against a nonprofit group that has criticized ...
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Is a Utah bar’s ‘No Zionists’ policy antisemitic? Illegal? A rabbi and a law professor weigh in.
sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2024/03/27/is-utah-bars-no-zionists-policy/
Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362147.html
Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: UN probe - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/27/myanmar-army-behind-facebook-pages-spewing-hate-speech-un-probe.html
Lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X against anti-hate speech group dismissed by US judge: Ruling says case appeared to be directed at "punishing" speech from ...
ft.com/content/c67975ac-040c-440e-99fa-744469248160
Michael Valentine: I’m not interested in solidarity with genocide deniers: “I’m not interested in creating solidarity with hate speech and genocide deniers ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/03/26/michael-valentine-im-not/
X loses US court case against CCDH: A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's Company X against the watchdog group Center for Countering ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/x-verliert-us-gerichtsverfahren-gegen-ccdh/
SETA symposium in Istanbul highlights Gaza crisis: The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) hosted the 'Gaza Symposium: Media and ...
dailysabah.com/politics/seta-symposium-in-istanbul-highlights-gaza-crisis/news
Setback for Elon Musk: US court dismisses X's lawsuit against hate speech researcher
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/elon-musk-klage-von-x-gegen-hassrede-forscher-abgewiesen-a-5e9705f3-d2a2-4da4-94fe-89048302bc7b
#BangkokPost : A U.S. judge on Monday threw out Elon Musk's lawsuit against a nonprofit group that faulted him for allowing a rise in hate speech on his social media ... Show more
Bring hate speech legislation ‘back to the drawing board,’ says former minister for justice Charlie Flanagan
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/25/bring-hate-speech-legislation-back-to-the-drawing-board-former-minister-for-justice/
After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist: Researchers, journalists are blocked from sharing the alleged identity of Stonetoss.
wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-blocked-journalists-researchers-neo-nazi-cartoonist/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X Responds to Uncovering Alleged Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Identity
- Research specialists and media professionals faced restrictions on X when attempting to expose the supposed identity of the neo-Nazi artist Stonetoss.
- Critics emphasize Musk's active involvement in endorsing extremists on the platform, supporting their narratives, engaging with their profiles, and shielding them from thorough examinations.
- Despite X's efforts to suppress information, individuals persisted in sharing specifics regarding the Stonetoss investigation by disclosing Graebener's name.
- Following the removal of their content, individuals previously limited for disclosing Graebener's identity have had their access restored. However, the timeline for Caraballo's account reactivation remains uncertain. Furthermore, the suspension of the Anonymous Comrade Collective account persists.
‘They hate Tamils and Tamil Nadu’: Congress MP slams Union minister for blast remarks
indianexpress.com/article/india/tamil-nadu-congress-mp-slams-bjp-shobha-karandlaje-rameshwaram-cafe-blast-remarks-9224505/
Banned Parler App Makes a Comeback in the App Store, But Who is the Owner Now?: Parler app, known for being a "free speech" social media site ...
techtimes.com/articles/302810/20240321/banned-parler-app-makes-comeback-store-who-owner-now.htm
How the internet is normalizing violence for Greek youngsters: The incident that shook Thessaloniki to its core a couple of days ago was an appalling scene: a ...
ekathimerini.com/society/1234640/how-the-internet-is-normalizing-violence-for-greek-youngsters/
Criticism of “Baba News”: Dispute over integration portal escalates: The online magazine was considered a showcase project for integration and tolerance ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/kritik-an-baba-news-streit-um-integrationsportal-eskaliert-299850712743
Weisser Ring and HateAid SH: Tips and information about violence on the Internet: cyberbullying and stalking, hate speech and naked pictures, so-called dick ...
kn-online.de/schleswig-holstein/weisser-ring-und-hateaid-sh-tipps-und-infos-zur-gewalt-im-internet-NZRG63ADR5E23BI5MHDO6QP3ZA.html
Editorial: Progressive Canada a model for aggressive state censorship: Legislation would give Canadian judges the power to issue sentences of life in prison for ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/24/editorial-progressive-canada-a-model-for-aggressive-state-censorship/
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya booked for alleged hate speech over Bengaluru shopkeeper assault
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bjp-mp-tejasvi-surya-booked-for-alleged-hate-speech-over-bengaluru-shopkeeper-assault-9226016/
DC Edit | Parties must keep religion, hate out; follow EC’s code: The Election Commission of India’s model code of conduct (MCC) for elections is an effort to ...
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/dc-comment/dc-edit-parties-must-keep-religion-hate-out-follow-ecs-code-885956
Curse exhibition: “The cultural technique of insults needs to be learned”: You have to enable people to swear at a high level, says linguist Rolf-Bernhard Essig ...
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Green light for hate-speech ban as Albanese comes under fire on religious discrimination
theage.com.au/politics/federal/green-light-for-hate-speech-ban-as-albanese-comes-under-fire-on-religious-discrimination-20240320-p5fdse.html
Letter: MAGA candidates need to be held accountable for both religious and political hate speech
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/03/20/letter-maga-candidates-need-be/
#ElectonsWithWION | Tamil Nadu: DMK files complaints against BJP to Election Commission of India over a 'hate speech' by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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Free speech faces heavy knock-out blow if the US congress stops TikTok’s clock: US lawmakers are pushing a bipartisan bill that could force TikTok's Chinese ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-11-free-speech-faces-heavy-knock-out-blow-if-the-us-congress-stops-tiktoks-clock/
Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
‘So dehumanising’: Prem Sahib on making an artwork out of a Suella Braverman speech
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/mar/19/so-dehumanising-prem-sahib-on-making-an-artwork-out-of-a-suella-braverman-speech
Kajal Hindusthani’s ‘inciting speech hurt Patidar women’s sentiments’: Congress leader files complaint
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kajal-hindusthanis-inciting-speech-hurt-patidar-womens-sentiments-congress-leader-files-complaint-9221538/
Sweeney ‘leak’ photos causing carnage: Sydney Sweeney is going viral — and it’s not just because people can’t stop talking about her appearance on Saturday Night ...
news.com.au/technology/online/social/searches-for-sydney-sweeney-leak-photos-causing-carnage-online/news-story/f769d02482a5089678d3f1b54cc9d63a
The delicate balance in policing extremism: UK government guidelines carry risks for free speech and legitimate protest
ft.com/content/0b9d238c-d7cd-4cb9-b9f8-f80e61947438
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Opinion | Online Harms Act: Crime and Punishment, Not in That Order: Canada considers legislation to allow house arrest for prospective offenses.
wsj.com/articles/crime-and-punishment-not-in-that-order-canada-hate-speech-f618e339
UK: Government announces £117 million security funding for Muslim sites: The security measures will include technology such as CCTV, alarm systems and perimeter ...
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/03/11/uk-government-announces-117-million-security-funding-for-muslim-sites_6605679_143.html
Poll: Canadians unsure online harms bill will make social media safer: A majority said they support the controversial proposal to introduce stiffer sentences for ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/poll-canadians-unsure-online-harms-bill-will-make-social-media-safer
Proposed changes to public comment rules at Evanston City Council fail: The proposal was withdrawn after council expressed concerns about its legal ability to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/proposed-changes-to-public-comment-rules-at-evanston-city-council-fail/
The Problem with Defining Antisemitism: Eyal Press on a definition for antisemitism that came to be associated with the International Holocaust Remembrance ...
newyorker.com/news/persons-of-interest/the-problem-with-defining-antisemitism
Mom rages at nonparents who park in family spaces - but some say it's allowed: A mom has sparked a debate after complaining about childless people parking their ...
themirror.com/lifestyle/mom-rages-nonparents-who-park-377671
Should America’s Marketplace of Ideas Be Scrapped?: Why a free exchange of ideas is a powerful force for American democracy.
time.com/6900065/americas-marketplace-of-ideas/
French court upholds decision to deport Moroccan imam accused of hate speech: A Paris administrative court on Monday upheld a decision to deport French-born ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240312-french-court-to-announce-verdict-in-moroccan-imam-s-deportation-case-iquioussen
'Government gone overboard': Experts concerned by Ottawa's attempts to rein in hate speech
thestar.com/politics/federal/government-gone-overboard-experts-concerned-by-ottawas-attempts-to-rein-in-hate-speech/article_1b03ddf2-dd70-11ee-b84d-27141058aa32.html
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Canada introduces sweeping new online safety rules: The law proposes reforms focused on protecting children online, and new steep penalties for hate crimes.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68409929
India sees massive rise in anti-Muslim hate speech since Oct. 7: India observed a massive 62% rise in anti-Muslim hate speech in the second half of 2023 compared ...
dailysabah.com/world/islamophobia/india-sees-massive-rise-in-anti-muslim-hate-speech-since-oct-7
Police 'assessing' hate speech complaint against Lee Anderson: The Metropolitan Police confirms a report against an MP was made to them on Saturday ...
news.sky.com/story/police-assessing-hate-speech-complaint-against-lee-anderson-13083210
Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says: Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six ...
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Hate speech against Muslims in India — more than half of it fulled by conspiracy theories — continues to spread like wildfire as 668 anti-Muslim hate speech ... Show more
Judge skeptical of lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's X over hate speech research: The nonprofit sued by Elon Musk's X says the legal tactic is an attempt to silence ...
npr.org/2024/02/29/1234901186/judge-skeptical-of-lawsuit-brought-by-elon-musks-x-over-hate-speech-research
College students love Sidechat. Colleges, not so much.: The anonymous social media app Sidechat is wildly popular with college students. But it's struggling to ...
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/03/07/sidechat-app-college-hate-speech/72660675007/
HAPPENING NOW: The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case challenging laws regulating social media. abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-hears-major-cases-free-speech-laws/story
Supreme Court readies for major social media free speech battle: Here are the stakes
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/25/supreme-court-social-media-case-texas-florida/72687015007/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates State Laws Impacting Social Media
- The Supreme Court grappled with laws from Republican-led states that could affect how social media platforms regulate user-generated content.
- The laws aimed to address conservative concerns about alleged political bias on social media platforms.
- While some justices questioned the laws, others cautioned against a broad ruling, highlighting potential pitfalls.
- Diverse perspectives from the justices and state lawyers were evident during the hearing, with the court's decision in these cases still pending.
EU wants to increase pressure on Instagram, TikTok and X: A new EU database shows what content networks such as TikTok and Instagram are deleting or restricting ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr/eu-datenbank-social-media-inhalte-100.html
Malema 'hate speech' case to hear evidence on high school street brawl: A hate speech case against EFF leader Julius Malema continues on Wednesday in the ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-28-malema-hate-speech-case-to-hear-evidence-on-high-school-street-brawl/
Netzagentur boss Klaus Müller: “We believe that X is behaving unlawfully”: In the future, the Federal Network Agency will be the chief supervisor of online ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/bundesnetzagentur-chef-klaus-mueller-wir-glauben-dass-x-sich-rechtswidrig-verhaelt-a-fbef6d1d-ac7f-4b10-8c41-f43b0f6fa0ef
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‘We don’t hate white people, we hate racism’: Malema’s statement scrutinised in Equality Court
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-02-27-we-dont-hate-white-people-we-hate-racism-malemas-statement-scrutinised-in-equality-court/
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Musk’s X is fighting to preserve a federal lawsuit in California: Elon Musk’s X will go to court Thursday to preserve its lawsuit against the Center for ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/28/ccdh-x-lawsuit-slapp-california/
Ex-Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for $128m in unpaid severance: Suit by former employees, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, follows a separate legal complaint ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/04/former-twitter-execs-sue-elon-musk-severance
Quick Glance: Elon Musk sued for Unpaid Severance
- Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from former Twitter executives alleging he owes them over $128 million in unpaid severance.
- The lawsuit filed by the four executives aims to portray Musk as someone who avoids settling his liabilities and mistreats his employees.
- According to the lawsuit, Musk attempted to evade payment of the owed millions to the executives by disregarding the severance plans outlining compensation in case of unjustified terminations.
- The lawsuit seeks to depict a negative image of Mr. Musk, accusing him of failing to settle debts and mistreating his staff.
‘High & Low — John Galliano’ Review: Designing a Comeback: This documentary tracks what happened after the British designer was caught on camera voicing racist ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/07/movies/high-low-john-galliano-review.html
WATCH: TikToker detained over trolling Kabaka faces several criminal charges
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German police conduct raids against people suspected of posting misogynistic hate speech online
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Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has called academic Teo Kok Seong's insistence that Chinese schools propagate racism against Malays ... Show more
Opposition Ethical Communication Rules: “Déi Lénk” accuses the government of populism - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/ethische-kommunikationsregeln-dei-lenk-wirft-regierung-populismus-vor/
Discovering who Taylor Swift is secretly related to blew my mind: Research has discovered that the billionaire singer shares an ancestor with Emily Dickinson ...
independent.co.uk/voices/taylor-swift-emily-dickinson-poetry-music-b2507913.html
Hate speech in Switzerland is punishable by expulsion from the country: Foreigners guilty of incitement to hatred are to be deported. This was decided by the ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/hassredner-sollen-schweiz-verlassen-muessen-ld.1819682
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Comparing people to vermin or excrement could prompt hate-speech probe under online harms bill, officials say
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-online-harms-act-probe/
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‘No Zionists allowed’ at new SLC bar, says owner Michael Valentine, former mayoral candidate
sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2024/03/06/no-zionists-allowed-new-slc-bar/
Ottawa says only extreme online hate speech would be probed by human rights body: The bill seeks to introduce harsher penalties for existing hate propaganda ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/ottawa-says-only-extreme-online-hate-speech-would-be-probed-by-human-rights-body
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