In a troubling move that further complicates the fight against misinformation and hate speech, President Donald Trump's recent executive order threatens to dismantle the protections around content moderation online. Positioned as an effort to 'restore freedom of speech,' this action disregards the Constitution's already clear safeguarding of speech and risks giving unchecked power to spread harmful content across social platforms.
Trump's Dangerous Assault on Online Speech Regulation May Embolden Hate Speech and Misinformation
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Jan-31
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Amid all the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump during his first week in office came a promise to “restore freedom of speech” and end federal censorship. Keen observers may note that freedom of speech is protected by the Constitution. But the o…
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Jan-31
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Amidst a landscape where conservative voices find themselves increasingly marginalized by social media giants, President Trump's executive order is a beacon of hope. It promises to end the era of biased federal censorship and return the power of open discourse back to the people, ensuring a future where freedom of speech prevails online. This decisive action corrects the imbalance created by unelected tech executives, who should not have the authority to determine the boundaries of free speech.
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