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Censored by Twitter or Facebook? This state's bill would let you sue

January 16, 2021

Censored by Twitter or Facebook? This state's bill would let you sue

After being shocked by Big Tech censoring President Trump and other conservatives in recent months, Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill that would put social media giants like Twitter and Facebook in legal trouble for restricting political posts in North Dakota.

AOC says Zuckerberg, Facebook bear 'partial responsibility' for Capitol riots

January 15, 2021

AOC says Zuckerberg, Facebook bear 'partial responsibility' for Capitol riots

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., assigned partial blame to Facebook for last week's riots and indicated Friday that Congress' response should focus on holding Big Tech accountable rather than ramping up domestic surveillance.

Parler CEO John Matze, family forced into hiding over death threats, security breaches: court filing

January 15, 2021

Parler CEO John Matze, family forced into hiding over death threats, security breaches: court filing

A new court filing on Friday from the Parler legal team revealed its CEO John Matze and his family are now in hiding over death threats and security breaches they have faced.

Kimberley Strassel: Corporations new political role carries serious political and legal consequences

January 15, 2021

Kimberley Strassel: Corporations new political role carries serious political and legal consequences

Corporate America took a big step this week, moving from captives of wokeness to active accomplices.

Florida state GOP rep on call to divest from Big Tech: We want to show 'they have made a mistake'

January 15, 2021

Florida state GOP rep on call to divest from Big Tech: We want to show 'they have made a mistake'

A Republican state legislator from Florida told "Outnumbered Overtime" Friday that he is preparing legislation that would force the state government to divest any shares it holds in Big Tech giants like Twitter, Facebook, and Apple.

Ari Fleischer slams Twitter's Dorsey for continuing to do 'damage' with account purges

January 15, 2021

Ari Fleischer slams Twitter's Dorsey for continuing to do 'damage' with account purges

Fox News contributor and former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer did not hold back Friday in his criticism of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who was caught on leaked audio saying the company's enforcement actions will "be much bigger than just one account."

Live Updates: Leaked recording of Dorsey suggests Twitter policy enforcement actions will go beyond Trump ban

January 15, 2021

Live Updates: Leaked recording of Dorsey suggests Twitter policy enforcement actions will go beyond Trump ban

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey recently defended the platform's decision to permanently suspend President Trump's account.

Twitter 'whistleblower' leaks video of Dorsey telling staff actions will be 'much bigger' than Trump ban

January 14, 2021

Twitter 'whistleblower' leaks video of Dorsey telling staff actions will be 'much bigger' than Trump ban

A leaked recording of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey suggests that the company's policy enforcement actions will go far beyond banning President Trump.

Big Tech giants need to ‘work together’ to unite country: ‘Social Dilemma’ star

January 14, 2021

Big Tech giants need to ‘work together’ to unite country: ‘Social Dilemma’ star

The former Google consultant made the comments after social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook banned President Trump’s account after the deadly riots that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol last week.

Live Updates: Snapchat to permanently terminate Trump's account following Capitol riot

January 14, 2021

Live Updates: Snapchat to permanently terminate Trump's account following Capitol riot

The social media platform said it had assessed "what long term action is in the best interest of our Snapchat community" following the riot at the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters on Jan. 6.