The New York Times’ bombshell report into the past three years at Facebook paint a grotesque picture of the company’s attempts to navigate a string of high profile controversies by using unsavory, unethical and dark PR tactics. The Times’ report, citing more than 50 sources, accuses the company of: employing a Republican opposition research firm […]
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With two audits and new A.I., can Facebook fix its discrimination problems?
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After the recent farce of a congressional hearing about “anti-conservative bias” on social media, Facebook wants the world to know it’s still taking this alleged issue seriously.
Facebook shared Wednesday that it will undergo a thorough political bias review, led by former Republican senator Jon Kyl and his lobbying firm, Covington and Burling. According to the firm’s website, Kyl is an expert in helping corporations navigate domestic and international policy. The conservative think tank Heritage Foundation will also take part in the independent review.
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View More With two audits and new A.I., can Facebook fix its discrimination problems?Watch Barack Obama and John Lewis talk about Martin Luther King’s legacy
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., a day of remembrance and of reflection about King’s impact.
And that includes this powerful, heartfelt discussion between Barack Obama, …
Patrisse Cullors says she’s not a fan of ‘woke’
Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of ‘Black Lives Matter,’ talks about the common misconceptions people have regarding the movement, Black History Month, and the word ‘woke.’ Read more…More about Black Lives Matter, Black History Month, African Ameri…
View More Patrisse Cullors says she’s not a fan of ‘woke’True American heroes raise nearly $60,000 for cyclist who gave Trump the finger
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The woman who repeatedly flipped off President Donald Trump’s motorcade while biking — and gave us that now-iconic photo of her greeting — is getting some financial assistance from her admirers in the form of a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign.
The GoFundMe is intended to support the cyclist, Juli Briskman, who lost her job because of the photo. At the time of this writing, the campaign has raised nearly $58,000.
“Juli Briskman is an inspiration to us all,” reads the GoFundMe’s description. “This week we learned that she was fired from her employer for exercising her first amendment rights. You can show your support by donating here.” Read more…
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View More True American heroes raise nearly $60,000 for cyclist who gave Trump the finger