Social media censorship is a potent threat to freedom of speech
In terms of actions […] that we have taken or we’re working to take, I should say, from the federal government. We’ve increased disinformation research and tracking within the Surgeon General’s Office. We’re flagging problematic posts for Facebook that spread disinformation,” said Ms. Psaki.
The following day, the press secretary elaborated on the White House’s position, saying that users who post “misinformation” should be banned on every social media platform. When asked by a reporter, President Biden even went as far as to accuse Facebook and other social media platforms of “killing people.”
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/21/social-media-censorship-is-a-potent-threat-to-free/
SJW fatigue: Why anime & manga are conquering the West
In the West vs. East battle of entertainment industries, manga, anime and Korean dramas are steadily gaining ground
Be it films or comics, audiences seem to be growing tired of what the Western entertainment industry has to offer and many are turning their attention to the East.
For a long time, Hollywood and the American comic book industry have been seen as international media behemoths. It used to be that they never even faced any serious competition. But lately, they seem to be losing that grasp. The last decade of film and comics has seen a sharp decline in quality. And while, of course, there have been some HUGE successes like Marvel’s MCU films, raking in billions of dollars, nevertheless, it seems evident that audiences are growing tired of the same old formulas being rehashed over and over again.
https://www.rt.com/pop-culture/544542-east-west-comics-manga/
The NFL says teams must hire a minority or female offensive coach
The NFL is requiring all of its teams to hire a minority or female offensive assistant coach for the 2022 season at a time when criticism is high over the diversity of its top ranks.
The league also says its Rooney Rule, requiring every team to interview at least two external minority candidates for open head coaching positions, will expand to provide more opportunities for women to secure front office roles.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/29/sport/nfl-minority-women-coaches-rooney-rule/index.html
NDP remains committed to democratic socialism, despite claims to the contrary
A reference to the NDP having removed “socialism” from the preamble to its constitution at the 2013 NDP convention has had surprising longevity — given that it is not true.
https://rabble.ca/columnists/ndp-remains-committed-socialism-despite-claims-contrary/
Leadership rivals shouldn't be calling each other 'not Conservative,' says Bergen
Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen says leadership contenders should avoid calling those they disagree with on policy “not Conservative.”
Bergen, who was first elected in 2008 and has led the party since early February, says Conservatives shouldn't play “identity politics” by pitting
