Government, universities, and big tech collaborated covertly to censor Americans, reveals congressional report.
The Federal Government, Big Tech, and Academia Colluded to Censor Americans, Congressional Report Reveals
A new report from the House Judiciary Committee has exposed a disturbing collaboration between the federal government, Big Tech companies, and academia to suppress the free speech of American citizens online. Under the guise of combating “disinformation,” the Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency worked with Stanford University, think tanks, and popular social media platforms to censor a wide range of content, including factual reporting and satire.
The report, which spans 103 pages, details how Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube were among the platforms involved in this censorship campaign. The committee argues that the government intentionally suppressed constitutionally protected speech by coordinating with third-party organizations and social media platforms.
According to the report, government agents would flag opinions, statements, and reports online that they disagreed with. Through backdoor channels, social media platforms would then take down or limit the reach of these posts. While the system was purportedly created to protect Americans from foreign disinformation, it was actually used to target voters and candidates.
The report also reveals that true information, jokes, and political opinions were censored by the federal government and universities pressuring social media companies. Notable figures who fell victim to this censorship included former President Donald Trump, House and Senate Republicans, news agencies like Newsmax, high-profile conservative commentators, and the conservative satire website The Babylon Bee. Additionally, countless everyday Americans from all political affiliations were affected.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, shared some of the report’s findings on his social media page, emphasizing the collaboration between the federal government, disinformation “experts” at universities, Big Tech, and others to monitor and censor Americans’ speech.
The federal government, disinformation “experts” at universities, Big Tech, and others worked together through the Election Integrity Partnership to monitor & censor Americans’ speech.
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 6, 2023
And it didn’t stop there, here are some more accounts that were targeted:@NEWSMAX@michellemalkin@seanmdav@RubinReport@paulsperry_@tracybeanz@ChanelRion @JamesOKeefeIII
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 6, 2023
As always, more to come.
Read our report here: https://t.co/h69JCsqLCh
Stay tuned…
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 6, 2023
Elon Musk, who purchased Twitter last year, recently revealed that the platform was acting as “an arm of the government” and censoring conservatives at a ratio of 10 to one compared to liberals.
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3) How can transparency and accountability be prioritized to restore trust in our institutions and safeguard the principles of free speech
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This revelation marks a dangerous collusion between powerful institutions in our society, threatening the very essence of democracy and free speech. The ability to express one’s thoughts and opinions without fear of censorship or retribution is a fundamental right of every American. No institution or organization, whether it be the government, Big Tech companies, or academia, should hold the power to silence dissenting voices or control the flow of information.
Furthermore, the report raises serious concerns about the impartiality and objectivity of social media platforms. By advocating for and participating in this censorship campaign, these platforms have demonstrated a clear bias against certain political ideologies and viewpoints. This bias undermines their claim to be neutral platforms for open discussion and debate.
In order to restore trust in our institutions and safeguard the principles of free speech, it is essential that transparency and accountability be prioritized. The report calls for greater transparency in the decision-making processes of social media platforms, as well as increased oversight and regulation by Congress.
Additionally, individuals who have been unfairly censored or targeted must have recourse and the ability to challenge these actions. The report suggests establishing an independent oversight body to review and address complaints of censorship and content moderation practices.
Protecting the free speech rights of all Americans should be a non-partisan priority. It is crucial that policymakers, regardless of their political affiliations, recognize the seriousness of this issue and take decisive action to uphold the principles upon which our democracy was founded.
The consequences of allowing such collusion to continue unchecked are dire. If we do not protect and defend free speech, we risk living in a society where only approved opinions are allowed, stifling the rich diversity of thought and ideas that is essential for progress and a healthy democracy.
The report from the House Judiciary Committee should serve as a wake-up call to all Americans who value their right to free expression. We must unite in demanding accountability and transparency from our government, Big Tech, and academia to ensure that the voices of all Americans are heard and protected.
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