Facebook and Trump fuel debate over platform censorship
A commentary argues Facebook’s inaction on Trump’s posts harms its cause and fuels calls for tighter regulation and liability limits for social networks. It praises Twitter’s fact checking, notes Zuckerberg’s defense of online speech, and urges stronger privacy protections and tighter limits on micro targeting to shield users from manipulation.
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Leaders show incompetence in Washington confrontations
George Will critiques Defense Secretary Esper and General Milley amid protests in Washington. He links recent actions to historical echoes like the Bonus Army dispersal, arguing civilian and military leaders reveal incompetence as they clash with First Amendment rights and civic norms.
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What You See When You See Black Protesters Today
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argues protests arise from systemic racism and police violence against Black people. He contrasts reactions across races, condemns brutality, and calls for a swift move toward justice over judgment while noting COVID-19 and political tensions intensify the crisis.
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