John
Meta’s recent rollback of hate speech protections and fact-checking programs is a dangerous step backward for our democracy. This shift is an open door for discrimination, misinformation, and harm to thrive unchecked on one of the largest social platforms in the world.
These changes will create yet another online space where hate speech against women, LGBTQ+ people, and Black and Brown communities is normalized. Disinformation will spread unchecked, shaping public opinion with lies and fear. That’s the reality Meta has created.
Their relaxed policies now allow for derogatory language, calls for exclusion based on identity, and baseless accusations, direct threats to the safety and dignity of millions.
It’s time to act. Tell Meta to reverse these harmful policy changes and reinstate protections for women, LGBTQ+ people, and communities of color.
This isn’t just about online behavior. History has shown that unchecked hate speech can lead to real-world violence. By removing these safeguards, Meta is giving bad actors a blank check to discriminate, harass, and incite harm against marginalized groups undermining the democratic principles of equality and free expression for all.
Meta’s actions also jeopardize the voices of those who have long fought for justice and representation. When communities are silenced online, they lose a critical tool for advocacy and organizing — tools we know are essential in the fight for progress.
Protecting vulnerable communities is protecting democracy itself. Every voice matters, and every life matters.
Tell Meta to reinstate protections for women, LGBTQ+ people, Black and Brown people on your platforms NOW!
Together, we can demand accountability from Meta and protect digital spaces for everyone.
- DFA AF Team
