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John,
A shocking new revelation was recently made public about Twitter blocking access to a BBC documentary at the request of government officials in India because the film criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's involvement in a genocidal massacre.
This blatant attack on speech follows Elon Musk's suspending accounts belonging to journalists from major news outlets ranging from The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Intercept simply because they wrote about Twitter's actual lack of free speech under Elon Musk.
There’s no doubt that journalists and the public need a platform that allows for fearless, unrestricted expression -- without the threat of retaliation from a billionaire owner who claims to champion free speech.
It's time for Elon Musk to stop talking and start acting on his supposed commitment to free speech. Join the fight and demand that Twitter stop suppressing journalists.
Social media platforms, including Twitter, have become an integral part of the public discourse and they provide a platform for people to express their opinions and engage in discussions on important issues around the world.
The fact that Twitter has censored posts by political opponents and blocked access to posts by actors like John Cusack because Musk didn’t like what he was saying shows that censorship is not just limited to the documentary itself: it extends to people who try to bring attention to it as well.
The censorship of the BBC documentary and journalists highlights the need for social media platforms to be transparent and accountable in their policies and practices. How and why were these decisions made to remove journalists and why did Twitter follow the orders of India’s government?
Free speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies and censorship of dissenting voices undermines this fundamental right. Tell Elon Musk to stop silencing journalists on Twitter now.
Together, let's hold Twitter accountable and ensure access to information on its platform.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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