Hate Speech

Facebook Cracked Down On Extremism. It Only Took A Major Boycott And Multiple Killings.

Social media platforms have issued bans and takedowns as they face mounting pressure. But how much has really changed?
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The Facebook Ad Boycott Keeps Growing

A movement to pull ads from the social media platform has grown to 270 companies, including some prominent household names.
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YouTube Bans White Supremacists Richard Spencer, David Duke And Stefan Molyneux

Their YouTube channels and several others were terminated for violating policies prohibiting hate speech.
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Twitch Suspends Trump's Account For Violating 'Hateful Conduct' Rules

The Amazon-owned livestreaming platform said two recent streams on the president's channel prompted the suspension.
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Reddit Bans Popular Pro-Trump Subreddit

The site also took down the left-wing subreddit r/ChapoTrapHouse. "All communities on Reddit must abide by our content policy in good faith," Reddit's CEO said.
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Facebook Ad Boycott Gains Steam As Companies Join 'Stop Hate For Profit'

A growing movement has brands reevaluating their relationship with the social media platform.
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'Zoombombers' Target Religious Minorities With Hateful Messages

Extremists exploit dependence on video conferencing during the pandemic to spread anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate.
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Asian People Are Being Targeted By Racist Attacks. Here's How You Can Be An Ally.

The coronavirus pandemic is fueling racism that often unfolds right in front of bystanders.
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West Point Says Cadets Didn't Engage In Hate Speech By Flashing 'OK' Hand Symbol

After a weeklong investigation, the U.S. military academy found that they were playing the "circle game" even before cameras were recording.
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Facebook Is A Cesspool Of Fake Accounts And Hate. Here's What They've Done About It.

The social media giant removed billions of fake accounts this year, but still faces criticism over its role in the 2020 presidential election.
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