Holocaust Remembrance Groups Leave X Over Hate Speech Concerns
In mid-December 2024, about 17 Holocaust remembrance organizations and 22 individuals deactivated their X accounts due to Elon Musk's support of a racist replacement theory and the platform's perceived increase in disinformation and hate speech since October 2022.
Holocaust Remembrance Groups Leave X Over Hate Speech Concerns
In mid-December 2024, about 17 Holocaust remembrance organizations and 22 individuals deactivated their X accounts due to Elon Musk's support of a racist replacement theory and the platform's perceived increase in disinformation and hate speech since October 2022.
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52% Bias Score
Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland
Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...
Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland
Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...
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36% Bias Score
California DMV Revokes License Plate Deemed Offensive
The California DMV apologized for and revoked a license plate, "LOLOCT7," considered offensive due to a perceived reference to the October 7th attack on Israel, but the owner's son says it was a reference to his grandfather ('LOLO'), Cybertruck ('CT'), and seven children ('7').
California DMV Revokes License Plate Deemed Offensive
The California DMV apologized for and revoked a license plate, "LOLOCT7," considered offensive due to a perceived reference to the October 7th attack on Israel, but the owner's son says it was a reference to his grandfather ('LOLO'), Cybertruck ('CT'), and seven children ('7').
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52% Bias Score
39 Holocaust Organizations Quit X Over Antisemitism
On December 12, 2023, 39 UK and German Holocaust-related organizations and individuals deactivated their X accounts in protest of the platform's promotion of misinformation and antisemitism, joining a growing exodus since Elon Musk's takeover.
39 Holocaust Organizations Quit X Over Antisemitism
On December 12, 2023, 39 UK and German Holocaust-related organizations and individuals deactivated their X accounts in protest of the platform's promotion of misinformation and antisemitism, joining a growing exodus since Elon Musk's takeover.
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40% Bias Score
Inconsistent Legal Responses to Antisemitism in Germany
The German legal system inconsistently addresses antisemitic acts, with varying judicial interpretations leading to disparate outcomes, highlighting the need for improved judicial training, legal clarity, and preventative measures to combat antisemitism effectively.
Inconsistent Legal Responses to Antisemitism in Germany
The German legal system inconsistently addresses antisemitic acts, with varying judicial interpretations leading to disparate outcomes, highlighting the need for improved judicial training, legal clarity, and preventative measures to combat antisemitism effectively.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Court Archives Case Against Publisher Sanoma, Dismissing Vox's Hate Speech Claims
The Madrid Provincial Court archived a case against publisher Sanoma, dismissing Vox's claims of defamation, libel, and hate speech due to insufficient legal grounds and the lack of a prior conciliation process; the court cited the non-applicability of such crimes to corporate entities and that poli...
Spanish Court Archives Case Against Publisher Sanoma, Dismissing Vox's Hate Speech Claims
The Madrid Provincial Court archived a case against publisher Sanoma, dismissing Vox's claims of defamation, libel, and hate speech due to insufficient legal grounds and the lack of a prior conciliation process; the court cited the non-applicability of such crimes to corporate entities and that poli...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Court to Try Vox Spokesperson for Hate Crime
A Valencia court will try Vox spokesperson Juanma Badenas for a possible hate crime after a Socialist complaint about his comments falsely linking a murder to a migrant; the trial is set for January 16th.
Spanish Court to Try Vox Spokesperson for Hate Crime
A Valencia court will try Vox spokesperson Juanma Badenas for a possible hate crime after a Socialist complaint about his comments falsely linking a murder to a migrant; the trial is set for January 16th.
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28% Bias Score
French Court Drops Top Charge in Samuel Paty Murder Case
A French court dropped the most serious charge against two men accused of complicity in the 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher killed by an Islamist extremist, opting instead for the lesser charge of association with terrorists; six other defendants are also being tried for their roles in the eve...
French Court Drops Top Charge in Samuel Paty Murder Case
A French court dropped the most serious charge against two men accused of complicity in the 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher killed by an Islamist extremist, opting instead for the lesser charge of association with terrorists; six other defendants are also being tried for their roles in the eve...
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48% Bias Score
Death Threat Against German Historian Exposes Rising Attacks on Scientists
German historian Jan Klas Berends received a death threat for his criticism of reduced aid to Ukraine, highlighting a concerning trend of attacks against German scientists, especially those researching politically sensitive topics, with 45% reporting such incidents in a recent study.
Death Threat Against German Historian Exposes Rising Attacks on Scientists
German historian Jan Klas Berends received a death threat for his criticism of reduced aid to Ukraine, highlighting a concerning trend of attacks against German scientists, especially those researching politically sensitive topics, with 45% reporting such incidents in a recent study.
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48% Bias Score
"Indigenous Activists Launch Anti-Hate Social Network Milpamérica.org"
"In response to Elon Musk's appointment and online hate speech, 75 Indigenous Mesoamerican activists created Milpamérica.org, a social network with 266 members, promoting anti-racist and anti-neoliberal discourse and prioritizing community needs over profit."
"Indigenous Activists Launch Anti-Hate Social Network Milpamérica.org"
"In response to Elon Musk's appointment and online hate speech, 75 Indigenous Mesoamerican activists created Milpamérica.org, a social network with 266 members, promoting anti-racist and anti-neoliberal discourse and prioritizing community needs over profit."
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Presenter Sentenced for Online Hate Speech
Dutch TV presenter Raisa Blommestijn was sentenced to 80 hours of community service (40 suspended) for online hate speech targeting Black people, exceeding the prosecution's request and sparking debate about freedom of speech.
Dutch Presenter Sentenced for Online Hate Speech
Dutch TV presenter Raisa Blommestijn was sentenced to 80 hours of community service (40 suspended) for online hate speech targeting Black people, exceeding the prosecution's request and sparking debate about freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
French Teacher's Murder: Moroccan Man Admits to Incitement
Brahim Snina, a 52-year-old Moroccan man, admitted to inciting the October 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a French teacher, by falsely claiming Paty had shown cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class and revealing Paty's school and address online, leading to his assassination by Abdullah Anzurov.
French Teacher's Murder: Moroccan Man Admits to Incitement
Brahim Snina, a 52-year-old Moroccan man, admitted to inciting the October 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a French teacher, by falsely claiming Paty had shown cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class and revealing Paty's school and address online, leading to his assassination by Abdullah Anzurov.
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36% Bias Score