Fri Oct 25 19:20:00 UTC 2024: – Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) claims the Trump campaign is gaining momentum in Pennsylvania and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for spreading misinformation during an appearance on “The Evening Edit.”
– Meta’s oversight board ruled against the company’s decision to remove a Facebook meme that mocked Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The meme featured their faces superimposed over a “Dumb and Dumber” movie poster, displaying a non-sexualized derogatory depiction.
– The board noted that Meta is engaging in “overenforcement” of its anti-harassment and bullying policies, warning that this hampers political speech, especially during elections.
– Oversight Board co-chair Michael McConnell emphasized the importance of free speech on social media platforms, particularly for political discourse.
– This ruling follows a previous decision where the board found that the phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was not hate speech, as it can express solidarity with Palestinians without promoting violence.
– The board’s decision contrasted with organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, which argue that the phrase is inherently antisemitic.
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