

The Twitter Files and the Future of the Democratic Party With Silicon Valley's Congressman
6 snips Dec 16, 2022
Ro Khanna, a progressive congressman from California's tech hub, discusses the critical state of American manufacturing and the effects of globalization. He advocates for transparency in big tech, recalling his stance on the Hunter Biden laptop story amidst censorship debates. Khanna highlights the shifting dynamics in politics, where the GOP captures the working-class narrative, urging Democrats to reconnect with their values. He also touches on the importance of collaboration between private and public sectors to revitalize the economy.
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Khanna's Email to Twitter
- Ro Khanna expressed concern over Twitter censoring the New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story.
- He felt it violated First Amendment principles, despite not supporting the Post or the story's content.
The Twitter Files
- Bari Weiss explains the Twitter Files, her investigation with Matt Taibbi into Twitter's archives.
- Their findings confirmed accusations of censorship and shadow banning.
Big Tech and Democracy
- Khanna believes we should discuss Big Tech's responsibility to democracy.
- He argues we should focus on a healthy public forum, not just legal requirements.