Morning Wire SnapChat Drug Overdoses & AP Course Change | 2.3.23
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Feb 3, 2023 Families are taking legal action against Snapchat after tragic overdoses linked to counterfeit drugs sold on the platform. The College Board has made notable changes to the AP African American Studies curriculum, removing controversial topics. Additionally, there's a deep dive into media biases regarding the Russiagate narrative, scrutinizing how legacy outlets report on intelligence matters. The ongoing debates over educational content in Florida showcase escalating tensions in academia.
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Snapchat's Role in Drug Trade
- Snapchat's disappearing messages and emoji codes for drugs facilitate illegal activities.
- This makes it difficult to track drug deals and hold dealers accountable.
Snapchat Lawsuit
- Over 50 families sued Snapchat, blaming the platform for their children's fatal fentanyl overdoses.
- They allege that drug dealers used Snapchat to connect with their kids and sell fentanyl-laced drugs.
AP Course Revision
- The College Board revised its AP African-American Studies curriculum after criticism from conservatives like Ron DeSantis.
- The revised curriculum removed content related to critical race theory, queer theory, and Black Lives Matter.