Morning Wire Twitter Censored Covid Information & Bail Reform Failure | 12.29.22
Dec 29, 2022
Revelations from the Twitter files expose how COVID-19 information was censored under pressure from both the Trump and Biden administrations. A lawsuit against the Bail Project raises alarms after a shooting incident linked to its released individuals. Meanwhile, companies are adapting to a tight labor market by shifting towards skills-based hiring, prioritizing experience over traditional degree requirements. This marks a significant transformation in employment practices across the U.S.
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White House COVID-19 Censorship
- The White House pressured Twitter to censor COVID-19 information.
- This censorship targeted opinions conflicting with official messaging under both Trump and Biden administrations.
Alex Berenson Censorship Request
- The Biden administration wanted Alex Berenson banned from Twitter.
- This was after he tweeted that the COVID-19 vaccine "does not stop infection or transmission."
FBI Meetings with Tech Firms
- The FBI held regular meetings with major tech firms, including Facebook, Microsoft, and Reddit, regarding content moderation.
- An unnamed government agency, likely the CIA, was also present at these meetings.