Morning Wire Bombshell Report on Censorship Industrial Complex | Sunday Extra
Nov 12, 2023
A bombshell report unveils how U.S. government agencies collaborated with big tech and academia to censor conservative voices before the 2020 election. The discussion highlights the formation of the Election Integrity Partnership and its impact on free speech. Critical court rulings reveal government involvement in suppressing humor and political expression. The conversation also delves into GOP strategies aimed at combatting this censorship and the urgent need for reforms to protect First Amendment rights.
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Election Integrity Partnership
- The Election Integrity Partnership, formed before the 2020 election, involved government, universities, and Big Tech.
- It allegedly censored conservative voices using software like "gyra tickets."
Big Tech's Role in Censorship
- Big Tech's involvement with the EIP created a chilling effect on free speech.
- The partnership flagged content for censorship, impacting the reach of certain posts and tweets.
Censorship Beyond Misinformation
- The censorship wasn't limited to misinformation; it included jokes, political opinions, and even factual information.
- The initial focus was on foreign interference, but it shifted to targeting Americans.