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House GOP Subpoenas Google Over Biden-Era Content Moderation

  • #Computers & internet
  • #Freedom of speech & expression
  • #Politics
  • #United States of America
House GOP Subpoenas Google Over Biden-Era Content Moderation
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MAR 7
Above: A Google logo sign at the Google for Startups campus in Warsaw, Poland, on Feb. 13, 2025. Image copyright: Damian Lemanski/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
story last updated MAR 10

The Spin

Republican narrative

Content moderation on social media reflects a dangerous overreach, stifling the marketplace of ideas that underpins democracy. When platforms censor "fake news" or "hate speech" — terms with inherently vague definitions — they inevitably silence legitimate political discourse.

Cato

Democratic narrative

Content moderation decisions are made independently based on clear platform policies, not government pressure, and are necessary to maintain a safe online environment while protecting free expression and fostering meaningful public discourse. Social media platforms have a civic duty to maintain civilized public discourse.

Michigan Publishing

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