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1 Dec, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Gigi Sohn just absolutely destroyed @tedcruz flimsy arguments in this confirmation hearing.

Because she's a true defender of free speech, and he's just an opportunistic grifter
"I'm sure you've got the tweets," @gigibsohn says.

Ted Cruz, deflated, goes on to show the tweets anyway.

Gigi Sohn responds clearly and confidently about her support for free speech, and shows once again she's smart and thoughtful on issues like Big Tech and disinformation.
.@gigibsohn responds to @tedcruz ridiculous questions by making it clear she thinks we need more transparency in Big Tech moderation decisions. Well done 👏
Crucial moment now: @SenatorSinema parroting telecom industry talking points (she wants loophole filled #netneutrality legislation rather than strong rules at the FCC).

Gigi Sohn gives a smart response

Sinema silent. Stunned?

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1 Dec
Okay, this House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on #Section230 is kicking off now. Watch along here: energycommerce.house.gov/committee-acti…
.@USRepMikeDoyle just claimed that Congress has consulted with "the people most affected" by Section 230.

How can he say that? There are zero witnesses at today's hearing who are experts on SESTA/FOSTA or the impact that the last Section 230 changes had on sex workers. Absurd
He also falsely claims that there is bipartisan agreement on how to change Section 230. That's laughable. Democrats and Republicans could not be further apart on this issue. They hate 230 for completely opposite reasons. None of the bills discussed today have a chance in hell
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1 Dec
I spoke to @thehill about how it's irresponsible and unconscionable for Democrats to continue pushing for changes to Section 230 while ignoring the voices of sex workers and LGBTQ+ folks who were harmed by SESTA/FOSTA, the last major change to Section 230 thehill.com/policy/technol…
There are no witnesses at today's hearing who are experts in sex work or the impact of SESTA/FOSTA on LGBTQ+ folks.

Not a single lawmaker on the committee responded to or acknowledged the concerns in this letter signed by 70+ human rights groups fightforthefuture.org/news/2021-01-2…
This is no way to make policy. Lawmakers need to stop ignoring sex workers. Period.

Beyond the substantive concerns with changing Section 230, let's talk about the political reality that none of the bills being discussed today have a chance in hell of moving forward.
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17 Nov
NEW: Remember #netneutrality? I wrote for @motherboard about how if we don't restore these rules at the FCC it's only a matter of time before Big Tech monsters like Facebook cut deals with ISPs to solidify their monopoly power and dominate the web forever vice.com/en/article/epx…
The piece comes ahead of an expected confirmation hearing for FCC chair @JRosenworcelFCC today. @SenatorCantwell needs to schedule a confirmation hearing for Gigi Sohn immediately. It's essential that we get the FCC back up and running, before it's too late.
Both Democrats and Republicans have been talking a big game about "reining in Big Tech." Pay careful attention to how they vote on these upcoming FCC nominations. Any lawmaker who votes to kneecap the FCC should not be taken seriously when they say they want to "take on Facebook"
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17 Nov
BREAKING: More than 200 artists and 30 leading human rights organizations have signed this open letter led by @fightfortheftr calling on @RedRocksCO @aegpresents @axs to cancel plans to use Amazon palm scanning biometric surveillance devices at concerts. AmazonDoesntRock.com
Signers of AmazonDoesntRock.com include @tmorello @kathleenhanna @mannequinpussy @DIIV @deerhoof @jeffrosenstock @anti_flag @sad13 @DowntownBoys @anjimilemusic @MarthaDIY @Gramatik @mirahmusic @oceanator @tainaasili @AJJtheBand @thebl0w @controltopband @illuminatihotts & more ImageImage
30 human rights organizations echoed artists’ demands on AmazonDoesntRock.com, including @athenaforall @UNITEDWEDREAM @jwjnational @afsc_org @KairosFellows @mediajustice @accessnow @18millionrising @MPower_Change @OpenMediaOrg @STOPSpyingNY @jvplive @PresenteOrg & more. ImageImage
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29 Oct
THREAD: It’s tempting to view Facebook’s rebranding as nothing more than a cynical attempt by the company to distance itself from endless scandals and the real-world harm caused by its surveillance capitalist business model.

But it’s actually much more sinister than that.
With this announcement Mark Zuckerberg revealed his end game: he’s making a play to control the future of the Internet.
My org @fightfortheftr has long advocated for decentralized community-driven alternatives to Big Tech monopolies & their abusive business practices. Decentralized tech projects (ranging from Matrix to Filecoin) are often broadly referred to as“Web 3” the next iteration of the web
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30 Sep
A few reporters asked me what I think about the latest Facebook scandals and today's hearing on Instagram and harm to kids.

First of all, I think Facebook shouldn't exist and most of its surveillance capitalist business practices should be banned, but beyond that... THREAD:
Conversations about how to best protect kids on social media need to start with the understanding that, for at least some kids and teens, access to online community can be a lifeline.
For LGBTQ+ youth with unsupportive parents, for example, the ability to seek out peers with similar experiences online could be the difference between depressing isolation and thriving within a supportive community.
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