The Left Should Oppose Censorship by Big Tech Companies- by Ben Burgis
It’s easy for the Left to cheer when racists, fascists, and reactionaries are de-platformed by tech companies. But the censors aren’t our friends. We should champion free speech online — and argue that the best way to protect it is with a socialist program that brings privatized social media platforms into public control. I’m the host of a podcast and YouTube show called Give Them An Argument (GTAA). Last month,… …