"Well, actually, I think across the spectrum. I don't think this is a Democrat or Republican thing," Zuckerberg responded. "I think that some people are more sophisticated and just authentic and natural on the internet and social media than others. But overall, I do think that social media allows everyone to have a voice, including people who might have not traditionally been able to get their message out through a lot of the traditional media. And that's not necessarily a partisan point." … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg rejects claim that Facebook is ‘right-wing echo chamber’
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At Snopes, a Peek Down the Right-Wing Rabbit Holes
Over in the Snopes sports section, we find of course that the NFL is hardly immune to scrutiny. “Did an NFL Player Burn an American Flag in a Locker Room?” I mean, please click on this one and go look at the photo. Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett is doing a dance in the middle of the locker room, holding a burning American flag, as his teammates cheer him. Most of the players are black, including that obvious America-hater Richard Sherman. But even Bennett’s coach, Pete Carroll, is cheering. What is going on in that Satanic city? Nothing nefarious, it turns out, although somewhere, someone is doctoring photographs, because Snopes shows the real photo, in which Bennett is holding… nothing. … [Read more...] about At Snopes, a Peek Down the Right-Wing Rabbit Holes
Mark Zuckerberg Denies that Facebook Is a ‘Right-Wing Echo Chamber’
Allen began by claiming that the Facebook platform is “helping President Trump win again,” and asked Zuckerberg how he feels about that. Zuckerberg went on to say that he believes that this is not a partisan issue but that some people are just more authentic or natural on the internet and social media, noting that social media allows everyone to have a voice. … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg Denies that Facebook Is a ‘Right-Wing Echo Chamber’
Slate Blames ‘Right Wing Moral Panic,’ Breitbart for ‘Cuties’ Backlash
“Those labeling it child pornography seem to have adopted a modified version of Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart’s adage: They know it when they don’t see it,” writes Adams, who goes on to say that “by definition, pornography requires intent,” adding that the intent of Cuties director Maïmouna Doucouré “is clear.” … [Read more...] about Slate Blames ‘Right Wing Moral Panic,’ Breitbart for ‘Cuties’ Backlash
Film Critics Praise Netflix’s Tween-Twerking ‘Cuties,’ Condemn ‘Right-Wing Campaign’
Critics are arguing that the movie’s sexually charged portrayal of tween girls is actually an artistic commentary thereof — and that right-wing naysayers are missing the point. But as Breitbart News’ John Nolte wrote in his review, “Cuties is not an indictment of the sexualization of children. Cuties sexualizes children,” and portrays twerking as a “path to enlightenment and growth.” … [Read more...] about Film Critics Praise Netflix’s Tween-Twerking ‘Cuties,’ Condemn ‘Right-Wing Campaign’
