Matt Taibbi

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1/31/2024, 5:19:37 PM
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6. "WE'VE DETERMINED YOU'RE A PUBLIC CHARITY"

Soon after, on April 23, 2021, the IRS sent the CCDH the good news that it had been granted tax-exempt status:
Matt Taibbi
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5. Later in April, 2021, an outside law firm engaged by CCDH sent the IRS a letter asking for expedited review, saying, "the Charity has the potential to receive significant funding contributions of various sizes”:
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4. In March, 2021, CCDH's new US entity applied for tax-exempt status in the U.S., claiming it was a registered charity in the UK:
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3. CCDH is currently being sued by this platform, X, which has accused it of manipulating X data to make it "appear as if X is overwhelmed by harmful content":
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2. The Center for Countering Digital Hate, or CCDH, is one of the most powerful players in the global "anti-disinformation" space, with a reputation for successfully pressuring Internet platforms to remove disfavored speech:
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1. UK FILES EXTRA:
The Center for Countering Digital Hate, the IRS, and 501 (c)(3) status

The statement appears to be a factual recount of the Center for Countering Digital Hate's (CCDH) application for and receipt of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, as well as its activities and the context in which it operates. The tone is neutral and informative, providing a timeline of events and official communications related to the CCDH's tax status and its engagement with the IRS. The content includes a series of replies that build upon each other to give a comprehensive view of the situation.

  1. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement adheres to the principle by using its platform to inform and provide transparency about the CCDH's tax-exempt status and related activities, without engaging in misinformation or harmful rhetoric. [+1]