Matt Taibbi

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1/31/2024, 5:19:41 PM
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13. Press outlets unfailingly refer to the group using neutral terms like “online hate watchdog," “anti-hate campaigners," “hate-speech watchdog," “anti-hate group," or even just “disinformation researchers," never mentioning its political affiliation.
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12. "STEVE DISCUSSED HIS WORK WITH... THE CENTRE FOR COUNTERING DIGITAL HATE..."

There are also minutes of a meeting between MP Reed, the Community Service Trust, and the Jewish Leadership Council:
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11. "LABOUR TOGETHER HELPED SET UP..." Labour Party documents also show CCDH was created under the auspices of Labour MP and Shadow Minister Steve Reed, using resources of the Labour Together think tank.

This is from a memo called “Steve’s record on fighting antisemitism.”
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10. The CCDH did not respond to requests for comment on this issue.
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9. The only problem: the CCDH is not a registered charity in the UK.

Reporter Paul Holden was told by the UK Charity Commission the CCDH never applied for such status.

It's also not listed in the UK Charity Commission's public register: https://register-of-charities.ch…
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8. When @CCDHate CEO Imran Ahmed gave a speech at the 2023 "Eradicating Hate" summit, he mentioned the group's 501 (c)(3) status in his opening sentences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

The statement in question is critical of the way media outlets report on the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), suggesting a lack of transparency regarding the group's political affiliations and implying a bias in the targets chosen by CCDH. The tone is accusatory and implies a conflict of interest or hidden agenda. The content of the statement is a critique of media practices and the operations of CCDH, which is a matter of public interest.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm but is critical in nature, aiming to highlight perceived issues in reporting and potential biases.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and dignity by not targeting individuals but rather commenting on the actions of organizations and media outlets. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement encourages a form of dialogue by pointing out what the author perceives as a lack of critical reporting, which could lead to further discussion on the topic. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement aims to use influence to prompt a reconsideration of reporting practices, which could be seen as an attempt to better society by advocating for transparency. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principle of free speech by expressing an opinion on a matter of public interest, and it does so responsibly by focusing on the actions of organizations rather than individuals. [+1]