Matt Taibbi

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14. Outlets reporting on CCDH’s high-profile takes on say, X, or @rustyrockets, or @RobertKennedyJr never bring up its ties to Labour, or note the coincidence that CCDH targets are invariably critics of centrist Labour policies.
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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…

The statement is part of a series of tweets by a journalist discussing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and its interactions with media and social media platforms. The tone of the tweets is investigative and critical, questioning the neutrality and transparency of the CCDH, as well as the media's portrayal of the organization. The images included in the tweets are screenshots of emails, articles, and documents that provide context and evidence for the claims being made. The intent is to inform the public about potential biases and lack of disclosure regarding the CCDH's political affiliations and actions.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to inform and does not appear to cause harm. [+1]
  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 by not disclosing sensitive personal information. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement encourages understanding of the context behind the CCDH's actions. [+1]
  4. 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 invites constructive criticism and dialogue about the CCDH's practices. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The journalist is willing to correct mistakes, as indicated by the request for comment from the CCDH. [+1]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses the journalist's platform to inform the public, which could be seen as an effort to better society. [+1]
  7. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by sharing information and encouraging open discussion. [+1]