Matt Taibbi

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15. The CCDH appeared often in #TwitterFiles documents. A typical scenario saw the company receive a query from a media outlet, asking why this or that account identified as hateful/bigoted/inaccurate by the CCDH had not yet been banned:
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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.

The statement is part of a series of tweets discussing the involvement of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) in advocating for the removal of certain accounts from social media platforms due to alleged misinformation. The tone of the statement is informative and critical, highlighting the actions of state attorneys general and a PR firm in relation to Twitter's handling of accounts identified as sources of Covid misinformation. The statement also implies a connection between political affiliations and the targeting of certain accounts by the CCDH.

  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 and dignity by not revealing personal information beyond public actions of organizations and individuals in their professional capacity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+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 promotes understanding of the situation by providing context and information about the actions of the CCDH and related entities. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement acknowledges the actions of the CCDH and the response from Twitter, contributing to a correction of the public record if misinformation was previously present. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement uses the platform to discuss matters of public interest responsibly, without spreading misinformation or engaging in harmful rhetoric. [+1]