Matt Taibbi

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1/31/2024, 5:19:43 PM
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17. Outlets ranging from @nytimes to @BBC to @guardian should tell readers the CCDH is a partisan political project, created by a think-tank tied to Labour centrist and current poll leader Sir Keir Starmer. Embarrassing also that none checked its charitable status before.
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16. "THEY WANT JACK TO ANNOUNCE TOMORROW..." In another example, an outside PR firm gave Twitter the bad news that 12 state attorneys general were demanding immediate action from then-CEO Jack Dorsey on accounts identified as Covid misinformation sources.
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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:

The statement in question appears to be part of a larger conversation regarding the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and its alleged political affiliations and representations. The tone of the statement is investigative and critical, questioning the integrity of the CCDH and its status as a charity. The intent seems to be to inform the public about potential discrepancies between the CCDH's self-representation and its actual activities or affiliations. The content includes a series of tweets and linked articles that suggest a partisan bias in the CCDH's operations and criticize media outlets for not thoroughly vetting the organization's charitable status and political ties.

  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 does not engage in harassment or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not directly promote empathy or compassion, but it does encourage transparency.
  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 engages in constructive criticism by questioning the CCDH's representations. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement itself does not acknowledge mistakes, but it calls for accountability from the CCDH and media outlets.
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to encourage a more informed public discourse. [+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 dialogue. [+1]