Matt Taibbi

Rank 22 of 47

Score 35

@GDI_ScottQuail Neither The Divide nor I Can’t Breathe was narrative-driven. I wasn’t a voice anyone wanted to hear from after George Floyd was killed despite all the work I did on that subject - what I found was that police murders were relatively rare, but stops had hugely increased, not

9/11/2025, 1:01:01 AM

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Scott Quail

@GDI_ScottQuail

145d

@mtaibbi Any regrets about your years of focus on supporting the narrative that created this climate? I'm not being facetious. Serious question.

Matt Taibbi

@mtaibbi

145d

I wrote two books about police brutality, and nearly three years researching the murder of Eric Garner. Forgive the ten seconds of condolence for Kirk

@SuperLothario

@MikeTL11

145d

@mtaibbi Stop being a bitch. Violence can reach whites as well.
You just accept violence against Blacks as a function of society. You absolutely do so every day of your life.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing issues of police brutality and public perception following George Floyd's death. It reflects on the speaker's past work and the challenges faced in being heard on these topics.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly cause harm but reflects on the difficulty of being heard on important issues.
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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, focusing on public issues rather than personal attacks. [+1]
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I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It attempts to promote understanding by sharing insights from past work on police brutality. [+1]
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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 dialogue by responding to criticism with a reflection on past efforts. [+1]