Michael Schellenberger

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1/31/2026, 4:17:26 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@SethGJones @nytimes @cwarzel I don't think anyone will try to deny that The New York Times repeatedly called J6 an "insurrection," but here are a few more examples.
Michael Shellenberger
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@SethGJones @nytimes On February 5, in a long piece based on "a digital file containing the precise locations of more than 12 million individual smartphones for several months in 2016 and 2017," NY Times writers @cwarzel and Stuart A. Thompson, who has repeatedly demanded censorship, called J6 an
Michael Shellenberger
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@SethGJones On January 7, 2021, @nytimes not only called J6 an "insurrection," it encouraged teachers to teach students that social media was to blame. The Times would go on to demand government censorship of citizens in the name of preventing "insurrection."

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/…
Michael Shellenberger
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Even more disturbing is that the article quotes Seth G. Jones @SethGJones saying, “When you start using the language of warfare and treating someone that has an opposing view as a terrorist or as an insurgent, that legitimizes the use of violence against them."

Well, that's
Michael Shellenberger
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The Times uses the word "insurgency" rather than "insurrection" for its headline, even though not a single one of the people the article criticizes uses that word. Three use the word "insurrection" and one uses the word "revolution."

Perhaps that's because the Times knows that
Michael Shellenberger
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Calling anti-ICE riots an "insurrection" or "insurgency... poses dangers," says @nytimes. It "legitimizes the use of violence," says a CSIS expert.

Funny, then, how The Times labeled January 6 an "insurrection" and the same CSIS expert called J6 a "terrorist incident."

The statement and images engage in public discourse by discussing the media's portrayal of the January 6 events as an 'insurrection' and the implications of such language. It critiques the New York Times' use of terminology and its potential impact on public perception and policy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about the potential harm of labeling events as 'insurrection,' suggesting it could legitimize violence, which aligns with striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It critiques media narratives without engaging in personal attacks, respecting the dignity of those involved. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by questioning the implications of media language, encouraging critical thinking. [+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.
    It engages in constructive criticism of media practices, focusing on the implications of language use rather than personal attacks. [+1]