Twitch Bans Using the Word 'Zionist' to 'Attack or Demean' After Lawmaker Calls for Probe of Top Political Streamer
Twitch has updated its Hateful Conduct policy to ban the use of the term "Zionist" in a harmful or demeaning way.
Wife of Conservative Official Imprisoned for 1 Year Over Racist Social Media Posts: 'If That Makes Me Racist, So Be It'
A woman who posted that immigrants should face mass deportation and to set hotels housing them on fire has been sentenced to more than a year of jail time.
Young LGBTQ People Almost Twice As Likely To Experience Harassment Online: Report
A new study released by an online U.K. company on Monday shows that LGBTQ youths experience more harassment and hate speech online than their heterosexual peers.
Rightwing Podcast Hosts Face Trial For Calling For Death Of Harry, Meghan's 'Abomination' Child
Two British podcasters, who reportedly called for the execution of Prince Harry for marrying Meghan Markle, are now on trial for reportedly encouraging right-wing terrorism.
Over 100 Suspects Questioned In Investigation Of Hate Posts Against Politicians In Germany
German authorities carried out raids on Tuesday in an investigation of hate posts against politicians connected to last year’s national election.
Ex-UCLA Lecturer Allegedly Posted Troubling Videos Referencing Mass Shooting And Race
A former UCLA lecturer was taken into custody by Colorado Police after allegedly posting a disturbing video and sending a manifesto to the campus referencing a mass shooting.
Facebook 'Unwilling' To Combat Hate Speech, Civil Rights Groups Say
Facebook is allegedly unwilling to combat hate speech on its platform, according to civil rights groups. On Tuesday, Facebook’s top executives met with civil rights groups to address concerns about its hate speech policies.
Facebook Uses AI To Fight COVID-19 Misinformation, Hate Speech; Here's How
Facebook is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to combat COVID-19 misinformation and take down hateful memes.