Morning Wire Doctors Sue Over Covid Censorship | 8.20.22
Aug 20, 2022
A group of doctors is taking on big tech, challenging alleged censorship over COVID-19 discussions and highlighting free speech issues. Meanwhile, universities are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion training, with strikingly little focus on free speech in their orientation materials. The conversation also takes a turn to modern dating trends, revealing how the pandemic has reshaped preferences, with singles increasingly valuing sober dates and emotional connections as they navigate changing social landscapes.
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Doctors Sue Big Tech
- Doctors and epidemiologists critical of COVID policies are suing tech companies and the government.
- They allege a coordinated censorship effort violating the First Amendment.
Section 230 and Government Pressure
- Tech companies may argue they acted independently, protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
- However, government pressure could invalidate this defense, impacting similar lawsuits like Rogan O'Hanley's.
DEI Training on Campuses
- A Speech First report reveals 91% of public universities use DEI training in freshman orientation, exceeding free speech content.
- Examples include promoting drag shows and requiring implicit bias tests, despite their questionable validity.