Twitter warns of new violence to come, brewing again on social media, as reason for Trump ban
Calls for widespread protests on the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden have been rampant online for weeks. These demonstrations are scheduled to culminate with what organizers have dubbed a “Million MAGA March” on January 20 itself, as the new president and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are to be sworn in on the same Capitol grounds that rioters overrun on Wednesday. https://wapo.st/3q5Dkis
Republican tech elites like Peter Thiel were once enticed by the prospect that Trump would usher in a new, ultra-capitalist era of Republican politics. Now they’re adrift. https://wapo.st/3sEBxHM
Facebook’s decision to outsource the future of Trump’s account to an independent Oversight Board stems from a tortured relationship with the former president. It could also set a precedent on how social media companies handle politicians and on how they will balance free speech and harm. https://wapo.st/2RohxpQ
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