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    #282: An Episode of Rocket

    June 4th, 2020 · 53 minutes

    This week we're covering Twitter and Facebook's respective responses to Trump's posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’ - The Verge
    Trump’s Twitter order violates the First Amendment, new lawsuit claims - The Verge
    Section 230 Is Now At Risk, But Experts Say The Internet Would Never Be The Same : NPR
    Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Decision to Leave Trump Posts Alone - WSJ
    Mark Zuckerberg defends hands-off Trump policy to employees after walkout - The Verge
    Trump and his allies are now openly threatening Americans with violence - The Verge
    Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence - The Verge
    Mutual Aid NYC
    National Bail Fund Network — Community Justice Exchange