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Facebook strikes a blow against free speech

By Nathan Maxwell

Published January 17, 2022 11:00am ET

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Facebook strikes a blow against free speech — FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2013 file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Facebook is suing several law firms that represented Paul Ceglia, a man who claimed he owned half of the social network and was entitled to billions of dollars from the company and Zuckerberg. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) | Jeff Chiu

Is activism taboo in the metaverse?

You’d be forgiven for thinking Facebook’s name change to Meta is a nod to its metastasizing censorship. From dubious fact-check labels to restricting what it calls “misinformation,” Facebook too often aims to throttle public discourse. Its newest strategy: remove cost-effective communication tools from campaigns and political advocacy groups.

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