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1/ 🧵 Democrats need to understand the 26 words that created the internet as we know it - Section 230 before the Supreme Court next week. There’s a reason GQP Sen. Josh Hawley wants it gutted. There’s a reason (D) Sen. @RonWyden wrote it. Let’s break it down. It protects YOU.

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2/ “We're talking about rewriting the legal rules that govern the fundamental architecture of the internet," - @EFF — Conservatives are using the case as a vehicle to rail against "Big Tech" firms & amplify claims ..platforms censor content based on political ideology.” - CBS

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3/ It fact, it does just the opposite of what Hawley claims, who has taken several shots at the First Amendment and free speech, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-section-230-social-media-google-v-gonzalez/

Supreme Court to hear case that could reshape the "fundamental architecture" of the internet The Supreme Court will for the first time consider the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties. cbsnews.com

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4/ This is not Elon’s version of free speech. Algorithms are necessary, and so is Section 230. https://reason.com/2023/01/13/googles-brief-to-the-supreme-court-explains-why-we-need-section-230/ via @reason

Google's brief to the Supreme Court explains why we need Section 230 'Gonzalez v. Google' seeks to strip Google of protections from civil liability for third-party content under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. reason.com

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5/ A thread here. 1/3 It does nothing to reign in Big Tech. It leads to censorship of YOU.

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6/ @ACLU “ … it will drive platforms both to censor lawful content & also to feature speech of little interest or value to users, including voter suppression material, disinformation and hate speech, contrary to the goals …”https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-warns-harm-free-speech-online-if-supreme-court-dismantles-section-230

ACLU Warns of Harm to Free Speech Online if Supreme Court Dismantles Section 230 | American Civil Liberties Union aclu.org

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7/ Sen. Ron Wyden’s filed an amicus brief also https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-wyden-and-former-rep-cox-urge-supreme-court-to-uphold-precedent-on-section-230

Sen. Wyden and former Rep. Cox Urge Supreme Court To Uphold Precedent on Section 230 | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wyden.senate.gov

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8/ I wrote this law to protect free speech. Now Trump wants to revoke it. By Ron Wyden for CNN Business Perspectives https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/09/perspectives/ron-wyden-section-230

I wrote this law to protect free speech. Now Trump wants to revoke it | CNN Business Protecting Section 230 is crucial to defending free speech online, especially by those without power and influence, such as the protesters against police violence, writes Ron Wyden, a senator from Oregon. cnn.com

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9/ The impact on online communities could be especially profound for marginalized groups.” - ACLU Like blogging or writing on Patreon, Reddit, substacks, YouTube? Like blogging on LGBTQ, abortion rights, even political speech? Gone if 230 is changed. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/01/30/the-supreme-court-could-change-free-speech-on-the-internet.html

How the Supreme Court could soon change free speech on the internet In 2023, the U.S. justice system, including the Supreme Court, will take on cases that will help determine the bounds of free expression on the internet. cnbc.com

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10/ @EFF Warns Supreme Court That Users’ Speech is at Stake When Increasing Platforms’ Liability https://www.eff.org/press/releases/ff-warns-supreme-court-users-speech-stake-when-increasing-platforms-liability via @eff

EFF Warns Supreme Court That Users’ Speech is at Stake When Increasing Platforms’ Liability SAN FRANCISCO – Increasing online platforms’ liability for hosting their users’ speech would lead to severe censorship that could undermine the very architecture of the free and open internet, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argued to the U.S. Supreme Court in a brief filed Thursday. EFF... eff.org

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11/ The 26 words. See where it says “and user?” https://t.co/csrfDU6SzR

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12/ “Section 230 effects social media, blogs, image sharing, forums and comment sections — any service that enables users to submit content. Literally every online platform that allows users to post information, share content, and comment relies on Section 230. - @EFF

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13/ Another thread 🧵 https://t.co/pCscT1nZgz

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14/ Tim Pool supports is repeal, too. 🧵⬇️ (thread) https://t.co/oAjgjFGw4I

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15/ This conservative won’t be able to talk about God. Platforms are then liable for his speech. He doesn’t understand. https://t.co/vxGZix04bz 1/2 https://t.co/jMvVMBTlyk

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16/ There’s a lot more to add, but that a lot to consume for today. I really want Team Blue to understand this and read it. It will effect everyone if overturned. The 9th Circuit upheld it. Judge Clarence Thomas called it up for review. (End)

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1/ 🧵 Democrats need to understand the 26 words that created the internet as we know it - Section 230 before the Supreme Court next week. There’s a reason GQP Sen. Josh Hawley wants it gutted. There’s a reason (D) Sen. @RonWyden wrote it. Let’s break it down. It protects YOU.

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2/ “We're talking about rewriting the legal rules that govern the fundamental architecture of the internet," - @EFF — Conservatives are using the case as a vehicle to rail against "Big Tech" firms & amplify claims ..platforms censor content based on political ideology.” - CBS

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3/ It fact, it does just the opposite of what Hawley claims, who has taken several shots at the First Amendment and free speech, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-section-230-social-media-google-v-gonzalez/

Supreme Court to hear case that could reshape the "fundamental architecture" of the internet The Supreme Court will for the first time consider the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties. cbsnews.com

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4/ This is not Elon’s version of free speech. Algorithms are necessary, and so is Section 230. https://reason.com/2023/01/13/googles-brief-to-the-supreme-court-explains-why-we-need-section-230/ via @reason

Google's brief to the Supreme Court explains why we need Section 230 'Gonzalez v. Google' seeks to strip Google of protections from civil liability for third-party content under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. reason.com

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5/ A thread here. 1/3 It does nothing to reign in Big Tech. It leads to censorship of YOU.

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6/ @ACLU “ … it will drive platforms both to censor lawful content & also to feature speech of little interest or value to users, including voter suppression material, disinformation and hate speech, contrary to the goals …”https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-warns-harm-free-speech-online-if-supreme-court-dismantles-section-230

ACLU Warns of Harm to Free Speech Online if Supreme Court Dismantles Section 230 | American Civil Liberties Union aclu.org

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7/ Sen. Ron Wyden’s filed an amicus brief also https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-wyden-and-former-rep-cox-urge-supreme-court-to-uphold-precedent-on-section-230

Sen. Wyden and former Rep. Cox Urge Supreme Court To Uphold Precedent on Section 230 | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wyden.senate.gov

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8/ I wrote this law to protect free speech. Now Trump wants to revoke it. By Ron Wyden for CNN Business Perspectives https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/09/perspectives/ron-wyden-section-230

I wrote this law to protect free speech. Now Trump wants to revoke it | CNN Business Protecting Section 230 is crucial to defending free speech online, especially by those without power and influence, such as the protesters against police violence, writes Ron Wyden, a senator from Oregon. cnn.com

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9/ The impact on online communities could be especially profound for marginalized groups.” - ACLU Like blogging or writing on Patreon, Reddit, substacks, YouTube? Like blogging on LGBTQ, abortion rights, even political speech? Gone if 230 is changed. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/01/30/the-supreme-court-could-change-free-speech-on-the-internet.html

How the Supreme Court could soon change free speech on the internet In 2023, the U.S. justice system, including the Supreme Court, will take on cases that will help determine the bounds of free expression on the internet. cnbc.com

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10/ @EFF Warns Supreme Court That Users’ Speech is at Stake When Increasing Platforms’ Liability https://www.eff.org/press/releases/ff-warns-supreme-court-users-speech-stake-when-increasing-platforms-liability via @eff

EFF Warns Supreme Court That Users’ Speech is at Stake When Increasing Platforms’ Liability SAN FRANCISCO – Increasing online platforms’ liability for hosting their users’ speech would lead to severe censorship that could undermine the very architecture of the free and open internet, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argued to the U.S. Supreme Court in a brief filed Thursday. EFF... eff.org

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11/ The 26 words. See where it says “and user?” https://t.co/csrfDU6SzR

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12/ “Section 230 effects social media, blogs, image sharing, forums and comment sections — any service that enables users to submit content. Literally every online platform that allows users to post information, share content, and comment relies on Section 230. - @EFF

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13/ Another thread 🧵 https://t.co/pCscT1nZgz

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14/ Tim Pool supports is repeal, too. 🧵⬇️ (thread) https://t.co/oAjgjFGw4I

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15/ This conservative won’t be able to talk about God. Platforms are then liable for his speech. He doesn’t understand. https://t.co/vxGZix04bz 1/2 https://t.co/jMvVMBTlyk

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16/ There’s a lot more to add, but that a lot to consume for today. I really want Team Blue to understand this and read it. It will effect everyone if overturned. The 9th Circuit upheld it. Judge Clarence Thomas called it up for review. (End)