Hate speech has existed in the United States since the founding of our country. Despite efforts to move toward becoming a more progressive, inclusive nation, it seems as though the rise of social media has made hateful keyboard warriors the poster children for modern-day America. Many social media platforms have made attempts to counter hate […]
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Donald Trump apologises for retweeting anti-Muslim hate videos from Britain First
Thomson Reuters Donald Trump said sorry in an interview on British TV. He told Piers Morgan that he hadn’t known who Britain First were when he retweeted their deputy leader in November. He amplified videos of dubious provenance designed to stir up anti-Muslim sentiment. It sparked a highly unusual public confrontation between Washington and London. […]