Taxpayer Dollars Fuel Biden's Dangerous Censorship Agenda
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The Biden administration's alarming trend of using taxpayer dollars to combat "misinformation" is raising serious concerns about censorship in America.
Recent findings from an investigation by Open the Books reveal that since 2021, the federal government has shockingly allocated $267 million specifically for research grants under the umbrella of misinformation.
Of that staggering sum, a whopping $127 million was directed solely towards countering Covid-related narratives.
This aggressive push to silence divergent viewpoints under the guise of misinformation represents an unprecedented overreach.
When examining these grants, it becomes apparent that the vast majority emerged during the Biden-Harris administration, illustrating a significant expansion of government intervention in the realm of free speech.
Brendan Carr, the incoming Chairman of the FCC, has voiced his intent to address this issue head-on.
In a recent letter to the CEOs of major technology companies, Carr highlighted their complicity in what he termed a "censorship cartel."
This cartel encompasses technology firms, social media platforms, and even fact-checking organizations, working in tandem with the federal government to suppress information that challenges accepted narratives.
While efforts to combat misinformation predate the current administration, the radical increase in spending from $2.2 million in 2020 to an astounding $126 million in 2021 signals an alarming shift.
Carr's focus on this issue indicates a growing recognition among conservative leaders about the dangers of government-sponsored censorship.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, contracts targeting misinformation have often aimed at monitoring and eliminating content originating from independent media outlets.
This suppression of alternative voices raises critical questions about who gets to decide what constitutes misinformation and who is affected by it.
As the nation grapples with political division and rampant misinformation, it is imperative that all voices, regardless of their alignment with the mainstream narrative, receive a chance to be heard.
The implications of government-funded censorship cannot be overstated; they jeopardize the very foundation of a democratic society, which thrives on open dialogue and the exchange of diverse ideas.
As the debate around free speech continues, the actions of the Biden administration serve as a warning for what lies ahead if this trend remains unchecked: a society where dissenting opinions are silenced and debate is stifled.
Conservatives will be watching closely, as the future of free speech hangs in the balance.
Sources:
pjmedia.com
twitchy.com
thegatewaypundit.com
Recent findings from an investigation by Open the Books reveal that since 2021, the federal government has shockingly allocated $267 million specifically for research grants under the umbrella of misinformation.
Of that staggering sum, a whopping $127 million was directed solely towards countering Covid-related narratives.
This aggressive push to silence divergent viewpoints under the guise of misinformation represents an unprecedented overreach.
When examining these grants, it becomes apparent that the vast majority emerged during the Biden-Harris administration, illustrating a significant expansion of government intervention in the realm of free speech.
Brendan Carr, the incoming Chairman of the FCC, has voiced his intent to address this issue head-on.
In a recent letter to the CEOs of major technology companies, Carr highlighted their complicity in what he termed a "censorship cartel."
This cartel encompasses technology firms, social media platforms, and even fact-checking organizations, working in tandem with the federal government to suppress information that challenges accepted narratives.
While efforts to combat misinformation predate the current administration, the radical increase in spending from $2.2 million in 2020 to an astounding $126 million in 2021 signals an alarming shift.
Carr's focus on this issue indicates a growing recognition among conservative leaders about the dangers of government-sponsored censorship.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, contracts targeting misinformation have often aimed at monitoring and eliminating content originating from independent media outlets.
This suppression of alternative voices raises critical questions about who gets to decide what constitutes misinformation and who is affected by it.
As the nation grapples with political division and rampant misinformation, it is imperative that all voices, regardless of their alignment with the mainstream narrative, receive a chance to be heard.
The implications of government-funded censorship cannot be overstated; they jeopardize the very foundation of a democratic society, which thrives on open dialogue and the exchange of diverse ideas.
As the debate around free speech continues, the actions of the Biden administration serve as a warning for what lies ahead if this trend remains unchecked: a society where dissenting opinions are silenced and debate is stifled.
Conservatives will be watching closely, as the future of free speech hangs in the balance.
Sources:
pjmedia.com
twitchy.com
thegatewaypundit.com
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