CT Top Story: Big Tech Falls in Line with Trump After Years of Censorship
Day: December 25, 2024
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Big Tech Falls in Line with Trump After Years of Censorship
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory, Big Tech companies became central hubs of the so-called “resistance” against him, firing up censorship and deplatforming campaigns, culminating in the then-former president’s banishment from Facebook and Twitter after the Jan. 6, 2021 riot.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Google founder Sergei Brin famously led thousands of employees in protest against Trump’s immigration policies. During the 2020 campaign, Big Tech platforms even censored discussions of the Hunter Biden laptop story in order to curry favor with his father and Trump’s opponent — former Vice President Joe Biden.
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Top Commentary: The Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914—and Its Eternal Message
Prices Rose over 20 Percent Under Joe Biden’s Administration
President Joe Biden is only a few weeks away from the end of his time in office, and one key part of his legacy is undeniable: inflation.
Biden has battled inflation from the start, but critics say he helped fuel it with trillions of dollars in deficit spending during his four years in office. Federal debt spending is offset in part by printing money, which increases inflation.
Read MoreCommentary: Trump Made TikTok Great Again
In today’s digital era, where social media platforms serve as the battlegrounds for ideas, information and cultural exchange, the conversation around banning TikTok must be approached with caution and a deep understanding of its implications.
With over 170 million American users, TikTok has transcended mere entertainment to become a vital tool for communication, creativity and, notably in the 2024 presidential election, political engagement. President-elect Donald Trump’s strategic embrace of this platform, known for its cultural influence among the younger demographic, was instrumental in clinching his win.
Read MoreCommentary: The Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914—and Its Eternal Message
War had already been waging in Europe for months when Pope Benedict issued a plea from Rome on Dec. 7, 1914 to leaders of Europe: declare a Christmas truce.
Benedict saw how badly peace was needed, even if it was only for a day. The First Battle of Ypres alone, fought from October 19 to November 22, had resulted in some 200,000 casualties (mostly German and French soldiers, but also thousands of English and Belgians). The First Battle of the Marne was even worse.
Read MoreMarian U. Student Restores Madonna and Child Painting for Christmas Stamp
A Marian University student helped restore a 17th-century painting of the Madonna and Child, which has been chosen by the United States Postal Service for its 2024 Christmas stamp.
Allie Miller, a senior majoring in chemistry and art studio, told The College Fix via email that she hopes her project helps spread the Christmas story.
Read MoreMusic Professor: Quincy Jones’ ‘Absence’ from Music Education Proves Racism
Apparently noted musician/composer Quincy Jones “is rarely mentioned” in American music curricula, and as such a Hunter College music professor says this proves “racial segregation still shapes American classrooms.”
Philip Ewell, the music theory professor who called his (Communist) father “racist” for admiring (white) composers like Beethoven and Bach, believes Jones is an “essential piece in the history of American music,” yet the ideology of white supremacy — “deeply rooted” in our society — refuses his recognition.
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