NPR is objecting to Twitter’s decision to label the network “state-affiliated media,” calling the move by the Elon Musk-owned platform “unacceptable.” In a statement, NPR President and CEO John Lansing said, “We were disturbed to see last night that Twitter has labeled NPR as ‘state-affiliated media,’ a description that, per Twitter’s own guidelines, does not apply to NPR.
NPR and our member stations are supported by millions of listeners who depend on us for independent, fact-based journalism we provide.” When Twitter slaps a label on such accounts, it does not amplify them or recommend them to people, potentially impacting its online traffic.
He added, “NPR stands for freedom of speech and holding the powerful accountable. It is unacceptable for Twitter to label us this way.
A vigorous free press is essential to the health of our democracy.” Twitter’s own guidelines sat that the “state-affiliated media” label is for “outlets where the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources, direct or indirect political pressures, and/or control over production and distribution.” NPR is an independent non profit news organization that does get some government funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but says that less than 1% of its operating budget comes from federal sources.
Read more on deadline.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.