hate speech
noun
: speech expressing hatred of a particular group of people
Hate speech is not allowed at school.
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Both are examples of populist-leaning pulpits where alternative narratives often flourish and all speech, even hate speech, is allowed, leading many on the Left to criticize them for fomenting alleged disinformation.
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
And Trump’s language targeting Muslims and immigrants in his first campaign correlated with spikes in hate speech and attacks on these groups, Frances-Wright said.
—Christine Fernando, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Researchers tracked an uptick in hate speech after Musk acquired the site in 2022 and began changes to its algorithm.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
Numerous studies and analyses have found that after Musk took over the platform, use of hate speech increased.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
And Trump’s language targeting Muslims and immigrants in his first campaign correlated with spikes in hate speech and attacks on these groups, Frances-Wright said.
—Christine Fernando, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Researchers tracked an uptick in hate speech after Musk acquired the site in 2022 and began changes to its algorithm.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
Numerous studies and analyses have found that after Musk took over the platform, use of hate speech increased.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Hate speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hate%20speech. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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