Results for: Hate speech

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, a disturbing wave of racist text messages targeting Black Americans with slavery references has emerged across the nation. The messages, which have been reported in at least 11 states, have prompted an FBI investigation and raised concerns about escalating racial tensions. The text messages, often addressed to recipients by name, instructed them to report to a plantation for slave labor, referencing President-elect Donald Trump and invoking the painful history of slavery in the United States. The NAACP has condemned the messages as a reflection of emboldened racist groups. The messages have targeted schools, colleges, and universities, with historically Black institutions particularly affected.

Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of the fact-checking website Alt-News, has been booked by Ghaziabad police for allegedly promoting enmity between religious groups. The complaint was filed by an aide of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, citing Zubair’s social media posts.

Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has faced another setback in its bid to resume operations in Brazil after a payment error caused a delay in lifting the suspension imposed in August. The platform mistakenly paid fines to the wrong bank, leading to a new hurdle in its efforts to comply with court orders related to hate speech moderation.

Samajwadi Party MLA Mehboob Ali has been accused of making inflammatory remarks against the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, sparking outrage from BJP leaders and leading to an FIR being registered against him. Ali, during a public address, allegedly linked the increasing Muslim population to the BJP’s eventual downfall in the state.

Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced the withdrawal of hate speech legislation from the proposed response to last year’s Dublin riots. The decision follows criticism from government lawmakers, opponents, and even billionaire Elon Musk. McEntee cited the lack of consensus on the legislation and plans to focus on hate crime provisions instead.

Kevin Macdonald, director of the Academy Award-winning documentary ‘Black September’, delves into the controversial life of fashion icon John Galliano in his new film ‘John Galliano: The World’s Most Foolish Genius Designer’. The film explores the events leading up to Galliano’s infamous hate speech incidents, offering a nuanced look at his fall from grace and the complexities surrounding mental health in the fashion industry.

Antisemitism is on the rise in Canada, with troubling incidents escalating in frequency and severity. This article examines the factors contributing to this disturbing trend, including the lack of moral leadership from government officials, the spread of extremist ideologies on university campuses, and the influence of foreign funding. The author calls for unity and action to combat Jew-hatred, highlighting the importance of grassroots mobilization, legal accountability, and educational initiatives.

A UN committee has urged the UK government to take stronger measures to curb hate speech and xenophobic rhetoric, expressing concern over their role in fueling summer riots and the persistence of hate crimes. The committee highlighted the use of such rhetoric by politicians and public figures and urged the UK to investigate complaints of institutional racism.

A Hindu religious leader, Ramgiri Maharaj, has been charged in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly making offensive comments against Prophet Mohammad and Islam during a religious event. The video of his remarks went viral, prompting police to file a case against him.

Germany has introduced stricter deportation laws for foreigners who glorify terrorist acts online. The new rules, prompted by a surge in hate posts following the Gaza war and a recent stabbing, aim to expel individuals who express support for even a single terrorist act. The government argues that such online glorification fuels a climate of violence and poses a threat to national security.