Anyone active on X (formerly Twitter) since its acquisition by Elon Musk in late 2022 knows that hate speech, misinformation and extremism is rampant on the platform. At this point, such toxic content is simply the price of admission. But a new report from the Tech Transparency Project, a digital research nonprofit, reveals that terrorist leaders received paid verification badges and premium features on the site, possibly violating U.S. sanctions — as well as X’s own policies.
Ttp’s report detailed how Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of the Lebanon-based Islamist...
Ttp’s report detailed how Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of the Lebanon-based Islamist...
- 2/15/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Lebanon has banned “Barbie” screenings entirely.
On Wednesday, the Middle Eastern country’s culture minister, Mohammad Mortada, decided to ban the world-wide mega hit from playing in cinemas, justifying that it “promoted homosexuality” and goes against religious values.
Mortada is backed by the dominant Shia Muslim armed group, Hezbollah, whose leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has increased anti-lgbt rhetoric — via Guardian— reasoning that it presents Lebanon with an “imminent danger” that should be “confronted.”
Read More: Bill Maher Trashes ‘Barbie’ As ‘Preachy, Man-Hating Zombie Lie’
In Mortada’s statement, he argued that the billion dollar-making film “promote[s] homosexuality and sexual transformation” and “contradicts values of faith and morality” by belittling the significance of the family unit.
Additionally, he demanded Lebanon’s general security agency to take the imperative measures to forbid “Barbie” screenings.
Read More: ‘Barbie’ Approved By Philippines For Theatrical Release, Warner Bros. May Blur Controversial Map Scene To Meet Country’s Concerns
Elsewhere,...
On Wednesday, the Middle Eastern country’s culture minister, Mohammad Mortada, decided to ban the world-wide mega hit from playing in cinemas, justifying that it “promoted homosexuality” and goes against religious values.
Mortada is backed by the dominant Shia Muslim armed group, Hezbollah, whose leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has increased anti-lgbt rhetoric — via Guardian— reasoning that it presents Lebanon with an “imminent danger” that should be “confronted.”
Read More: Bill Maher Trashes ‘Barbie’ As ‘Preachy, Man-Hating Zombie Lie’
In Mortada’s statement, he argued that the billion dollar-making film “promote[s] homosexuality and sexual transformation” and “contradicts values of faith and morality” by belittling the significance of the family unit.
Additionally, he demanded Lebanon’s general security agency to take the imperative measures to forbid “Barbie” screenings.
Read More: ‘Barbie’ Approved By Philippines For Theatrical Release, Warner Bros. May Blur Controversial Map Scene To Meet Country’s Concerns
Elsewhere,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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