
On January 7, Meta announced a series of reckless policy changes, including eliminating fact-checking programs and rewriting their Hateful Conduct Policy to openly permit hate speech.
That means derogatory remarks, exclusionary rhetoric, and dangerous bigotry are now fair game on Facebook and Instagram. This blatant disregard for marginalized groups is nothing short of horrifying.
Meta claims these changes are about “free speech.” But what about the safety of the women, LGBTQ+ people, and Black and Brown communities who face daily harassment and threats? The right to free speech does not include the right to endanger others. Hate speech isn’t harmless, it fuels real-world violence, discrimination, and exclusion.
Every hateful post that goes unchecked sends a message that bigotry is acceptable. We can’t let that stand. UltraViolet is delivering this petition to Meta’s headquarters next week, and we need your voice to show the world that people are watching and demanding accountability.
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