Judd Legum

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At America's creation, the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence were not "universal." On the contrary, most African-Americans were considered property of white men & had no rights White women and Native Americans were also not afforded these "universal rights." — PolitiTweet.org

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The Stop WOKE Act codifies Florida Department of Education regulations banning CRT Those regs prohibit teachers from defining "American history as something other than the creation of a new nation based largely on universal principles stated in the Declaration of Independence." — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: The Florida Senate just approved the Stop WOKE act by a vote of 24 to 15. Among other things, the bill would require teachers to lie to students. https://t.co/Bn8sVZ1qUb — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: A "Don't Say Gay" copycat bill, targeting private schools, has been introduced in Georgia https://t.co/eV9NIEU0jr — PolitiTweet.org

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4. Facebook makes decisions and these decisions have consequences. In this case, Facebook's decision not to enforce its rules against DC Enquirer is allowing the site to manipulate the algorithm to spread anti-LGBTQ bigotry https://t.co/72W7x98yKI — PolitiTweet.org

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3. DC Enquirer is able to spread this misinformation on Facebook widely because Facebook has allowed the site to break its rules It created a synthetic network of pages that purport to be independent but are centrally controlled The pages were built with deceptive Facebook ads — PolitiTweet.org

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2. The DC Enquirer article falsely describes Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation as an "anti-grooming" bill. It also falsely claims that it prohibits teachers from discussing "sex" in K-3 classrooms. https://t.co/72W7x9qa9i https://t.co/bF8IhTBoG3 — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: In February, we exposed how an obscure new website called DC Enquirer became more popular than the Washington Post on Facebook in 36 days Yesterday, it had one of the most popular links on the entire platform. https://t.co/72W7x98yKI https://t.co/P9Kf3ImT1K — PolitiTweet.org

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8. Other companies that continue their Russian operations include: @Citibank @Pirelli @Bridgestone @HiltonHotels @bakerhughesco For updates and more accountability journalism, sign up (free) for the Popular Information newsletter. https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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7. @Marriott operates at least 28 properties in Russia The company says people can donate their loyalty points to support charities in Ukraine. But it continues to operate its hotels in Russia. https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 — PolitiTweet.org

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6. Phillip Morris (@InsidePMI) generates 10% of its sales in Russia. The company says it is was suspending its “planned investments in the Russian" But it is continuing to sell its cigarettes. https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 — PolitiTweet.org

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5. @BurgerKing has "roughly 800 fully franchised Burger King restaurants in Russia." The company says it is "watching the attack on Ukraine and its people with horror." But, unlike McDonald's, the company is continuing to support its Russian restaurants https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 — PolitiTweet.org

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4. @Hyatt operates six locations in Russia, including the Ararat Park Hyatt luxury hotel in Moscow. The company said it is "heartbroken" about the war in Ukraine is suspending "development" in Russia But it is continuing to operate its Russian hotels https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 — PolitiTweet.org

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@Halliburton 3. In a 1/22/22 shareholder call, @Halliburton said it anticipated "steady, profitable growth" in Russia. CEO Jeff Miller brushed aside a question about whether tensions in Ukraine were a "risk" to growth in Russia https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 https://t.co/h6H30Vtsuh — PolitiTweet.org

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@Halliburton 3. In a 1/22/22 shareholder call, @Haliburton said it anticipated "steady, profitable growth" in Russia. CEO Jeff Miller brushed aside a question about whether tensions in Ukraine were a "risk" to growth in Russia https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 https://t.co/mBVqyMKzve — PolitiTweet.org

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2. @Halliburton for example is a major provider of oilfield services in Russia. Since major Russian oil and gas companies are state-controlled, Halliburton's work is directly financing the war in Ukraine. And yet, by all accounts, it continues https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 — PolitiTweet.org

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1. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of companies — from Adidas to Shell to McDonald's — have cut ties with Russia But a number of prominent companies have decided, at least for now, to continue operating Follow along for details https://t.co/RdhyVhzuI2 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JuddLegum: BREAKING: Today's statement by @Disney CEO Bob Chapek against the "Don't Say Gay" bill has failed to satisfy many Disney emp… — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: @HRC also skeptical of @Disney’s sincerity — PolitiTweet.org

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@Disney @Pixar 4. @Pixar employees conclude the letter by asking Disney to "take a decisive public stand" against the legislation in Florida and similar legislation across the country. https://t.co/fxPWeYUsxt — PolitiTweet.org

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@Disney @Pixar 3. @Pixar staff requests that @Disney "immediately withdraw all financial support from the legislators behind the 'Don’t Say Gay” bill" (Over the last two years, @Disney has donated 300K to 68 Florida politicians backing the bill.) https://t.co/P3059VHUz5 — PolitiTweet.org

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@Disney @Pixar 2. Chapek claims content is the way it supports the LGBTQ community In the letter, @Pixar staff says "[n]early every moment of overtly gay affection is cut at @Disney’s behest, regardless of when there is protest from both the creative teams and executive leadership at Pixar." https://t.co/6qSC4rC1xB — PolitiTweet.org

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BREAKING: Today's statement by @Disney CEO Bob Chapek against the "Don't Say Gay" bill has failed to satisfy many Disney employees A letter from @Pixar staff to Disney leaders, obtained by https://t.co/Gl6evXRDcZ, details their anger and demands Follow along if interested https://t.co/GJnne22mdy — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATED DATA: In the last two years, @Disney donated $299,126 to 68 Florida politicians who support the "Don't Say Gay" bill. $249,126 to members of the Florida House and Senate who voted for the bill and $50,000 to DeSantis https://t.co/L4Kus1zWFY — PolitiTweet.org

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I should note here that this is a mischaracterization of the bill. It doesn't probit discussions about "sex" and "gender theory." It prohibits teachers from talking about "sexual orientation" and "gender identity," whether or not the discussion has anything to do with sex — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: Full response from DeSantis. His staff says no meeting has been schedule with Disney and that "Florida parents who take their kids to Disney" should support the bill because they don't want their kids exposed to "inappropriate content about sex and gender theory" https://t.co/28dVKFTFEW — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: Response from DeSantis' office: "Disney contacted our office today to speak with the governor. This is the first time we have heard from Disney regarding HB 1557. The governor did take the call from Mr. Chapek. The governor’s position has not changed." — PolitiTweet.org

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Chapek characterized DeSantis -- whose staff has said opponents of the bill are pedophiles -- as being "very open" to hearing concerns about the legislation. — PolitiTweet.org

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Keeps getting worse. Chapek said that DeSantis assured him the law would not be used to "unduly harm or target" the LGBTQ community. Chapek seems unaware the entire purpose of the bill is to stigmatize and delegitimize the LGBTQ community. https://t.co/vGK3MKk90Q — PolitiTweet.org