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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Censorship on social media—where do we draw the line?

Censorship on social media—where do we draw the line?
Former President Trump’s permanent suspension from Twitter raises critical questions about the ability to regulate speech across the internet.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer • February 3, 2021

Former President Donald Trump’s permanent suspension from Twitter brought forth two primary reactions from the public: outrage and relief. To some, the censorship of a world leader reflects bias from social media platforms, while others wish Trump had been banned from social media for his insensitive...