Jeff Jarvis
What Part of Civil Society Will Trump’s Party Target Next? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/opinion/republicans-protest-israel.html?smid=tw-share
Opinion | What Part of Civil Society Will Trump’s Party Target Next?

Authoritarians abroad often target NGOs. Don’t think it can’t happen here.

The New York Times
May 11, 2024 at 10:19amWeb
Show threadThe Media & Democracy ProjectMay 11, 2024

@jeffjarvis

And they are trying to pass laws to make it even more repressive. And easier to target the press.
https://theintercept.com/2024/05/10/terrorism-bill-nonprofit-journalists-israel-hamas/

#Press #Protest #freedom_of_the_press

Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process

A new anti-terrorism bill would allow the government to take away vital tax exemptions from nonprofit news outlets and media organizations.

The Intercept
Show threadMartin Vermeer FCDMay 11, 2024
@MAD_democracy @jeffjarvis Blatantly in violation of the first amendment. But, before it has wound its way to SCOTUS... and *this* SCOTUS 😬