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Cancel culture or accountability? The debate over social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death
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Ohio Capital Journal
In the wake of right wing activist Charlie Kirk’s death, his supporters have started a social media campaign reporting critics to their employers if users deem they posted negatively about Kirk or celebrated his death.
They say it’s in the name of accountability, while those being targeted say it’s “cancel culture” and concerning for free speech.
Elected officials, EMS personnel, and private citizens in Ohio are all facing backlash for speaking negatively about Kirk.
Social media campaigns to get people fired have gone viral online, including a website that used to post critics’ names and employers.
This article was originally published on News5Cleveland.com and is published in the Ohio Capital Journal under a content-sharing agreement.
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