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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments

20Jul

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself Thursday against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing on government censorship despite requests from outside groups to disinvite the Democratic presidential candidate after his recent antisemitic remarks.The Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is amplifying GOP claims that conservatives and others are being unfairly targeted by technology companies that routinely work with the government to try to stem the spread of disinformation online. Democrats argued that free speech comes with responsibilities not to spread misinformation, particularly when it fans violence. In opening remarks, Kennedy invoked his famous family's legacy i...

Sharpton Says Film Debuts at ‘Critical Point’ in US Politics

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton has been called a lot of names in his public life: a hustler, a racist, an opportunist, a fraud, a rat, a jester.He embraces at least one of the intended insults, a name often hurled by his critics on the right and the left: “Loudmouth.” That's also the title of a two-hour documentary about the national civil rights leader debuting at theaters in 50 cities Friday.Sharpton's brash and combative styles, deployed in his advocacy for victims and families seeking accountability over police brutality and racial injustices, are on full display as filmmakers trace his evolution from Brooklyn rabble-rouser to sought-after figure in the U.S. political arena. Sharpton said he hopes the film inspires up-and-coming generations of loudmouths to join movements against...

Book excerpt: “How to Raise an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi

Professor Ibram X. Kendi, author of the bestselling "How to Be an Antiracist," returns with a parenting title aimed at protecting our children by teaching them about the realities of racism and the myths of race."How to Raise an Antiracist" (published by One World, available June 14), which arose from Kendi's experience of becoming a parent (and facing decisions about how best to raise a family), includes chapters suited to all stages of a child's development. Read an excerpt below – and don't miss Nancy Giles' interview with Kendi on "CBS Sunday Morning" June 12! One World Birth of DenialThe gravity of the emergency hit Sadiqa when she arrived ...