NPR’s new CEO, Katherine Maher, is facing criticism over past tweets as the veteran editor accuses the organization of left-wing bias. But in the process, another interesting investigation began. This is how Mr. Maher turned his back on “free and open” discussion on “online Wikipedia” and destroyed Wikipedia. Because its purpose represents “the Westernized structure of white men.”
daily mail report A clip of NPR’s newly appointed CEO Katherine Maher calling the First Amendment the “biggest challenge” in American journalism has resurfaced from a 2021 panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council. It was revealed that he was, and it caused controversy. During the discussion, Maher, who previously served as CEO of Wikimedia, Wikipedia’s parent organization, said that the First Amendment provides “pretty strong protections” and that “some of the real challenges… It’s a little difficult to deal with.” Where does bad information come from? ”
The controversy also brought to light some of Maher’s past tweets. These include a veiled shot branding former President Donald Trump a “deviant racist sociopath” and a selfie in which he shared a campaign hat. This includes supporting President Biden. Maher also expressed his views on gender and language, saying, “I hope Hillary doesn’t use the words ‘boys and girls.’ That would erase the language of non-binary people.” ” he tweeted.
But beyond her far-left political views, many of Maher’s statements reflect her time leading Wikipedia’s parent foundation. Her comment about a “free and open” Wikipedia that allows users to present multiple sides of an argument is eye-opening in that it is actually a “white male, Westernized construct.” , explains how Wikipedia has become a cesspool of far-left ideas with no room for balance or conservatism. Perspectives are quickly shattered.
Exclusive: Katherine Maher says Wikipedia has abandoned its mission of a “free and open” Internet. That’s because those principles encapsulated “white male Westernized constructions” and “didn’t keep alive the orientation of what openness looked like.” be. pic.twitter.com/Ved9mgGvJH
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Mr. Maher’s attitude and leadership at Wikipedia go a long way toward explaining how Wikipedia has transformed from an online encyclopedia to a source of fake news and far-left groupthink. Breitbart His News has investigated and reported on many fake His News hoaxes that started on Wikipedia over the years. Some of that is about Breitbart News itself.
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Breitbart News is also the subject of a Wikipedia hoax by left-wing editor “Snoogans” on his page. Added In early 2017, there were claims that Breitbart promoted the “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory, and that John Podesta’s pizza email was a coded reference to a child sex ring with ties to the Clintons. he claimed. The sources cited do not claim this, and Breitbart’s appearance in the article is a validation of one of Podesta’s pizza-related emails weeks before the conspiracy theory surfaced. Only embedded tweets from already completed accounts.
However, the editor kept the material even after publication. challenged.Ann article inside Independent He would then repeat this false accusation along with other negative content copied from the Breitbart article on Wikipedia. 1 editor was suggested Cite the article for other claims on the page. Breitbart News has never promoted the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, but justlikemanyothernewsoutlet, reported on the relationship between the Clintons and the late accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ironically, Breitbart was almost banned from Wikipedia for two years because the editor deemed Breitbart “untrustworthy.” discussion Breitbart claims to be publishing “fake news” on its website.
Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger has been particularly vocal in his criticism of the site’s imbalance, which he also attributes to Maher’s leadership.
May 14th, Sanger published A blog post titled “Wikipedia is deeply biased” began by declaring that Wikipedia’s “neutral point of view” policy had been abolished. He co-founded the online encyclopedia with Jimmy Wales, draft Mr. Sanger provided particular insight into this policy, its development and practice in recent years. Commenting on the current policy’s refusal to give “equal validity” to differing views, Sanger said this goes directly against the original policy’s intent, saying that “journalists should not look at opinions and activities.” Wikipedia currently promotes controversial views on politics, religion, and science.” ”
Mr. Sanger gave an example of former President Obama, who said: article The administration’s most high-profile scandals are excluded, including the failure of Operation Fast and Furious, which armed a Mexican cartel that killed a U.S. border patrol agent, and the IRS’ targeting of Tea Party groups. In contrast, Sanger pointed to President Trump. article It includes overwhelmingly negative sections regarding the president’s “public profile,” investigations, and impeachment. The section criticizing Trump and his presidency is almost as long as the section devoted to his entire presidency. He also repeatedly criticized Wikipedia, accusing Trump of making false statements rather than attributing such characteristics to the source.
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Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News, covering free speech and online censorship issues.
