In this blog post, I will explain why we need to combat fake news and hate speech, especially in times of crisis, and how we can do it. Fake news and hate speech are not harmless. They can misinform and confuse the public, erode trust and credibility in the media and the government, incite fear, anger, and hatred among different groups of people, and undermine our democracy, our values, and our human rights. We all have a role to play in fighting fake news and hate speech. We all have a stake in preserving our peace, our unity, and our democracy. We all have a voice that can make a difference. Let’s use it wisely and kindly.
Ireland’s Hate Speech Law: A Step Forward or a Slippery Slope?
The new hate speech law in Ireland aims to update and modernize the existing law on hate speech and to introduce hate crimes as a new category of offences in Irish law. However, the new hate speech law has been met with mixed reactions from different stakeholders and groups in society. Some support it, some oppose it, and some have reservations about it. In this blog post, I will explain what the new hate speech law is, why it is needed, and what are the pros and cons of it
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