Canada is burning and Facebook’s ban on news adds fuel to the fire

It’s been a historic year of wildfires in Canada. But as thousands in the country are trying to safely evacuate, Canadians can’t use Facebook or Instagram to get even basic information about what’s happening because Facebook has banned all news content in the country. Bridget talks with the always insightful Paris Marx about what it means and why it matters for Canadians, Americans, and democracy around the world. 

 

Paris’ podcast Tech Won’t Save Us is one of our favorites. Listen here: https://techwontsave.us/

 

Paris’ Disconnect Newsletter: https://www.disconnect.blog/

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