Twitter faces backlash for labeling NPR as 'state-affiliated media'
TL;DR
Twitter labeled NPR as "state-affiliated media," which violates its own policies. NPR CEO John Lansing called the decision "unacceptable" as NPR is supported by millions of listeners who depend on them for independent, fact-based journalism. Twitter's policies exempted publicly funded broadcasters with editorial independence, like NPR, from being labeled as state-affiliated media. However, Twitter deleted NPR from the policy on Wednesday, while other outlets similar to NPR, such as the BBC, remain unlabeled.
- NPR criticizes Twitter for slapping it with a 'state-affiliated media' label CNN
- Twitter labels NPR's account as 'state-affiliated media,' which is untrue NPR
- Twitter slaps NPR with a dubious new tag: 'State-affiliated media' The Washington Post
- White House defends NPR after 'state-affiliated media' designation by Twitter: 'No doubt of independence' Fox News
- Twitter Labels NPR 'State-Affiliated Media,' in Change to Policy The New York Times
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