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The Platform That Censors the Truth: How Medium Betrayed Its Writers and Silenced My Journalism

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Since 2020, journalist Michael Phillips used Medium as a platform for impactful writing on systemic injustice. After building a loyal audience and gaining traction, his account was suspended without explanation for supposedly violating rules. He criticizes Medium’s censorship as corporate control over journalism, urging a move to platforms that uphold free speech.

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Silenced Without Cause: How Medium Is Failing Journalists and Censoring Investigative Reporting

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Michael Phillips highlights the troubling suspension of his journalism account by Medium without clarity on policy violations. He argues that the platform’s vague moderation policies threaten accountability, particularly for independent journalists. Medium’s practices risk censoring vital investigative work, raising concerns about digital publishing’s commitment to free speech and transparency.

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Two Paths for AI Regulation in the U.S.: State-Led Laws or Federal Standards?

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The U.S. faces a critical decision in AI regulation, balancing between state-led approaches like Colorado’s AI Act and federal frameworks, particularly the NIST RMF. The EU AI Act’s influence may shape U.S. strategy, prompting a blend of state innovation and federal oversight to avoid regulatory inconsistencies as AI becomes increasingly impactful.

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The Privatization of Reality: How Big Tech Became the New Government

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Powerful corporations have effectively privatized reality, transforming from platforms to unaccountable authorities shaping public discourse through algorithms. The government’s outsourcing of censorship to these tech giants undermines constitutional protections, leading to manipulated information and diminished public consent. Citizens must reclaim the public square for a truly democratic society.

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