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Medium’s War on Independent Journalists: How the Platform Silences the Wrong Voices

Michael Phillips laments Medium’s suppression of investigative journalism, detailing his experience of having his accounts abruptly suspended without explanation. He argues that the platform discriminates against serious topics like political corruption and family court issues, prioritizing corporate interests over independent reporting. This trend threatens freedom of the press and accountability.

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

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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🚨 Substack Just Silenced a Journalist. Who’s Next?

The article discusses the suspension of journalist Richard Luthmann from Substack after he published investigative pieces on political corruption. It criticizes Substack’s failure to uphold its free speech promises by yielding to online mob pressure. The piece warns that silencing independent voices endangers press freedom and democracy at large.

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