All articles tagged with #hatespeech
A new surge of offensive text messages is targeting Hispanic and LGBTQ communities, raising concerns about the spread of hate speech and discrimination through digital platforms. These messages are part of a broader trend of online harassment that affects marginalized groups, highlighting the need for stronger measures to combat such behavior.
Polish prosecutors are investigating right-wing TV Republika after guests made offensive comments suggesting migrants should be sent to Auschwitz or tattooed/microchipped like dogs. Companies, including IKEA, Carrefour, and MasterCard, have withdrawn advertising from the station in response. The comments have sparked widespread condemnation, including from the Auschwitz-Birkenau state museum and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who criticized the xenophobia that had been previously encouraged by the former government and current President Andrzej Duda. The public's growing impatience with hate speech is reflected in the backlash and advertising boycotts.