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politicssocial-media2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversial TikTok Creator Appointed to Oklahoma State Library Committee

Chaya Raichik, a far-right influencer known for her controversial Libs of TikTok social media accounts, has been appointed as an adviser to the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Library Media Advisory Committee, despite not being an Oklahoma resident. Raichik's accounts, with over 3 million followers, have been accused of inspiring bomb threats against schools, libraries, and hospitals. Her appointment has sparked criticism, with accusations of promoting bigoted rhetoric and misinformation. The state superintendent has defended the decision, citing Raichik's "unique perspective," while Democrats have called for his impeachment.

via NBC News|

#bomb-threats #controversy #far-right-influencer

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Appointment of Libs of TikTok Creator to Oklahoma Library Committee"

Chaya Raichik, the operator of "Libs of TikTok" social media accounts known for far-right and anti-LGBTQ+ political positions, has been appointed by Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters to the Oklahoma State Department of Education Library Media Advisory Committee. This move follows Raichik's attacks on a Tulsa-Union school librarian, which led to bomb threats and learning disruptions. Walters praised Raichik's perspective and platform, while also proposing new rules to eliminate references to American Library Association guidelines in Oklahoma's Information Literacy Standards, branding the ALA as "left-wing."

via Tulsa World|

#advisory-group #education #libs-of-tiktok

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Ethics, Politics, and Privacy of TikTok

The Heritage Foundation has filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for "falsely accusing" and "defaming" the creator of the Libs of TikTok Twitter account, Chaya Raichik. The complaint argues that Ocasio-Cortez violated a House ethics rule by "knowingly and intentionally defaming Chaya Raichik, creator of the viral Libs of TikTok account, falsely accusing her of lying and disseminating disinformation." The complaint defends Raichik's view that Boston Children's Hospital performs gender affirming hysterectomies on young girls.

via Fox News|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #boston-childrens-hospital #ethics-complaint

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Iowa School Evacuated Twice in Two Days Due to Bomb Threats and Twitter Barrage.

A junior high school in Coralville, Iowa was evacuated for the second time in two days after receiving a bomb threat. The threats come amid a Twitter barrage directed at the school on a right-wing account called Libs of TikTok, accusing it of having the title "This Book is Gay" that it said promotes “gay sex and encourages the use of sex apps.” The Coralville Police Chief said he could not confirm a connection between the Libs of TikTok’s post about Northwest Junior High and the threats because the email containing the threats did not reference it.

via Iowa City Press-Citizen|

#bomb-threat #education #iowa