Pinterest Is Latest Tech Company Drawn Into U.S. Culture Wars
- Anti-abortion group says its content is blocked on site
- Facebook and Twitter also accused of stifling some viewpoints
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An effort by the social media company Pinterest to limit the spread of medical conspiracy theories has blocked one of the most prominent anti-abortion groups in the U.S. from sharing its content on the site. And it’s put the social media company squarely in the middle of today’s culture wars.
The anti-abortion organization, Live Action, and conservative activist James O’Keefe allege Pinterest targeted the group for its abortion stance, not for the reasons the company claims. They say Pinterest’s actions -- first putting Live Action’s web domain name on a list of blocked pornography sites, then banning the organization altogether -- are part of a larger effort by social media companies to stifle conservative voices.