Facebook is failing to do enough to stop white supremacist groups using the platform to recruit followers and spread racism. That’s the conclusion drawn in
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Editorial – Facebook continues to be a battleground in far-right organising against asylum seekers
As soon as it was announced that a direct provision centre was to be located in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, the now familiar pattern once again
Anti-direct provision protest group reported to the gardaí due to racist comments
A Facebook group which was set up to protest against a direct provision centre has been reported to the gardaí for racism. The group, Tullamore
Editorial – Last week social media companies showed they either don’t understand or don’t care about the hatred spread on their platforms
Social media companies don’t deal with hate speech and racism in a consistent and realistic manner. That’s the only opinion one could walk away with
Editorial – Facebook’s need for profit is giving space to the far right to recruit and spread its message
Social media companies need to do more to tackle hatred and lies that are spread on their platforms. This is the only message that you
Hate Online – In Facebook the far right has found a haven in which to organise and spread their message
This is Part Two of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland. Read Part One here. Facebook is