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Fb boycott leaders disenchanted after assembly with Zuckerberg, Sandberg

What started as a comparatively small effort by activist organizations to carry Fb accountable for perceived coverage failings has snowballed right into a mass company backlash—and a uncommon second of discomfort for a corporation that enjoys its standing as considered one of tech’s untouchable giants. Because the #StopHate…
What began as a relatively small effort by activist organizations to hold Facebook accountable for perceived policy failings has snowballed into a mass corporate backlash—and a rare moment of discomfort for a company that enjoys its status as one of tech’s untouchable giants. As the #StopHate…

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Author: Taylor Hatmaker

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