NPR's CEO blasted Twitter for labeling the radio giant as 'US state-affiliated media,' saying it doesn't qualify as state-affiliated media by Twitter's own guidelines.
that state-financed media organizations with editorial independence "are not defined as state-affiliated media" for the purposes of its policy.": A new "US state-affiliated media" label appeared suddenly on NPR's main account Tuesday night. An NPR spokesperson said the outlet was given no warning and that it reached out to Twitter to have the label removed.
"NPR and our Member stations are supported by millions of listeners who depend on us for the independent, fact-based journalism we provide. NPR stands for freedom of speech and holding the powerful accountable," he said. "It is unacceptable for Twitter to label us this way. A vigorous, vibrant free press is essential to the health of our democracy."
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