This article leaves out meaningful context. King has been criticized for his performative activism over the years and the accusations have even gotten criminal with King being accused of stealing Gofundme donations for personal expenses. His most recent accusation being a similar donation fraud with Palestinians gives a different story as to why he was banned or run off the platform. Honestly, there are much better activists to uplift especially as it pertains to everything occurring in Gaza.
He had shared evidence of never asking or taking funds from said campaigns, he also had provided proof from goFundme who also corroborated this in a statement.
Respect you may prefer to follow other activists; but apart from the above clarification Ive just made, personally I felt it was helpful how he was amplifying their voices.
No, it hasn’t been debunked. This is a very real problem and we should listen to long time activists that have been warning everyone. Solidarity means protecting each other and the community. And Palestinians should always be the most important voice, not a known abuser like him. There are so many to amplify.
These are baseless accusations. there’s no evidence supporting these claims. He has been one of the most prominent voices to speak up for Palestine since the start of IG
Shaun King’s account should be reinstated on Instagram. This man does an incredible job of informing the public on an international level as to what is going on in Gaza. We don’t have to guess we don’t have to be misled we don’t have to rely on bias television reporters, we see it in his videos in the interviews. He is a fierce advocate for human rights and for justice for the Palestinian people.
This is not entirely true. “Hate speech” is protected as free speech in several countries. In the United States, “hate speech” is free speech. there are very few limitations to free speech in the US Constitution and hate speech is not one of them. Only when/if the speech incites or threatens violence or is linked to a crime or inciting a crime, is then the crime investigated as a hate crime but the speech itself is not considered a crime. “Hate speech” is Political colloquialism with no formal or legal definition. In this case, even the United Nations refers to “incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence”. The countries that do have laws against “hate speech” are very specific about which groups of people are protected against incendiary language.
Bring Shaun kings page back! He was instrumental on so many human rights issues and now we are watching a genocide unfold and this ban is allowing israel to kill in the dark!! Shame on this country. There is no freedom or humanity left. Not an ounce
I agree, King should be re-instated, if only for the fact free speech should be a human right. I don't agree with his position, although, it should be heard. The reality that many people forget is that history dictates savagery is responded to with a tenfold blowback.
Case in point Oct 7, no amount of screaming, faux outrage or lobbying, pressure and literary commentary is going to stop Israels retaliation. Fact-humanities collective national histories are stock full of examples of overwhelming retaliation. Granted there are instances where, the retaliation has been limited by negotiation, although the features of this retaliation and the history of Israel and the oppression the Jewish peoples have endured will not conform to any external negotiated limits. It will end only when Israel has achieved whatever objectives they set out to gain.
History of the last 90 years, inform us implicitly as to the fortitude and single mindedness of Israeli strategy. After WWII, and the reinstatement of Israel to the Israelis, emerged a new mindset of Judaism, one that was never to be dominated ever again. As a realist, there's no point in hysteria, here lies the answer, we will all have to wait, no matter the collective power of the world, we will all have to wait until Israel has achieved their objective.
When this is over we can then attempt to pick up the pieces, and attempt to mend fences, that more than likely will not be mended. Reality, is a bitch to social justice, the human condition has its own rules and no amount of feminisation of society will skewer the deeply embedded masculine mindset that is genetically predisposed to a physical pragmatism, dictated by its intrinsic knowledge of their contemporaries. They know if they do not act, it will be taken as weakness, therefore, pragmatic retaliation that may be viewed externally as excessive plays to a primal survival instinct, particularly amongst individuals, communities and societies that have faced consistent attack.
Humanity is primitive, and driven by primal instinct, morality is a luxury, not a necessity, intellect is the providence of civility although, simultaneously serves savagery.
They are such cowards @meta, you cant silence them, voices like this. Shaun is a hero he had been the voice of Gaza where many others were silent. We will not be silent on this. # bring Shaun back
What happened to freedom of speech? INSTAGRAM is a "social platform" or not? He should be able to use his page to express his opinions. This is sheer speech suppression - for this to be happening in 2023 is just beyond my comprehension.
We want Shaun King back on insta...plus we demand that Insta stops shadowing Pro Palestinians posts and doesn't take liberty to remove the Palestinian journalist and personalities that we follow.
I think it would be instructive to count up the number of times the word "Gaza" is used in this post, the number of mentions of "Palestinians." Then compare this count to the number of times the word "Israel" appears. Did I read one instance of the word "hostages" or "rape" or even "Hamas"? This simple tally would tell me everything I need to know about the objectivity of the author.
As 65 yr old I’ve come to learn that you can’t change the media because they are controlled by entities that are driven primarily by profit and once an outlet finds its base it rarely shifts. It is us that ultimately must move because we get dissatisfied by the complacency and subservience of these agents to their shareholders. As enough of us move, shareholders begin complaining about their failing profits but even they rarely move their money out and the media stagnates as younger audiences seek new sources of truth. Meta is an example but they are slowly being replaced by newer sources like TikTok despite what I have come to see as scaremongering tactics by the former as it sees its base abandoning them. I am no longer threatened by tactics that suggest undo influence by a competing government because the so called democratically approved media source has already shown its hand as a corrupt supporter of genocide. Meta is not worthy of my attention anymore so it is best Shaun join us where the enlightened are heading, until TikTok shows it’s hand and we have to move on. Again.
Orwellian authoritarianism and digital ethnic cleansing. - you took the words right out of my mouth. Depending on how far down you want to follow the turtles, Meta is only one of many problems that we have as a society. Free speech isn't free anymore and it's terrifying. Thank you for publishing. Shaun King needs to be reinstated, and it's heartbreaking that more people aren't screaming in the streets about so many censorship issues (among other horrific things that continue to prevail globally)
This article leaves out meaningful context. King has been criticized for his performative activism over the years and the accusations have even gotten criminal with King being accused of stealing Gofundme donations for personal expenses. His most recent accusation being a similar donation fraud with Palestinians gives a different story as to why he was banned or run off the platform. Honestly, there are much better activists to uplift especially as it pertains to everything occurring in Gaza.
Hi Mia, This has been debunked,
He had shared evidence of never asking or taking funds from said campaigns, he also had provided proof from goFundme who also corroborated this in a statement.
Respect you may prefer to follow other activists; but apart from the above clarification Ive just made, personally I felt it was helpful how he was amplifying their voices.
No, it hasn’t been debunked. This is a very real problem and we should listen to long time activists that have been warning everyone. Solidarity means protecting each other and the community. And Palestinians should always be the most important voice, not a known abuser like him. There are so many to amplify.
These are baseless accusations. there’s no evidence supporting these claims. He has been one of the most prominent voices to speak up for Palestine since the start of IG
Can you please share a few good activist sources to follow and get Gaza real time info. 🙏
@motaz_azaiza @wizard_bisan1 @byplestia and @wael_eldahdouh are all actual Palestinians on the ground who are doing phenomenal work!
To clarify Plestia is no longer on the ground in Gaza actually! But still a great source!
Shaun King’s account should be reinstated on Instagram. This man does an incredible job of informing the public on an international level as to what is going on in Gaza. We don’t have to guess we don’t have to be misled we don’t have to rely on bias television reporters, we see it in his videos in the interviews. He is a fierce advocate for human rights and for justice for the Palestinian people.
Bring Shaun King's page back
Ah! so now he knows what it feels like to be de-platformed or shadow banned by Big Tech for what they perceive to be wrong think.
Reminds me of a certain meme.
Ok, so suddenly you're in favor of free speech.
https://khaledbeydoun.substack.com/p/denmark-moves-to-ban-quran-burnings
This is not entirely true. “Hate speech” is protected as free speech in several countries. In the United States, “hate speech” is free speech. there are very few limitations to free speech in the US Constitution and hate speech is not one of them. Only when/if the speech incites or threatens violence or is linked to a crime or inciting a crime, is then the crime investigated as a hate crime but the speech itself is not considered a crime. “Hate speech” is Political colloquialism with no formal or legal definition. In this case, even the United Nations refers to “incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence”. The countries that do have laws against “hate speech” are very specific about which groups of people are protected against incendiary language.
Thank you for the correction.
Burning the Quran isn't hate speech
> Hate Speech is not protected as Free Speech.
But Shaun King's anti-Semitic hate speech is all fine with you.
Burning the Quran is not hate speech
There was no anti-Semitic hate speech.
Anti-Semitism denial is not a good look.
Calling out “anti-Semitism” with no reference to any anti-Semitic behavior makes fighting anti-semitism impossible.
I was specifically referring to Shaun King's anti-Semitic behavior.
Bring Shaun kings page back! He was instrumental on so many human rights issues and now we are watching a genocide unfold and this ban is allowing israel to kill in the dark!! Shame on this country. There is no freedom or humanity left. Not an ounce
I agree, King should be re-instated, if only for the fact free speech should be a human right. I don't agree with his position, although, it should be heard. The reality that many people forget is that history dictates savagery is responded to with a tenfold blowback.
Case in point Oct 7, no amount of screaming, faux outrage or lobbying, pressure and literary commentary is going to stop Israels retaliation. Fact-humanities collective national histories are stock full of examples of overwhelming retaliation. Granted there are instances where, the retaliation has been limited by negotiation, although the features of this retaliation and the history of Israel and the oppression the Jewish peoples have endured will not conform to any external negotiated limits. It will end only when Israel has achieved whatever objectives they set out to gain.
History of the last 90 years, inform us implicitly as to the fortitude and single mindedness of Israeli strategy. After WWII, and the reinstatement of Israel to the Israelis, emerged a new mindset of Judaism, one that was never to be dominated ever again. As a realist, there's no point in hysteria, here lies the answer, we will all have to wait, no matter the collective power of the world, we will all have to wait until Israel has achieved their objective.
When this is over we can then attempt to pick up the pieces, and attempt to mend fences, that more than likely will not be mended. Reality, is a bitch to social justice, the human condition has its own rules and no amount of feminisation of society will skewer the deeply embedded masculine mindset that is genetically predisposed to a physical pragmatism, dictated by its intrinsic knowledge of their contemporaries. They know if they do not act, it will be taken as weakness, therefore, pragmatic retaliation that may be viewed externally as excessive plays to a primal survival instinct, particularly amongst individuals, communities and societies that have faced consistent attack.
Humanity is primitive, and driven by primal instinct, morality is a luxury, not a necessity, intellect is the providence of civility although, simultaneously serves savagery.
They are such cowards @meta, you cant silence them, voices like this. Shaun is a hero he had been the voice of Gaza where many others were silent. We will not be silent on this. # bring Shaun back
Bring Shaun King’s account back!!!
What happened to freedom of speech? INSTAGRAM is a "social platform" or not? He should be able to use his page to express his opinions. This is sheer speech suppression - for this to be happening in 2023 is just beyond my comprehension.
Reinstate shauns account immediately meta
We want Shaun King back on insta...plus we demand that Insta stops shadowing Pro Palestinians posts and doesn't take liberty to remove the Palestinian journalist and personalities that we follow.
Bring Shuan Back
I think it would be instructive to count up the number of times the word "Gaza" is used in this post, the number of mentions of "Palestinians." Then compare this count to the number of times the word "Israel" appears. Did I read one instance of the word "hostages" or "rape" or even "Hamas"? This simple tally would tell me everything I need to know about the objectivity of the author.
As 65 yr old I’ve come to learn that you can’t change the media because they are controlled by entities that are driven primarily by profit and once an outlet finds its base it rarely shifts. It is us that ultimately must move because we get dissatisfied by the complacency and subservience of these agents to their shareholders. As enough of us move, shareholders begin complaining about their failing profits but even they rarely move their money out and the media stagnates as younger audiences seek new sources of truth. Meta is an example but they are slowly being replaced by newer sources like TikTok despite what I have come to see as scaremongering tactics by the former as it sees its base abandoning them. I am no longer threatened by tactics that suggest undo influence by a competing government because the so called democratically approved media source has already shown its hand as a corrupt supporter of genocide. Meta is not worthy of my attention anymore so it is best Shaun join us where the enlightened are heading, until TikTok shows it’s hand and we have to move on. Again.
Orwellian authoritarianism and digital ethnic cleansing. - you took the words right out of my mouth. Depending on how far down you want to follow the turtles, Meta is only one of many problems that we have as a society. Free speech isn't free anymore and it's terrifying. Thank you for publishing. Shaun King needs to be reinstated, and it's heartbreaking that more people aren't screaming in the streets about so many censorship issues (among other horrific things that continue to prevail globally)