Thursday, July 18, 2019

#IRELAND: YouTube Bans Controversial Political Activist, Freelance Journalist Gemma O'Doherty For "Hate Speech"

[world politics news]


YouTube has permanently removed former European parliament candidate and political activist Gemma O’Doherty’s account for what it says are violations of its policies aimed at protecting against hate speech.

O’Doherty last week posted a video which included criticism of ethnic minorities in Ireland. Her anti-immigration views have riled many in Ireland's political and media establishments.

O'Doherty, a former award-winning journalist and anti-corruption crusader, ran as a candidate in the European Parliamentary elections in May, and previously sought a place in Ireland's presidential ballot.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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