'Facebook has agreed to update its policies regarding hate speech following a campaign led by the Everyday Sexism Project, which criticised the site for hosting offensive content...
...In an open letter published by the Huffington Post, Chemaly asked Facebook to take “swift, comprehensive and effective action” against the “representation of rape and domestic violence” on the site.'
Independent newspaper, 29/05/13
For the full article click on the link...
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/victory-for-everyday-sexism-project-facebook-bows-to-campaign-over-sexist-hate-speech-posts-8636078.html
In honour of the success of the Everyday Sexism Project (I love that this happened the same day as the first legal gay marriage in France) here's a great live rendition of "Respect" by Ms. Franklin from 1968.
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