The social platform uses such labels to describe state mouthpieces and propaganda outlets from Russia and China.
"NPR stands for freedom of speech and holding the powerful accountable, said John Lansing, CEO of the media company, in a statement calling NPR an "independent, fact-based journalism" outlet."It is unacceptable for Twitter to label us this way. A vigorous, vibrant free press is essential to the health of our democracy," he added."Seems accurate,"
State-controlled media businesses have long been identified on Twitter, now owned by the tech billionaire. Twitter further describes state-affiliated media as "outlets where the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources, direct or indirect political pressures, and/or control over production and distribution."
NPR reporter David Gura published two screenshots demonstrating how NPR was originally listed next to the BBC as a state-funded organization that was not categorized as a state-affiliated entity since it had editorial independence.
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