Why does Section 230 matter? ft. Malena Dailey and Shoshana Weissmann

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Written By Jeremiah Johnson

The internet as we know it depends on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. But if it's so crucial, why do so many people seem to want to change it or kill it entirely? PPI's Malena Dailey and R Street's Shoshana Weissmann join the show to discuss Section 230. What exactly does Section 230 say? Why is it so important for the internet to function? What would happen if it was changed?  And who specifically is so mad at 230 and why?

Recommended Reading:

PPI's Crash Course on Section 230 - https://www.progressivepolicy.org/blogs/a-crash-course-on-section-230-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/

Malena Dailey on 230 - https://www.progressivepolicy.org/blogs/the-internet-as-we-know-it-relies-on-section-230/

Mike Masnick on 230 - https://www.techdirt.com/2020/06/23/hello-youve-been-referred-here-because-youre-wrong-about-section-230-communications-decency-act/

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