Apple's Attempt to Ban Alex Jones Backfired in an Unexpected Way

Alex Jones, Apple, Hate Speech, Free Speech

Posted on AllSides August 8th, 2018

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Alex Jones tweeted "When they try to ban you, but you keep on winning" above a celebratory glass of champagne.

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