A coalition of organizations funded by leftist billionaire George Soros is pressuring major tech companies to restrict and control information ahead of the 2024 election. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a prominent anti-free speech group funded by Soros, spearheaded a letter urging Big Tech platforms to combat what they call “disinformation.”
The letter, addressed to the CEOs of Google, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Snap, Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, proposed several censorship measures. These include de-amplification of content, warning labels, sharing restrictions, and deploying an army of censors through Inauguration Day. The letter explicitly labeled these proposals as “demands,” suggesting that tech platforms have a duty to protect voters from misleading information, particularly targeting communities of color.
Between 2016 and 2022, Soros channeled over $16 million into the Leadership Conference and other co-signatories of the letter. This funding is part of Soros’s broader strategy, which has seen $80 million directed to groups advocating for censorship ahead of the 2024 election.
The coalition argues that increased disinformation about election processes, harassment of election officials, and the rapid growth of AI necessitate immediate action. They claim that unchecked falsehoods could harm the electoral process and disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.
Among the signatories are several organizations heavily funded by Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF). The Leadership Conference received $7,170,000 from OSF across 12 grants between 2016 and 2022. Other notable signatories include:
- The Center for American Progress, which received 35 grants between 2018 and 2022. This organization is known for its strong opposition to abortion restrictions and pro-life laws.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), which praised President Joe Biden’s decision to grant amnesty to approximately 500,000 illegal aliens.
- Common Cause, a recipient of OSF grants, whose “equity statement” criticizes the U.S. and its Founding Fathers using terms like “white-supremacist,” “genocide,” “colonialism,” “homophobia,” “ableism,” and “racism.”
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a pro-LGBTQ organization, which boasts of its efforts to defeat President Trump and advance LGBTQ+ rights.
- UnidosUS, which supports illegal migration policies and has endorsed Democratic candidates, including Joe Biden.
The push for increased censorship by these groups reflects ongoing debates about the role of Big Tech in moderating content and the balance between free speech and misinformation. Critics argue that such measures could stifle legitimate discourse and unduly influence public opinion. As the 2024 election approaches, the impact of these censorship efforts on voter information and engagement remains a contentious issue.
