Xsampa

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Anti-Misinformation Law passes in Xsampa; Preventing misinformation from gaining ground.
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March 7th, 5673
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In many countries that operate with a bourgeois liberal media system, we often see media fall into three situations. One, it becomes a monopoly for the bourgeoisie to own and control all information. Two, it becomes a playground for reactionaries to throw about conspiracies and spread general misinformation. Three, any truth is often silenced or fringe. While progressive countries and socialist countries have often asked how to tackle this question, it's finally arrived in Xsampa as while the education system ensures Xsampans are knowledgeable (especially in political theory and practical education), and have critical thinking, we cannot be content with one barrier. And that is why PAX has recently passed the Counter Misinformation and Reconcilation (CMR) Act.

First things first, any and all broadcasters, whether state owned, social enterprise or worker cooperative are required to label opinion, sponsored content and verified news independently and differently. All platforms must disclose funding sources, ownership and any political ties. Furthermore, deliberate and harmful misinformation will be criminalized when knowingly spread. Penalties will only apply when malicious intent or reckless disregard is proven. This ensures that there are no claims of sudden pandemics, no claims of minorities being blamed for tragedies, and no claims of scandals that never happened, without proper truth to it, and justice if false. 

Furthermore, the People's Committee of Information (that's us!) will be authorized to create an independent commission for media integrity, consisting of media unionists, journalists, educators and civic groups. The Independent People's Committee of Media Integrity (IPCMI) will be responsible for investigating, and issuing rulings on misinformation campaigns, but cannot ban content without explicitly approval from PAX and the PCI. They can only mandate corrections, retractions and transparency. Alongside this, all social media platforms operating in Xsampa are required to create robust fact checking partnerships with universities and civic groups. They must also be mandated to give users clear and visible warnings when interacting with flagged information. Finally, any individual or group that has been defamed by misinformation has the right to demand a visible correction on whatever platform that is responsible for said misinformation to correct any damages from libel.

But comrades, we're all aware that no one wants to go back to the One Party Era Media Laws. That is why, whistleblowers will receive explicit protection, and guarantees that these laws cannot target satire, artistic expression, or political dissent. Plus, all misinformation laws must undergo a review in PAX every 5 years. Finally, grants will be offered by the People's Committee of Educational Liberation to ensure Xsampans are proper taught how to identify misinformation anywhere.
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In Other News;

Stargazing seems to be the trend so far; Xsampans like stargazing!

Feeling exhausted, burnt out or depressed? Always remember comrades, help is available at all times.

The Tricentennial is next year! The People's Committee of Revolutionary Culture is already beginning preparations for the biggest celebrations next May!
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Today's Quote of The Day; Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
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Glory to the Xsampan Revolution! Glory to the Xsampan Proletariat!

The People's Committee for Information is a worker owned, news source in Xsampa, dedicated to spreading the words of the revolution. Ensuring that Xsampans hear news, both foreign and domestic from a strongly socialist lens, the PCI ensures a strong, stable, socialist society for Xsampa.

གྲལ་རིམ་ལ་གཟི་བརྗིད་ཤོག

Gloire à la Révolution ! Gloire au prolétariat !