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Open Letter to Nonprofits and Public Organizations: Reconsidering Our Social Media Platforms

Open Letter to Nonprofits and Public Organizations: Reconsidering Our Social Media Platforms

Amplify Your Organization’s Voice: Embrace Radical Transparency and Authentic Connections Dear Leaders of Nonprofits and Public Organizations, In our digital age, social media platforms have become indispensable tools for communication, outreach, and community engagement. However, the landscape of these platforms is evolving, it’s crucial for organizations like yours to rethink where and how you engage online. The Challenge with Centralized Platforms Centralized social media platforms, such as X (formerly Twitter), operate under profit-driven models that can influence the dissemination of information. Studies have shown that Twitter’s algorithms tend to amplify content from right-wing politicians and news outlets more than from the left. Regardless of political orientation, algorithmic biases driven by profit interests are incompatible with the public interest.