The National Archives blurred a photo to hide criticism of Trump. The Library of Congress pulled a photo which included signs opposing Trump policies. This self-censorship is dangerous.
Another great scoop by @joeheim: Library of Congress pulled a Women’s March photo because of signs critical of Trump. https://t.co/vvKE7295x0
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) February 1, 2020
When the National Archives and Records Administration fell prey to the “alternative facts” approach, turning history from fact to fiction through the alteration of a photograph, it felt as if we were traveling further down the path to authoritarianism. https://t.co/ZPzDHORmJ4
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) February 1, 2020
BREAKING: We're demanding the National Archives turn over all records concerning its decision to doctor a 2017 Women's March photo in order to remove protest signs critical of President Trump or referencing women's bodies.
— ACLU (@ACLU) January 22, 2020
A number of people have emailed asking how we learned the National Archives had altered the photo from the 2017 Women’s March. The short answer is: chance. The little bit longer answer I’ll explain in this thread.
— Joe Heim (@JoeHeim) January 18, 2020
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The altered photo at the Nat'l Archives is the second time that a Washington museum was exposed (by the WashPost) for showcasing factually questionable Trump material. The last was a book of Trump agitprop I found for sale at the Nat' History Museum. https://t.co/ShvcHSsorA
— IanShapira (@ianshapira) January 18, 2020
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling responds to National Archives:
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 18, 2020
“Apologizing is not enough. The National Archives must explain to the public why it even took the Orwellian step of trying to rewrite history and erasing women’s bodies from it, as well as who ordered it."
Thread from the Archives. https://t.co/9SjJfXMn9d
— Joe Heim (@JoeHeim) January 18, 2020
Thread from the Archives. https://t.co/9SjJfXMn9d
— Joe Heim (@JoeHeim) January 18, 2020
“There's no reason for the National Archives to ever digitally alter a historic photograph," Rice University historian Douglas Brinkley said. "If they don't want to use a specific image, then don't use it. But to confuse the public is reprehensible.” https://t.co/r1LR9gudR0
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 18, 2020
Sad! 