How Big Tech Censors Abortion Information (and what we can do about it): A Conversation with Erin Matson
Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Erin Matson and program associate Grace Koch dive into the details of how abortion information gets censored online. They discuss how censorship is used across big media platforms, how misinformation campaigns spread harmful messaging, how this affects providers and people seeking quality abortion care, and where we can go to find accurate, reliable health information.
Erin Matson is a Our Bodies Ourselves content expert on abortion and contraception. She is co-founder, president, and CEO of Reproaction. She also serves as chair of the board of Catholics for Choice and sits on the steering committee of the American Society for Emergency Contraception. Previously, Erin served as editor at large for Rewire News Group as well as action vice president of the National Organization for Women.
Questions & Time Stamps
[00:01:36] What does the current state of abortion censorship look like? What gets censored and who is doing the censoring?
[00:06:33] What does censorship look like on social media platforms?
[00:08:08] How does censorship affect both providers and patients who rely on up-to-date and accurate information?
[00:12:50] Are there certain groups of people or regions that are more harmed by abortion censorship than others?
[00:15:37] In this climate of extreme misinformation and disinformation, what roles does big tech play in empowering anti-abortion disinformation campaigns?
[00:19:33] Where can people go to find trusted abortion information resources?
[00:24:34] What other steps can we take to stand against censorship?