Banning TikTok would harm marginalized communities - BEST OF TANGOTI
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This week Biden said he would sign legislation into law banning TikTok if congress passes it. TikTok is one step closer to being banned in the United States after the legislation unanimously passed a big vote last week.  Popular TikToker and misinformation researcher Abbie Richards and I discussed what a ban would mean for marginalized communities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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