The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing criticism after doxxing anonymous writers for Not the Bee, a non-satirical platform connected to the Babylon Bee. The incident has reignited concerns over free speech and the use of intimidation to silence opposing viewpoints.
The SPLC reportedly exposed the personal information of Not the Bee writers, prompting an outcry from the platform’s CEO, Seth Dillon. “They lack principles,” Dillon said. “They did it because they’re vindictive bullies who’ve admitted their aim is to ‘completely destroy’ individuals and organizations they disagree with.”
In a statement to USA Today, the SPLC defended its actions, claiming the writers’ content dehumanized vulnerable communities. “This divisive commentary has no place in our society,” the SPLC said, pointing to material critical of progressive ideologies.
Not the Bee responded with a scathing article, challenging the SPLC’s position. “The majority of Americans just voted for the enforcement of our border laws, removing the religious material of the gender cult from schools, and limiting the ability of doctors to sterilize kids,” the article stated. “Is the SPLC saying that the majority of Americans have ‘no place in our society’?”
Critics of the SPLC argue that the doxxing campaign is part of a broader strategy to silence dissent and intimidate conservative voices. Free speech advocates warn that such tactics could set a dangerous precedent for targeting individuals over their views.
As the debate over free speech intensifies, the SPLC’s actions have sparked widespread condemnation, raising questions about the role of ideological bias in shaping public discourse.
