TikTok Ban
Why It’s VITAL to Understand the TikTok Ban
In today’s world, where information is abundant yet not always trustworthy, understanding the issues behind headlines is more important than ever.
The recent debate over the TikTok Ban has been a hot topic, sparking countless social media posts and comments. Many people acknowledged the ban’s connection to national security concerns but expressed uncertainty about the specifics. Others dismissed its importance altogether, focusing on their desire for the app to remain accessible. What struck me most was the lack of clear, detailed answers to the questions being asked.
Regardless of whether you support TikTok or oppose it, (setting aside political or ethical debates) this series aims to provide a clearer understanding of the facts behind the ban. My goal is to help you make sense of the broader implications and why staying informed on this issue matters.
Our goal is to provide an educational series every month. If there is a hot topic issue you would like to learn more about, please contact Jordan so we can add it to our list and explore it further!
Thank you for reading.
Cited Sources:
Pew Research Center, About Half of TikTok Users Under 30 Say They Use It to Keep Up with Politics, News (2023). Visit pewresearch.org for more." https://pewrsr.ch/3SVKrdW
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Attitudes towards Algorithms and Their Impact on News (2023). Read more here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2023/attitudes-towards-algorithms-impact-news
Supreme Court Slip Opinion: TikTok Inc. v. Garland, No. 24-656 and 24-657 (January 17, 2025)
