The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been accused of targeting free speech after doxxing anonymous writers for Not the Bee, the non-satirical sister site of the Babylon Bee. The incident has sparked outrage among free speech advocates, who see the move as an attempt to intimidate conservative voices.
Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon condemned the SPLC’s actions, describing them as politically motivated. “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.”
The SPLC defended its actions by claiming it sought to protect marginalized groups from what it called “hateful content.” A spokesperson stated that “this divisive commentary has no place in our society,” citing the material’s alleged impact on transgender individuals and other communities.
Not the Bee responded with an article highlighting the disconnect between the SPLC’s position and the views of everyday Americans. “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 said. “Is the SPLC saying that the majority of Americans have ‘no place in our society’?”
The doxxing campaign has drawn criticism for setting a dangerous precedent, with concerns that it aims to silence voices challenging leftist ideology. Critics argue that exposing personal details of writers is a direct assault on their safety and constitutional rights.
As the debate continues, the SPLC’s actions have sparked a broader discussion about free speech and the growing use of intimidation tactics against dissenting opinions.
