The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been accused of targeting free expression after doxxing anonymous writers for Not the Bee, the non-satirical platform affiliated with the Babylon Bee. The move has drawn sharp criticism from free speech advocates and conservative leaders.
The SPLC reportedly uncovered and publicized personal details about the writers, including their identities, family connections, and locations. Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon criticized the SPLC for engaging in a politically motivated campaign. “They did it because they lack principles and are vindictive bullies,” Dillon stated.
The SPLC defended its actions, claiming that the writers’ work dehumanized marginalized communities. “Hateful content like the material created by Not the Bee writers works to dehumanize transgender individuals, the entire LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, and people of color. This divisive commentary has no place in our society,” the SPLC said in a statement.
Not the Bee fired back, questioning whether the SPLC’s criticism extends to the majority of 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 site wrote.
Critics argue that the SPLC’s tactics reflect a broader effort to intimidate conservative voices into silence. Many see the move as an attack on constitutional freedoms, particularly the right to speak freely without fear of personal or professional retribution.
This incident underscores the growing divide between organizations pushing progressive agendas and those advocating for traditional American values. For many, the SPLC’s actions signal a dangerous escalation in the culture war over free speech.
