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Cruz Demands Documents, Accuses Wikipedia of Bias

10/10/2025

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) accuses Wikipedia of left-wing bias, demanding documents by October 17.
He cites alleged anti-Semitic editing and biased source categorization, and cites Manhattan Institute research showing Wikipedia favors left-leaning sources over conservative ones.
The Wikimedia Foundation acknowledges receipt and reiterates commitment to editorial standards and user privacy; Wikipedia describes itself as a living encyclopedia.

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) accuses Wikipedia of left-wing bias, demanding documents by October 17.
He cites alleged anti-Semitic editing and biased source categorization, and cites Manhattan Institute research showing Wikipedia favors left-leaning sources over conservative ones.
The Wikimedia Foundation acknowledges receipt and reiterates commitment to editorial standards and user privacy; Wikipedia describes itself as a living encyclopedia.