The Wall Street Journal: Demonstrators join workers outside Netflix offices to protest Dave Chappelle special

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A group of protesters gathered outside one of Netflix Inc.’s Los Angeles offices Wednesday to express anger over the streaming giant’s Dave Chappelle comedy special, as some employees released demands for management and staged a walkout.

In the special, “The Closer,” Chappelle made jokes and remarks regarding gender that many in the transgender community, including some Netflix
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staffers, found offensive. The company has defended the special, citing reasons including the company’s commitment to artistic freedom.