The Wall Street Journal criticized the indictment of Trump for a failed coup attempt… Why would a once, highly regarded publication oppose an attack on American democracy? Start by looking at who owns the WSJ and his motivations. Use this relationship map is primarily based on the NY Times article, MURDOCH AND HIS CHILDREN HAVE …
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WhatsApp is the ideal platform to spread disinformation. AI makes it even more dangerous. Bad actors target disinfo to WhatsApp groups that only group members can see and are closed to the public. Bad actors use AI to tailor the message to their target audience to make them more believable. WhatsApp/META has few checks on …
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“They can’t kill the truth, so they try to assassinate the character” Manipulators use character assassination. They justify it with a soothing narrative where you are a villain, where they have no choice but to do what they are doing, and where they are a hero. They use various manipulation tactics including gossiping, power play, …
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Judge Terry Doughty, a Trump appointee rules for Republican Attorney Generals and blocks Biden Administration from contacting Facebook. What does this ruling mean for you? Follow the facts with this StoryMap.– 1,101,771 COVID deaths in America – USA Facts– Facebook failing to protect users from Covid misinformation – The Guardian– Facebook greatest source of Covid-19 …
American democracy is at stake and it depends on each one of us to defend it. Stay informed. This infographic features some of the best newsletters organized in four broad categories.– Analysis & Editorial: Experts explain developments and their impact on American democracy– Fascism & Disinfo: How fascists gain power and how to counter disinformation– …
“DeSantis Opponents Arrested in Florida Protesting Abortion Ban” – Newsweek Learn to recognize how fascists silence their critics. Click on the infographic for details on the different approaches. Strongmen intimidate, bully, and kill critics “Around the world, strongmen have been attacking the concept of freedom of the press, as well as members of the press …
“Orbán is Giving the GOP Lessons on “Soft Fascism” at CPAC” – Hartmann Report “Hungary is actually an incubator where experiments are done on the future of conservative policies. Hungary is the place where we didn’t just talk about defeating the progressives and liberals and causing a conservative Christian political turn, but we actually did …
“Elon Musk Flirts With Conspiracy Theories About Texas Mall Shooting” – Rolling Stone Whataboutism: Abbott pointed to Chicago as proof that stringent gun laws are not the solution to school shootings after deadly mass shooting in Texas – Chicago Sun TimesStrawman: Right-Wingers Are Getting Desperate After Another Shooting By A Far-Right Extremist – HuffPostFalse Flag: …
Trump indicated his support for Vladimir Putin in an interview with Tucker Carlson – Letters From An American Tucker Carlson, downplaying Russia-Ukraine conflict, urges Americans to ask, ‘Why do I hate Putin?’ Carlson, who has been accused of being “one of the biggest cheerleaders for Russia” during the conflict, asked viewers a series of questions …
I am not a crook say Republicans and claim to be above the law. Nope. Democracies don’t work like that. Check your knowledge. Do you know who: (Answers below)– Which Republican delegate led a violent assault on the Capitol on Jan 6th?– Which Vice President led a bribery and extortion scandal from the White House?– …
