It's good that the Supreme Court didn't indulge the obviously illegal and racist attack on California's election. But remember that what Todd Blanche is ultimately running is a disinformation attack on our democracy.
You’re Paying for the World's Most Dangerous Disinformation Operation
How lies from Todd Blanche’s DOJ and right-wing media "improv" aim to make Trump’s authoritarianism less competitive.
www.thefarce.org
November 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
It's good that the Supreme Court didn't indulge the obviously illegal and racist attack on California's election. But remember that what Todd Blanche is ultimately running is a disinformation attack on our democracy.
Being informed when voting is vital for a free democracy. Listen to our latest episode of The Steady State Sentinel with our guest @@ninajankowicz.com and our host @lcandersonintl.bsky.social, talking about disinformation. #holdfast #vote
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November 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Being informed when voting is vital for a free democracy. Listen to our latest episode of The Steady State Sentinel with our guest @@ninajankowicz.com and our host @lcandersonintl.bsky.social, talking about disinformation. #holdfast #vote
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The biggest disinformation campaign trying to undermine US democracy, manipulate elections, and sow doubt among the public is not coming from Russia or any foreign adversary. It's coming from the United States federal government, including an extensive lying effort by the Department of Justice.
Probably the biggest story of this election cycle… the strategic (and false) narrative of widespread non-citizen voter fraud the Trump admin has been consistently pushing using arrests and press releases and now with their (demonstrably false) allegations of 20,000 non-citizens on the rolls in CA.
We've done 2 pieces on how the Trump admin, DOJ, and DHS are strategically creating content — thru press releases, arrests, and directives to states — to create an illusion of widespread non-citizen voter fraud:
Oct 6: uwcip.substack.com/p/federal-fr...
Oct 30: uwcip.substack.com/p/tip-of-the...
Oct 6: uwcip.substack.com/p/federal-fr...
Oct 30: uwcip.substack.com/p/tip-of-the...
November 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The biggest disinformation campaign trying to undermine US democracy, manipulate elections, and sow doubt among the public is not coming from Russia or any foreign adversary. It's coming from the United States federal government, including an extensive lying effort by the Department of Justice.
Steve Bannon even cites the lack of prosecution regarding the bank crisis as one of the fundamental grievances he exploited to launch his global opportunist-populist movements (e.g., Brexit, Trump 2016).
Reference: Jan 2025 podcast with Douthat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEjt...
Reference: Jan 2025 podcast with Douthat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEjt...
How some disinformation campaigns attempt to undermine democracy
YouTube video by Cambridge Disinformation Summit
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Steve Bannon even cites the lack of prosecution regarding the bank crisis as one of the fundamental grievances he exploited to launch his global opportunist-populist movements (e.g., Brexit, Trump 2016).
Reference: Jan 2025 podcast with Douthat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEjt...
Reference: Jan 2025 podcast with Douthat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEjt...
Russian interference, weakened defenses, and growing distrust in elections create a dangerous combination. Former FBI executive @lcandersonintl.bsky.social explains why defending democracy requires strong institutions, informed voters, and vigilance against disinformation.
Read more: buff.ly/TWBC5YQ
Read more: buff.ly/TWBC5YQ
October 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Russian interference, weakened defenses, and growing distrust in elections create a dangerous combination. Former FBI executive @lcandersonintl.bsky.social explains why defending democracy requires strong institutions, informed voters, and vigilance against disinformation.
Read more: buff.ly/TWBC5YQ
Read more: buff.ly/TWBC5YQ
Was really pleased to join Lauren Anderson on The Steady State Sentinel podcast to discuss disinformation ahead of—and after—the midterms.
steadystate1.substack.com/p/america-ha...
steadystate1.substack.com/p/america-ha...
ELECTION SPECIAL: America Has Disarmed Against Disinformation — Just Before the Midterms
From online harassment to foreign interference, the fight to protect American democracy is entering dangerous territory.
steadystate1.substack.com
November 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Was really pleased to join Lauren Anderson on The Steady State Sentinel podcast to discuss disinformation ahead of—and after—the midterms.
steadystate1.substack.com/p/america-ha...
steadystate1.substack.com/p/america-ha...
Democracy is more than ballots, argues EESC: Europe must invest in civil society and strengthen inclusive participation as disinformation and mistrust grow.
EU body warns local action key to reviving democracy throughout Europe
www.brusselstimes.com
November 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Democracy is more than ballots, argues EESC: Europe must invest in civil society and strengthen inclusive participation as disinformation and mistrust grow.
First Minister John Swinney called foreign online disinformation a "real and present threat to democracy" and pressed for stronger protections against hostile digital operations.
Following inquiries by international news outlets, BlackCore erased its online presence & scrubbed its website.
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Following inquiries by international news outlets, BlackCore erased its online presence & scrubbed its website.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
First Minister John Swinney called foreign online disinformation a "real and present threat to democracy" and pressed for stronger protections against hostile digital operations.
Following inquiries by international news outlets, BlackCore erased its online presence & scrubbed its website.
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Following inquiries by international news outlets, BlackCore erased its online presence & scrubbed its website.
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Why is FOX destroying US democracy?
Creating and amplifying hate-fueled disinformation?
When will be enough for them,
or too much for us?
Creating and amplifying hate-fueled disinformation?
When will be enough for them,
or too much for us?
October 30, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Why is FOX destroying US democracy?
Creating and amplifying hate-fueled disinformation?
When will be enough for them,
or too much for us?
Creating and amplifying hate-fueled disinformation?
When will be enough for them,
or too much for us?
Fox News is no different than TASS News in Russia, i.e., a disinformation & propaganda machine that supports the Federalist Society Cult & the Republican Party. Fox News has contributed to destroying the US participatory republic democracy.
November 1, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Fox News is no different than TASS News in Russia, i.e., a disinformation & propaganda machine that supports the Federalist Society Cult & the Republican Party. Fox News has contributed to destroying the US participatory republic democracy.
The day has finally come, folks! Election Day is here, but we may be in for a long ride before democracy is saved. Voter intimidation, disinformation, and threats to election officials are already happening. It's up to us to look out for these warnings and respond to them.
November 3, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The day has finally come, folks! Election Day is here, but we may be in for a long ride before democracy is saved. Voter intimidation, disinformation, and threats to election officials are already happening. It's up to us to look out for these warnings and respond to them.
According to The Guardian, there’s an unprecedented flood of AI-enabled election disinformation on social media.
Ahead of the midterms tomorrow, check out CCDH’s guide to navigating election information on social media here 👇
Ahead of the midterms tomorrow, check out CCDH’s guide to navigating election information on social media here 👇
What you need to know about election misinformation and disinformation online
Social media and AI platforms boost disinformation around elections, undermining democracy. Learn more about election disinformation.
www.counterharm.com
November 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
According to The Guardian, there’s an unprecedented flood of AI-enabled election disinformation on social media.
Ahead of the midterms tomorrow, check out CCDH’s guide to navigating election information on social media here 👇
Ahead of the midterms tomorrow, check out CCDH’s guide to navigating election information on social media here 👇
True. Canadians deserve better. The CPC perhaps should consider how this behaviour is leading to their lessening support. Canadian children should be able to watch Canadian democracy in action. Instead they see disrespect, disinformation and bullying. Not acceptable. They show who they are freq.
October 31, 2026 at 12:02 PM
True. Canadians deserve better. The CPC perhaps should consider how this behaviour is leading to their lessening support. Canadian children should be able to watch Canadian democracy in action. Instead they see disrespect, disinformation and bullying. Not acceptable. They show who they are freq.
The bleak outlook for jobs—which help resolve core anxieties around financial security and identity—makes this demographic more susceptible to political and cultural populist-opportunists who exploit vulnerabilities.
See @liambyrnemp.bsky.social’s book for background.
youtu.be/yEjtLikxQGs?...
See @liambyrnemp.bsky.social’s book for background.
youtu.be/yEjtLikxQGs?...
October 30, 2026 at 8:38 AM
The bleak outlook for jobs—which help resolve core anxieties around financial security and identity—makes this demographic more susceptible to political and cultural populist-opportunists who exploit vulnerabilities.
See @liambyrnemp.bsky.social’s book for background.
youtu.be/yEjtLikxQGs?...
See @liambyrnemp.bsky.social’s book for background.
youtu.be/yEjtLikxQGs?...
"Nobel laureate Maria Ressa releases “The Fight Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Standing Up to Dictators” this October, offering 100 concrete steps to defend democracy from authoritarianism and AI-driven disinformation"
Look forward to reading this book.
tofanews.com/maria-ressas...
#Books #BookSky
Look forward to reading this book.
tofanews.com/maria-ressas...
#Books #BookSky
November 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
"Nobel laureate Maria Ressa releases “The Fight Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Standing Up to Dictators” this October, offering 100 concrete steps to defend democracy from authoritarianism and AI-driven disinformation"
Look forward to reading this book.
tofanews.com/maria-ressas...
#Books #BookSky
Look forward to reading this book.
tofanews.com/maria-ressas...
#Books #BookSky
that first sentence hits just right.
November 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
that first sentence hits just right.
From tackling disinformation and insecurity to strengthening participation and resilience, the future of democracy remains open, and the choice is ours.
Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
November 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
From tackling disinformation and insecurity to strengthening participation and resilience, the future of democracy remains open, and the choice is ours.
Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Read more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
ELECTION SPECIAL: America Has Disarmed Against Disinformation — Just Before the Midterms
#Trump
#Trump
ELECTION SPECIAL: America Has Disarmed Against Disinformation — Just Before the Midterms
From online harassment to foreign interference, the fight to protect American democracy is entering dangerous territory.
steadystate1.substack.com
November 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
ELECTION SPECIAL: America Has Disarmed Against Disinformation — Just Before the Midterms
#Trump
#Trump
🎯 absolutely.
Too much disinformation and propaganda power in the hands of billionaires.
But I’d rank campaign finance reform and overturning Citizens United as close seconds. The billionaires are poisoning our democracy on many fronts.
Too much disinformation and propaganda power in the hands of billionaires.
But I’d rank campaign finance reform and overturning Citizens United as close seconds. The billionaires are poisoning our democracy on many fronts.
November 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
🎯 absolutely.
Too much disinformation and propaganda power in the hands of billionaires.
But I’d rank campaign finance reform and overturning Citizens United as close seconds. The billionaires are poisoning our democracy on many fronts.
Too much disinformation and propaganda power in the hands of billionaires.
But I’d rank campaign finance reform and overturning Citizens United as close seconds. The billionaires are poisoning our democracy on many fronts.
Since Trump's failures are so obvious by now that he may have to face half-a-consequence, let's talk about his greatest success besides looting billions:
Using Russia's attack on our 2016 elections as an excuse to destroy our democracy, with John Roberts insisting that this is, in fact, his job.
Using Russia's attack on our 2016 elections as an excuse to destroy our democracy, with John Roberts insisting that this is, in fact, his job.
You’re Paying for the World's Most Dangerous Disinformation Operation
How lies from Todd Blanche’s DOJ and right-wing media "improv" aim to make Trump’s authoritarianism less competitive.
www.thefarce.org
November 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Since Trump's failures are so obvious by now that he may have to face half-a-consequence, let's talk about his greatest success besides looting billions:
Using Russia's attack on our 2016 elections as an excuse to destroy our democracy, with John Roberts insisting that this is, in fact, his job.
Using Russia's attack on our 2016 elections as an excuse to destroy our democracy, with John Roberts insisting that this is, in fact, his job.
Yes, once again, governance in this country will be decided by the most ignorant Americans imaginable, bombarded with disinformation from dopes like Joe Rogan.
Welcome to democracy in America.
Welcome to democracy in America.
October 31, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Yes, once again, governance in this country will be decided by the most ignorant Americans imaginable, bombarded with disinformation from dopes like Joe Rogan.
Welcome to democracy in America.
Welcome to democracy in America.
There’s a formidable force of billionaires using their media empires to spread propaganda and disinformation. It will be a long struggle for democracy and certainly a risk that this cycle will repeat.
For those of us who oppose living under their regime, our work will not end in our lifetime.
For those of us who oppose living under their regime, our work will not end in our lifetime.
November 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
There’s a formidable force of billionaires using their media empires to spread propaganda and disinformation. It will be a long struggle for democracy and certainly a risk that this cycle will repeat.
For those of us who oppose living under their regime, our work will not end in our lifetime.
For those of us who oppose living under their regime, our work will not end in our lifetime.
#AI #Disinformation #Democracy
Trusting AI to be better than humans leaves us deeply vulnerable to losing democracy.
Remember the best way to tell a lie is to make it a part of a truth. AI does that every day.
AI = disinformation
Trusting AI to be better than humans leaves us deeply vulnerable to losing democracy.
Remember the best way to tell a lie is to make it a part of a truth. AI does that every day.
AI = disinformation
I've been shouting for a long time about how LLMs-as-search despoils our information ecosystem, which among other things puts our democracy at risk. Here is a very direct example of that:
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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We asked AI chatbots to make voter guides. They invented races and misidentified candidates.
Analyzing AI-generated voter guides for addresses in every county in the U.S. showed that the chatbots often made errors.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
#AI #Disinformation #Democracy
Trusting AI to be better than humans leaves us deeply vulnerable to losing democracy.
Remember the best way to tell a lie is to make it a part of a truth. AI does that every day.
AI = disinformation
Trusting AI to be better than humans leaves us deeply vulnerable to losing democracy.
Remember the best way to tell a lie is to make it a part of a truth. AI does that every day.
AI = disinformation
trumpsauthoritarianassault.blogspot.com/2026/10/lp-2... Explore the greatest risks to US midterm voters in 2026: election interference, voter intimidation, disinformation, big money and threats to democracy. Evidence-based voter protection and accountability.
LP-213 USA Mid-Term Elections 2026: Greatest Risks to Voters & Democracy + Addendum USA & UK
LP-213 USA Mid-Term Elections 2026: Greatest Risks to Voters & Democracy + Addendum USA & UK
trumpsauthoritarianassault.blogspot.com
October 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
trumpsauthoritarianassault.blogspot.com/2026/10/lp-2... Explore the greatest risks to US midterm voters in 2026: election interference, voter intimidation, disinformation, big money and threats to democracy. Evidence-based voter protection and accountability.
disinformation for destroying the last democracy chance
Elon Musk’s X has become the go-to place for MAGA supporters to hunt for examples of voter fraud, @willoremus.com reports. He examines how the platform could play a central role in the midterm elections:
Grok the Vote
No one is ready for what X could look like on Election Day.
bit.ly
October 31, 2026 at 3:41 PM
disinformation for destroying the last democracy chance