Sarah Rogers Is the Foreign Censorship Threat She Warned Against.
Sarah Rogers Is the Foreign Censorship Threat She Warned Against - emptywheel
By bullying the EU to withdraw funding from the Disinfo2026 conference, Sarah Rogers engaged in the kind of retaliation DOJ had assured Judge Boasberg they would not do.
emptywheel.net
October 8, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Sarah Rogers Is the Foreign Censorship Threat She Warned Against.
Sarah Rogers Is the Foreign Censorship Threat She Warned Against.
Sarah Rogers Is the Foreign Censorship Threat She Warned Against - emptywheel
By bullying the EU to withdraw funding from the Disinfo2026 conference, Sarah Rogers engaged in the kind of retaliation DOJ had assured Judge Boasberg they would not do.
emptywheel.net
October 8, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Sarah Rogers Is the Foreign Censorship Threat She Warned Against.
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#1 · Shared by 276 accounts.
#1 · Shared by 276 accounts.
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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#1 · Shared by 276 accounts.
#1 · Shared by 276 accounts.
“We stick to supporting civil society. It’s not just principled, it’s operational”
Thank you, France!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Thank you, France!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM
“We stick to supporting civil society. It’s not just principled, it’s operational”
Thank you, France!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Thank you, France!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I stand in solidarity with researchers at the #disinfo2026 conference. We need brave researchers and civil society in our fight against disinformation. EU institutions and governments should not cave under US pressure.
October 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The US State Department pressured Canada, Lithuania, and the EU to withdraw sponsorship from the Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius. This occurred after a panel discussion focused on the US as a foreign information threat. #disinformation #News
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
The US State Department pressured Canada, Lithuania, and the EU to withdraw sponsorship from the Dis...
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The US State Department pressured Canada, Lithuania, and the EU to withdraw sponsorship from the Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius. This occurred after a panel discussion focused on the US as a foreign information threat. #disinformation #News
Elites are pathetic, contemptible cowards, part batrillion.
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Elites are pathetic, contemptible cowards, part batrillion.
Oh weird I thought Europe and Canada were leading the world in freakin epic resistance and clapbacks to the US huh never thought they would easily capitulate over something
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Oh weird I thought Europe and Canada were leading the world in freakin epic resistance and clapbacks to the US huh never thought they would easily capitulate over something
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Top 10 most-shared articles in the Skysquare universe over the past 24 hours, as of 12:00 PM PT.
#1 · Shared by 277 accounts.
#1 · Shared by 277 accounts.
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Top 10 most-shared articles in the Skysquare universe over the past 24 hours, as of 12:00 PM PT.
#1 · Shared by 277 accounts.
#1 · Shared by 277 accounts.
Vilnius vibes were strong. I leave inspired by my colleagues (new and old faces both) in this community and filled with a renewed resolve! #Disinfo2026
October 8, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Vilnius vibes were strong. I leave inspired by my colleagues (new and old faces both) in this community and filled with a renewed resolve! #Disinfo2026
"my question is which content did someone here not feel comfortable with? Can you be specific about this? And secondly, who?
Who was so uncomfortable with content that was raised within a free discussion"
EU spokesperson declines to answer 2 simple questions
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
Who was so uncomfortable with content that was raised within a free discussion"
EU spokesperson declines to answer 2 simple questions
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
Audiovisual Service - EC Midday press briefing of 08/10/2026
MEMBER STATES / DISINFORMATION - EEAS decision to withdraw his logo to the #Disinfo2026 Conference in Lithuania: Q&A
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu
October 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
"my question is which content did someone here not feel comfortable with? Can you be specific about this? And secondly, who?
Who was so uncomfortable with content that was raised within a free discussion"
EU spokesperson declines to answer 2 simple questions
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
Who was so uncomfortable with content that was raised within a free discussion"
EU spokesperson declines to answer 2 simple questions
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/vid...
Really wild story: the US pressured sponsors of an European disinformation conference because one session mentioned disinformation from the US gov't. The EU immediately pulled its sponsorship. Absolute cowards.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Really wild story: the US pressured sponsors of an European disinformation conference because one session mentioned disinformation from the US gov't. The EU immediately pulled its sponsorship. Absolute cowards.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The russia-backed Pedo-Trump regime of the United States bullied the #EU diplomatic service, Canada and Lithuania into withdrawing their sponsorship of #Disinfo2026
"Combatting disinformation is essential to th...
#democracyhashtag/democracy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#democracy #usaref="/hashtag/usa" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#usa #gopref="/hashtag/gop" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gop #fascists/hashtag/fascists" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascists #fascism"/hashtag/fascism" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascism
👉 Vote 'em Out!
"Combatting disinformation is essential to th...
#democracyhashtag/democracy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#democracy #usaref="/hashtag/usa" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#usa #gopref="/hashtag/gop" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gop #fascists/hashtag/fascists" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascists #fascism"/hashtag/fascism" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascism
👉 Vote 'em Out!
Canada yanks sponsorship of disinformation conference discussing U.S. as a threat | CBC News
The federal government has withdrawn sponsorship of a European disinformation conference that includes panels discussing the U.S. government as a foreign interference risk.
www.cbc.ca
October 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The russia-backed Pedo-Trump regime of the United States bullied the #EU diplomatic service, Canada and Lithuania into withdrawing their sponsorship of #Disinfo2026
"Combatting disinformation is essential to th...
#democracyhashtag/democracy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#democracy #usaref="/hashtag/usa" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#usa #gopref="/hashtag/gop" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gop #fascists/hashtag/fascists" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascists #fascism"/hashtag/fascism" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascism
👉 Vote 'em Out!
"Combatting disinformation is essential to th...
#democracyhashtag/democracy" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#democracy #usaref="/hashtag/usa" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#usa #gopref="/hashtag/gop" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gop #fascists/hashtag/fascists" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascists #fascism"/hashtag/fascism" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#fascism
👉 Vote 'em Out!
Et pourtant...
Liberté d'expression à l'Américaine, exemple #73893
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Liberté d'expression à l'Américaine, exemple #73893
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Et pourtant...
Liberté d'expression à l'Américaine, exemple #73893
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Liberté d'expression à l'Américaine, exemple #73893
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Top 10 most-shared articles in the Skysquare universe over the past 24 hours, as of 11:00 AM PT.
#1 · Shared by 272 accounts.
#1 · Shared by 272 accounts.
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Top 10 most-shared articles in the Skysquare universe over the past 24 hours, as of 11:00 AM PT.
#1 · Shared by 272 accounts.
#1 · Shared by 272 accounts.
The conference, titled #Disinfo2026, included sessions (describing) the U.S. as a “foreign information manipulation and interference” actor, or “FIMI,” which bothered the Trump administration... The conference is being held Wednesday and Thursday in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital.
THE TRUTH HURTS!
THE TRUTH HURTS!
October 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The conference, titled #Disinfo2026, included sessions (describing) the U.S. as a “foreign information manipulation and interference” actor, or “FIMI,” which bothered the Trump administration... The conference is being held Wednesday and Thursday in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital.
THE TRUTH HURTS!
THE TRUTH HURTS!
Repéré par @vincentflibustier.bsky.social , encore une démonstration du statut de colonie qu’est l’Europe pour les USA
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Repéré par @vincentflibustier.bsky.social , encore une démonstration du statut de colonie qu’est l’Europe pour les USA
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I stand in solidarity with researchers at the #disinfo2026 conference. We need brave researchers and civil society in our fight against disinformation. EU institutions and governments should not cave under US pressure.
October 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I stand in solidarity with researchers at the #disinfo2026 conference. We need brave researchers and civil society in our fight against disinformation. EU institutions and governments should not cave under US pressure.
The @ec.europa.eu caves in under pressure US
The Commission supports many civil society projects to support democracy and fight disinformation. Organisers are not expected to reflect Commission policy
Very bad sign and reverse of protecting EU values
@kimvsparrentak.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
The Commission supports many civil society projects to support democracy and fight disinformation. Organisers are not expected to reflect Commission policy
Very bad sign and reverse of protecting EU values
@kimvsparrentak.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The @ec.europa.eu caves in under pressure US
The Commission supports many civil society projects to support democracy and fight disinformation. Organisers are not expected to reflect Commission policy
Very bad sign and reverse of protecting EU values
@kimvsparrentak.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
The Commission supports many civil society projects to support democracy and fight disinformation. Organisers are not expected to reflect Commission policy
Very bad sign and reverse of protecting EU values
@kimvsparrentak.bsky.social
@democracynow.org