#political-manipulation

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World politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Trump's Deranged Land Grabs Would Make Sense to Big Brother

Orwell's depiction of mass hatred in 1984 serves as a warning against the perils of propaganda and the manipulation of public emotion.
#public-perception
fromNature
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

Politicians manipulate statistics to mislead the public and advance personal agendas, underlining the need for accountability and accurate representation by media.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago
US politics

Why Did Donald Trump Free Someone He Purports To Be a Dangerous Terrorist? - emptywheel

Fascist spectacle distracts from pressing issues, eliciting emotional responses rather than rational thought.
fromNature
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

Politicians manipulate statistics to mislead the public and advance personal agendas, underlining the need for accountability and accurate representation by media.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago
US politics

Why Did Donald Trump Free Someone He Purports To Be a Dangerous Terrorist? - emptywheel

Fascist spectacle distracts from pressing issues, eliciting emotional responses rather than rational thought.
more#public-perception
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Europe's race to rearm is pointless if its adversaries are waging war online | Johnny Ryan

Europe is rapidly increasing military investments amid geopolitical tensions, but risks political manipulation and historical missteps.
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies

Autocrats are systematically dismantling democracy while distracting the public from their actions through deceit and manipulation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
SF politics

The Republican and Democratic parties are killing electoral reform across the US | David Daley

Deceptive tactics by Ohio Republicans caused voters to reject redistricting reform, showcasing manipulation in democracy.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Truths to Remember in a Time of Lies

Autocrats are systematically dismantling democracy while distracting the public from their actions through deceit and manipulation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
SF politics

The Republican and Democratic parties are killing electoral reform across the US | David Daley

Deceptive tactics by Ohio Republicans caused voters to reject redistricting reform, showcasing manipulation in democracy.
more#democracy
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Legal Shakedowns Won't End With the Adams Case

The Trump Justice Department's strategy of demanding loyalty from U.S. attorneys poses serious threats to judicial integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Britain's system for controlling arms exports is broken, former diplomat claims

The UK arms export control system is manipulated and has involved complicity in war crimes, according to a former diplomat.
Political influence distorts the reporting and handling of arms sales by UK officials.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Criminalised for politics': Rohingya caught in Delhi election crossfire

Political parties are exploiting the plight of Rohingya refugees to gain electoral support, particularly in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

With Trump as America's tsar and Musk at his side, Starmer must now look to Europe | Jonathan Freedland

Steve Bannon's tactic of overwhelming audiences with multiple outrages is exemplified by Trump's ongoing controversial activities and Musk's involvement in UK affairs.
fromemptywheel
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Leo Wise Buries Bill Barr with Six Year Sentencing Recommendation - emptywheel

Leo Wise seeks six years for Alexander Smirnov for tax evasion and false claims against Joe Biden, showcasing political manipulation around bribery allegations.
fromLe Monde.fr
4 months ago
Marketing

Romania: Pro-Georgescu videos linked to mysterious Polish 'influencer agency'

A foreign influence operation significantly impacted the Romanian presidential election, raising serious concerns about democratic integrity in the country.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza podcast

Conditions in northern Gaza are critical with healthcare and supplies diminishing amidst a military offensive, while settlers eye potential land takeover.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Clara Pretus, neurologist: There are evil agents who are profiting by generating this nervousness'

Understanding the social mechanisms behind extremism can help combat misinformation and disinformation, especially in crisis situations.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Freedom and Love Are the Only True Paths to Autonomy

Modern society exemplifies Deleuze's 'control society' through technology and media that manipulate behaviors and perceptions while fostering a false sense of autonomy.
#misinformation
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk Wants You to Think This Election's Being Stolen

Elon Musk's acquisition of X has turned it into a political weapon for misinformation, especially surrounding election fraud.
fromVanity Fair
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Dizzying Deepfakes and Personalized Propaganda: Welcome to the AI Election

AI-generated content is making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fabrication, raising trust issues in the information we consume.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Elon Musk Wants You to Think This Election's Being Stolen

Elon Musk's acquisition of X has turned it into a political weapon for misinformation, especially surrounding election fraud.
Artificial intelligence
fromVanity Fair
7 months ago

Dizzying Deepfakes and Personalized Propaganda: Welcome to the AI Election

AI-generated content is making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fabrication, raising trust issues in the information we consume.
more#misinformation
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sarah Jaffe: No one wants to admit they're rich or poor. Everyone wants to think of themselves as middle class'

Work is romanticized, obscuring labor exploitation and evolving class dynamics.
The working class is now heavily influenced by immigrant labor, not just traditional definitions.
Politicians often use class identities to mislead voters regarding their true socioeconomic status.
US Elections
fromTruthout
7 months ago

2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump

The Electoral College system disproportionately benefits smaller states, allowing candidates to win without the popular vote.
State legislatures can manipulate electors' distribution, influencing election outcomes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Georgia Attorney General Says Election Board Is Operating Outside Its Authority

Georgia State Election Board faces legal scrutiny over new election rules, seen as exceeding authority and potentially favoring specific political interests.
fromemptywheel
7 months ago
US Elections

The Laura Loomer Problem Is the Same as the Vladimir Putin Problem - emptywheel

Trump's association with controversial figures like Laura Loomer could harm his presidential campaign.
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

JUST IN: Biden Exerts Executive Privilege to Block Release of Audio from Documents Interview With Robert Hur

President Biden has exerted executive privilege to prevent the release of audio recordings of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Biden's deepfake dodge to keep Hur interview secret reveals his war on truth

Voter manipulation through deepfake technology poses a significant threat to political narratives and investigations.
fromVulture
10 months ago
Writing

You'll Never Forget the Things You See in Green Border

The film 'Green Border' directed by Agnieszka Holland portrays raw human behavior in a refugee drama set in the Belarus-Poland border zone, utilizing black and white to convey a timeless quality.
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