Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently took a firm stance against what it perceives as a persistent and malicious disinformation campaign orchestrated by Russia. In a move that underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations, Estonia summoned a senior diplomat from the Russian Embassy in Tallinn to deliver…
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It’s truly unsettling how quickly a localized tragedy can be hijacked and twisted to serve agendas far removed from the actual events. The Dallas Morning News recently shed light on such a situation, turning to Professor Jeffrey Blevins, an expert in political misinformation from the University of Cincinnati, to dissect how extremists capitalized on a heartbreaking incident between two high school students to ignite racial tensions in Texas. What began as a lightning storm, a temporary shelter, and a youthful altercation escalated into a fatal stabbing, and then, disturbingly, morphed into a battleground for online narratives. This case perfectly illustrates…
It seems former President Donald Trump just can’t let go of the 2020 election results, especially in Georgia. He’s been relentlessly pushing the false narrative that widespread fraud cost him the victory, and this idea continues to cast a long shadow over the state’s political landscape. It’s almost certain to be a major talking point in Georgia’s upcoming four-week runoff campaign, as Republican voters choose their nominees for governor, secretary of state, and the U.S. Senate. This persistence is remarkable, considering Georgia’s presidential ballots were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count confirmed Joe Biden’s win. Despite…
