The air in Donetsk, once vibrant with the hum of industry and the chatter of a bustling Ukrainian city, now carries a different kind of echo – the carefully curated narrative of an occupation. As the 12th anniversary of the self-proclaimed ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ (DPR) rolled around, the Russian occupation authorities launched an extensive propaganda campaign, not just to celebrate, but to rewrite history itself. Imagine a grand play, meticulously staged, where crucial characters and pivotal scenes are simply excised from the script. This isn’t just about parades and speeches; it’s a calculated effort to erase the true origins of…

It’s not every day you stumble upon a local debate that perfectly encapsulates the human resistance to change. In Culver City, a passionate writer for “Culver City Crossroads” is pulling back the curtain on a rather dramatic opposition to the “Better Overland Complete Streets” project. She’s not just complaining; she’s calling out what she sees as a deliberate campaign of misinformation, designed to stir up fear and opposition. She’s particularly irked by lawn signs, plastered across the neighborhood, proclaiming “Save Overland.” To her, these signs aren’t just wrong; they’re a “complete reversal of truth,” and she labels it “organized disinformation.”…