Republicans need real election solutions, not conspiracy theories

Too often, we see some in our party prioritizing unfounded claims about election security over the real, pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote

Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online

Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Elon Musk promotes election fraud conspiracy theories at Pennsylvania rally

At a town hall near Philadelphia, Elon Musk referenced a false conspiracy theory about Dominion Voting Systems allegedly rigging U.S. elections. He questioned why the systems were used in places ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway

Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Elon Musk’s X is boosting election conspiracy theories with AI-powered trending topics

The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.

Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns

U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the ...

Bruins need a shakeup offensively; Could Lysell be a solution?

The Bruins are having trouble scoring goals to begin the 2024-25 NHL season. It's time to see if Fabian Lysell and/or Tyler Johnson can fix that.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance

Billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud Thursday at the first of a series of planned campaign events across Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Refereeing conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from valid fears | Jonathan Wilson

As fans lose control of the sport and clubs they love to mega-rich owners, they turn instead on a familiar enemy: officials. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Another weekend, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory

One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Tech - The New York Times - October 23

Trump’s Allies Revive Debunked Voting Machine Theories

The former president and his closest allies are returning to false claims about hacked machines as they prepare to contest the vote next month.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Elon Musk spreads debunked conspiracy theories about voter fraud

At a rally last weekend, tech billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines and encouraged voters to share any potential signs of fraud on social media. CBS News ...

FEMA conspiracy theories that have stoked chaos in the South date back to the 1980s

FEMA has been dealing with conspiracy theorists since shortly after the agency was created.

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

Intelligence bulletins show rising threat from extremists motivated by election conspiracies

Domestic violent extremists are considering a range of activities to disrupt the 2024 election and the peaceful transfer of power, with U.S. intelligence agencies seeing greater discussions around ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What Commercial Real Estate Property Owners Need to Know

The multifamily market is experiencing mayhem—here’s what you should do.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming

Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Republicans appeal ruling invalidating Georgia election rules

National and state Republicans have appealed a Georgia judge's ruling that a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-led State Election Board are “illegal, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Uzbekistan holds parliamentary election without real opposition

Polls have closed in Uzbekistan's parliamentary election that featured no real opposition to the Central Asian country's strongman president

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

What You Need to Know in Case of an Election Crisis

We have just a short time to understand the challenges across state legislatures, Congress, executive branches and elected judges.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Speaker Mike Johnson predicts a new coalition will elect Republicans in 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson believes Republicans will win the House, Senate and White House in the 2024 elections by attracting Black, Latino and Jewish voters.

Georgia judge blocks elections rules backed by Pro-Trump Republicans

(Reuters) -A judge overturned changes to Georgia election rules made by a Republican-controlled state board in August, in a case brought by a conservative group which argued the changes would ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Harris focuses on winning over Trump-skeptical Republicans

]Kamala Harris is zeroing in on a key group of voters: Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who can’t get themselves to support Donald Trump.

Democrats and Republicans focus on key Sun Belt states as Election Day approaches

As Election Day nears, Democrats and Republicans are shifting focus to key Sun Belt states like Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina. Both parties are intensifying efforts with door-to-door ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Election loneliness is real, but 1 program encouraging to vote for kindness

One U.S. city is encouraging people to look beyond political views and build personal connections as the country heads into Election Day.

The Game Theory of Democracy

Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life

As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883

The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.

Politics - CBS News - October 15

Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live

Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Arizona Republican official who refused to certify 2022 midterm election pleads guilty

Cochise county supervisor Peggy Judd agrees to plead guilty to misdemeanor charge . A Republican county supervisor in rural Arizona who refused to certify the 2022 midterm election has agreed to a ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

US presidential election briefing: Harris courts Republicans with Liz Cheney as Trump says he was ‘saved’ by God

Kamala Harris toured swing-states with the Republican, while Donald Trump appeared with faith leaders with 15 days to go until the presidential election. Don’t miss important US election news. ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

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