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Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate

Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda

In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

BBC boss warns of Russian and Chinese propaganda

The UK is losing out because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general warns.

Russia seeks to ban ‘propaganda’ promoting childfree lifestyles

People could face fines of up to 400,000 rubles, as data suggests birthrate has slid to lowest level in quarter of a century. A law that would ban “propaganda” seeking to champion a childfree ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Election Violence Is Already Here

With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

BBC World Service retreat ‘helping Russia and China push propaganda’

BBC director-general Tim Davie to warn world facing ‘all-out assault on truth’ as state-funded media operators broadcast unchallenged. The BBC director-general will warn that the retreat of its ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills

Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

The disinformation pipeline: How Russian propaganda reaches and influences the U.S.

Storm-1516, a Russian disinformation group, aims to influence the U.S. election through viral videos that rely on fake whistleblowers and fabricated photos and documents.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

ISIS-K threat grows as it targets disaffected Muslims with sophisticated propaganda

The ISIS-K terror group has revamped its online recruiting tactics, experts say, as it seeks to carry out attacks against the U.S. and other Western countries.

Alexi Lalas keeps tweeting Maga propaganda. Does it matter?

America’s most prominent soccer broadcaster leaves no doubt about his political affiliation. That risks alienating a large swathe of fans in the US. As the US men’s national team prepared to kick ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

A picture of violence: The 24 women killed in four years

In at least 20 of the 24 deaths, the killers - or the suspects in their killings - were well-known to the women.

Chicago group works to reduce crime and violence in the city

As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote ...

Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago

Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.

It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process

In a democracy, patriotism means loving your country because of its politicians sometimes, but despite its politics, always.

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the world

Propaganda films didn’t end after the war. Instead they became a tool for packaging our cultural heritage, promoting tourism and transforming British culture. During the second world war, British ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

‘It’s not me, it’s just my face’: the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda

London-based Synthesia’s technology was employed to make deepfake videos for authoritarian regimes. The well-groomed young man dressed in a crisp, blue shirt speaking with a soft American accent ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

An AI-powered bot army on X spread pro-Trump and pro-GOP propaganda, research shows

The bot network supported Republican candidates in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania and boosted North Carolina’s Republican-led voter identification law.

Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims

The Russian-aligned network Storm-1516 has a long history of posting fake whistleblower videos—including deepfakes—to push Kremlin talking points.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol

Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Speaker Johnson pivots on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence

House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted Sunday on questions about possible violence and security concerns ahead of the certification of the presidential election results early next year.

Violence against German police officers up 8% in 2023

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Canada expels Indian diplomats as RCMP allege ties to violence, murder plot

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting

Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting

World - ABC News - October 15

Suspect dead in Santa Monica College workplace shooting: Police

The suspect in a shooting at a California college Monday that left an employee injured died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Francesca Eastwood arrested in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence

Francesca, the 31-year-old daughter of film legend Clint Eastwood, was arrested Saturday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

In the heartland of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages

Cellphone chats have become death sentences in the continuing, bloody factional war inside the Sinaloa drug cartel

World - ABC News - October 16

Norfolk man goes from being source of violence to trying to stop it

World - Yahoo News - October 16

The Apprentice film star says Trump criticism 'inspiring violence'

Actor Sebastian Stan said Trump calling the filmmakers "human scum" was "divisive" and a "threat".

Trump says Jan. 6 was a "day of love," glossing over supporters' violence

A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."

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