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Twitter logo displayed on screen with EU code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online, are seen in this illustration, in Brussels, Belgium.

Twitter Is Sued by a Former German Employee as European Firings Draw Scrutiny

The former head of Twitter's communications team in Germany is suing the company for unfair dismissal, the latest in a series of challenges to Elon Musk's restructuring decisions in Europe.
By Courtney Vinopal
In this photo illustration a Twitter logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen with Elon Musk Twitter in the background

Elon Musk’s Plan to Charge Twitter Users $20 Per Month for Verification Could Spread Disinformation

Twitter is planning to charge $20 per month for verification, which is used by celebrities, politicians, academics and journalists. The move could transfer credibility from those unwilling to pay to spammers and scammers who are.
By Rachyl Jones

Israeli Military Vets Declare War on Deepfake Technology and Disinformation

"Now that we are in a crisis, I think the need for genuine and accurate information is higher than ever."
By Sissi Cao
The worst-case scenario, in the spread of disinformation, is, well, complete global catastrophe... that’s all.

Bad Actors, AI & the Historical Context of Disinformation Campaigns

By Harmon Leon
Flames and smoke are seen billowing from the roof at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019.

Notre Dame Fire Fuels Conspiracy Theories About the Flames’ Origin

By John A. Tures

America’s Drug War Is Bad—And the Police Are the Problem

By Chris Roberts

Ukraine’s Ploy to Save a Russian Journalist by Faking His Death Is Already Backfiring

By John R. Schindler

What the Hunt for a Top Nazi War Criminal Tells Us About Trump’s Russia Problem

By John R. Schindler

Desperate for Dirt on Western Intelligence Agencies, Russia Just Makes It Up

By John R. Schindler

Fox News’ Kremlin Ties Go Much Deeper Than Just Sean Hannity

By John R. Schindler

Russian Propaganda Sends ‘Schizophrenic’ Message After Syria Attacks & Trump Tweet

By Davis Richardson

Report: Bots Promote 66 Percent of Twittersphere Links

By Davis Richardson
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin Sows Chaos Ahead of Mexican, Colombian Elections

By John A. Tures
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Social Media Is Helping Putin Kill Our Democracy

By John R. Schindler
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Czech President Milos Zeman during a meeting in Sochi on November 21, 2017.

How Czech President Miloš Zeman Became Putin’s Man

By Jakub Janda
President Donald Trump.

The Trouble With the Steele Dossier

By John R. Schindler
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Senate Intelligence Committee ranking member, speaks to the media

Senate Intelligence Committee Warns Russia Will Upend Local Elections

By Davis Richardson
FBI investigators gather outside the Route 91 festival venue on October 3, 2017 after a gunman killed more than 59 people and wounded more than 527 others when he opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017.

There Is Reason to Believe the US Will Prevail Against Disinformation Campaigns

By Les Neuhaus
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russia President Vladimir Putin.

The Real Loser of Germany’s Election: Vladimir Putin

By Jakub Janda
White House National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster.

The Kremlin-White House Lie Machine Spins Out of Control

By John R. Schindler
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House.

White House Colludes With Fox News to Embrace Disinformation

By John R. Schindler
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4 Things Western Democracies Need to Understand to Stop Hostile Kremlin Meddling

By Jakub Janda
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Serbian Prime Minister during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / SERGEI KARPUKHIN

The 9 Russian Words That Explain KremlinGate

By John R. Schindler
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the East Room of the White House on March 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. The two leaders discussed strengthening NATO, fighting the Islamic State group, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and held a roundtable discussion with German business leaders during their first face-to-face meeting.

Donald Trump’s White House Is Pushing Kremlin Storyline

By John R. Schindler
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