#election-integrity
#election-integrity

US politics

Trump, stuck on Beyonce-Springsteen hype for Harris, wants 'major investigation' on celebrity endorsements

fromBusiness Insider

Trump wants DOGE to look at voter rolls

Trump orders DOGE to assist in reviewing voter rolls, raising concerns over potential misuse of data.

fromLos Angeles Times

US politics

Trump, stuck on Beyonce-Springsteen hype for Harris, wants 'major investigation' on celebrity endorsements

more#trump

#artificial-intelligence

fromwww.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

AI can be more persuasive than humans in debates, scientists find

fromJust The News

US politics

Texas House passes bill requiring disclosure of AI content, altered images in political advertising

US Elections

Elections watchdog warned AI presents 'high' risk in current campaign: internal documents | CBC News

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.theguardian.com

AI can be more persuasive than humans in debates, scientists find

AI can effectively persuade in debates, posing implications for election integrity.

fromJust The News

Texas House passes bill requiring disclosure of AI content, altered images in political advertising

Texas House passed a bill mandating disclosure of AI-altered content in political ads, sparking criticism over potential penalties for non-compliance.

more#artificial-intelligence

US Elections

Elections watchdog warned AI presents 'high' risk in current campaign: internal documents | CBC News

A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

The SAVE Act may hinder voter participation by imposing new citizenship proof requirements.

Justice Dept. to Review Election Tampering Conviction of Pro-Trump Clerk

Justice Department reviews conviction of Tina Peters for election-related tampering amid concerns about due process.

The review signals ongoing influence of Trump's administration on justice matters post-election.

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Trump's executive order mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration to combat alleged voter fraud.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Oregon, Washington sue Trump over sweeping elections order

Oregon challenges Trump's election reshaping executive order, emphasizing its voter registration innovations.

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

Democrats filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it violates constitutional authority over electoral processes.

fromwww.esquire.com

Judge Kills North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin's Attempt to Subvert Election Results

Republicans' efforts to challenge election results in North Carolina failed as courts upheld the Democrat's victory, raising concerns about future election integrity.

fromwww.npr.org

A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

The SAVE Act may hinder voter participation by imposing new citizenship proof requirements.

Justice Dept. to Review Election Tampering Conviction of Pro-Trump Clerk

Justice Department reviews conviction of Tina Peters for election-related tampering amid concerns about due process.

The review signals ongoing influence of Trump's administration on justice matters post-election.

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Trump's executive order mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration to combat alleged voter fraud.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Oregon, Washington sue Trump over sweeping elections order

Oregon challenges Trump's election reshaping executive order, emphasizing its voter registration innovations.

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

Democrats filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it violates constitutional authority over electoral processes.

fromwww.esquire.com

Judge Kills North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin's Attempt to Subvert Election Results

Republicans' efforts to challenge election results in North Carolina failed as courts upheld the Democrat's victory, raising concerns about future election integrity.

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.

Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.

Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.

EU data protection

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 days ago

TikTok breached EU advertising transparency laws, commission says

TikTok faces legal challenges from the EU for violating advertising transparency laws, risking fines.

fromwww.npr.org

6 days ago

Oklahoma education standards say students must identify 2020 election 'discrepancies'

Oklahoma's new academic standards mandate teaching false claims about the 2020 election outcomes, pushing a misleading narrative in schools.

fromLos Angeles Times

#north-carolina-supreme-court

Most Californians favor proving citizenship to vote, poll finds

California voters support requiring proof of citizenship for first-time voters, despite partisan divides regarding election integrity and voter fraud.

fromThe Nation

A GOP Scheme to Steal a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat Has Been Foiled

Republicans' refusal to concede election losses reveals a dangerous trend of undermining democratic norms.

fromBusiness Insider

US Elections

The 2024 election is finally over

fromThe Nation

A GOP Scheme to Steal a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat Has Been Foiled

Republicans' refusal to concede election losses reveals a dangerous trend of undermining democratic norms.

fromBusiness Insider

more#north-carolina-supreme-court

The 2024 election is finally over

The 2024 election concluded with Kamala Harris's defeat and Jefferson Griffin conceding in North Carolina's Supreme Court race.

Trump and DOJ try to spring former county clerk Tina Peters from prison

Tina Peters, jailed for compromising election integrity, has garnered support from Trump, who calls her an 'innocent Political Prisoner'.

fromIntelligencer

Let's Game Out What a Trump Third Term Might Look Like

Trump's intentions towards a third term raise concerns about constitutional violations and implications for American democracy.

US Elections

Musk Owns and Runs the Internet!' Rosie O'Donnell Floats Wild Stolen Election Theory On Irish TV After Fleeing US Over Trump

fromArs Technica

Trump and DOJ try to spring former county clerk Tina Peters from prison

Tina Peters, jailed for compromising election integrity, has garnered support from Trump, who calls her an 'innocent Political Prisoner'.

fromIntelligencer

Let's Game Out What a Trump Third Term Might Look Like

Trump's intentions towards a third term raise concerns about constitutional violations and implications for American democracy.

US Elections

Musk Owns and Runs the Internet!' Rosie O'Donnell Floats Wild Stolen Election Theory On Irish TV After Fleeing US Over Trump

What to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race

Republican candidate Judge Griffin's refusal to concede despite losing raises concerns about electoral integrity.

Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election

A North Carolina appeals court ruled that tens of thousands of voters must verify eligibility or risk ballot disqualification, impacting the Supreme Court election results.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

An Update on That GOP North Carolina Judge Who's Trying to Steal a Seat He Just Lost

US Elections

Federal Judge Says North Carolina Election Board Must Certify Delayed State Supreme Court Race

fromABC7 Chicago

US Elections

Military and overseas voters at center of challenges in Riggs-Griffin NC Supreme Court race

4 weeks ago

What to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race

Republican candidate Judge Griffin's refusal to concede despite losing raises concerns about electoral integrity.

Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election

A North Carolina appeals court ruled that tens of thousands of voters must verify eligibility or risk ballot disqualification, impacting the Supreme Court election results.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

An Update on That GOP North Carolina Judge Who's Trying to Steal a Seat He Just Lost

US Elections

Federal Judge Says North Carolina Election Board Must Certify Delayed State Supreme Court Race

fromABC7 Chicago

US Elections

Military and overseas voters at center of challenges in Riggs-Griffin NC Supreme Court race

Trump takes revenge on SentinelOne exec

The US government revoked Chris Krebs's security clearance, impacting SentinelOne and its ties to US agencies.

Chris Krebs was fired for affirming election integrity, emphasizing the need to counter anti-American conspiracy narratives.

DOJ's Shocking Investigation Into Chris Krebs For Stating Trump Lost 2020 Election Is Already Taking Its Toll

The DOJ is investigating Christopher Krebs at Trump's direction for allegedly misusing his authority as a government employee.

Privacy professionals

Ex-Trump Official Targeted for Investigation Loses Global Entry Status

Information security

fromTechzine Global

Trump takes revenge on SentinelOne exec

The US government revoked Chris Krebs's security clearance, impacting SentinelOne and its ties to US agencies.

Chris Krebs was fired for affirming election integrity, emphasizing the need to counter anti-American conspiracy narratives.

DOJ's Shocking Investigation Into Chris Krebs For Stating Trump Lost 2020 Election Is Already Taking Its Toll

The DOJ is investigating Christopher Krebs at Trump's direction for allegedly misusing his authority as a government employee.

Privacy professionals

Ex-Trump Official Targeted for Investigation Loses Global Entry Status

Long Island voter cast mail-in ballot pretending to be someone else - but plan fell apart on Election Day: cops

Voter fraud was uncovered when a resident Lindenberg impersonated attempted to vote on Election Day.

#trump-administration

fromThe New Yorker

Trump Is Still Trying to Undermine Elections

Trump's administration is prioritizing measures that undermine free and fair elections.

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

Trump's control over the Postal Service could undermine its reliability and access, especially in rural areas.

fromNew York Post

Trump mandates citizenship question on election ballots - and cuts funds if states don't comply

Trump signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voting, asserting election integrity after 2020.

Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democratic Fundraising Site ActBlue

Trump's directive to investigate ActBlue is seen as an attack on democratic opposition.

fromThe New Yorker

Trump Is Still Trying to Undermine Elections

Trump's administration is prioritizing measures that undermine free and fair elections.

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

Trump's control over the Postal Service could undermine its reliability and access, especially in rural areas.

fromNew York Post

Trump mandates citizenship question on election ballots - and cuts funds if states don't comply

Trump signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voting, asserting election integrity after 2020.

more#trump-administration

Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democratic Fundraising Site ActBlue

Trump's directive to investigate ActBlue is seen as an attack on democratic opposition.

Who is George Santos, the lying gay former Republican congressman facing serious prison time?

George Santos faces prison time after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, highlighting significant issues in trust and integrity within politics.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

George Santos, awaiting sentencing, says he wants solitary confinement for his safety

NYC politics

fromAdvocate.com

Who is George Santos, the lying gay former Republican congressman facing serious prison time?

George Santos faces prison time after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, highlighting significant issues in trust and integrity within politics.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

George Santos, awaiting sentencing, says he wants solitary confinement for his safety

Queens judicial candidate filed fraudulent ballot petitions, attorneys allege

The legitimacy of ballot petition signatures for a Queens judicial candidate is being challenged due to allegations of widespread forgery.

fromwww.dw.com

Ecuador votes in razor-thin second-round elections DW 04/13/2025

Noboa has predicted 4% economic growth in 2025 if his policies, which include an increase in tax and some austerity measures, are to continue.

US Elections

Elon Musk Boosts Roger Stone Conspiracy Theory That Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Was Stolen'

Elon Musk's endorsement of Roger Stone's voting fraud claims following the Wisconsin Supreme Court elections raises questions about his influence and the integrity of electoral processes.

US Elections

#misinformation

fromThe Globe and Mail

US Elections

Social media platforms' election-integrity initiatives lack transparency, says researcher

US Elections

Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation | CBC News

fromThe Globe and Mail

US Elections

Social media platforms' election-integrity initiatives lack transparency, says researcher

US Elections

Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation | CBC News

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

The UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference and tighten rules on political donations.

fromPrairie Public

SF politics

ND Senate approves changes to 'falsehood' law in political campaigns

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

The UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference and tighten rules on political donations.

fromPrairie Public

SF politics

ND Senate approves changes to 'falsehood' law in political campaigns

more#legislation

#disinformation

Germany politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Germany: Will the far right beat the firewall'?

The far-right AfD is using disinformation to disrupt Germany's political environment.

fromSocial Media Today

Privacy professionals

TikTok Shares Data on EU Enforcement Actions in H2 2024

Germany politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Germany: Will the far right beat the firewall'?

The far-right AfD is using disinformation to disrupt Germany's political environment.

fromSocial Media Today

fromwww.pressenterprise.com

Privacy professionals

TikTok Shares Data on EU Enforcement Actions in H2 2024

more#disinformation

California

Ballot measure to require voter ID in California eyed for 2026

California's next election may decide on mandatory voter ID laws, sparking debate over election integrity versus access.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Romania's far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

Georgescu denounced the election authority's move on X as a direct blow to the heart of democracy worldwide, highlighting concerns over freedom and integrity in elections.

US Elections

Law

fromemptywheel

Emil Bove Calls Resignation in Face of Unethical Order "Misconduct" - emptywheel

Clement advises dismissal of Adams' prosecution, ignoring contradictory Flynn case details.

fromwww.dw.com

Georgia passes repressive laws amid opposition boycott DW 03/06/2025

"The strategic goal of the boycott is to deny the government legitimacy," said Elene Khoshtaria, founder of the opposition party, highlighting the significant dissent towards the election results.

UK politics

fromBitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Blockchain Used To Secure Results Of Tennessee County's Republican Convention Vote

Williamson County Republicans utilized blockchain technology to ensure election integrity at their local convention.

fromemptywheel

Emil Bove's Missing Documents - emptywheel

The Acting Deputy Attorney General concluded that the dismissal is necessary due to appearances of impropriety and potential risks of interference with the upcoming elections.

Left-wing politics

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