1/ A word of caution from me. In addition to wise words from @katestarbird @JaneLytv for individuals in protests movements, journalists covering them, all of us, I wanted to add this: be careful ascribing legitimate domestic societal grievances to foreign actors without proof.
2/ We’re in an emotionally charged place right now, no matter who we are, what we believe. It’s an easy time to confirm our biases, jump to conclusions. Not everything you disagree with is a troll, a bot, a foreign actor. If a research report claims that, vet it. #trustbutverify
3/ And then there’s stuff you do agree with. Foreign actors historically have taken advantage of domestic grievances in the US. They may do it again; they may not. No matter what, don’t let that invalidate the grievances themselves. And don’t assume they’re doing it now w/o proof
4/ For more details and historical references, check out this great threat from @alexstamos. But again, study the history, be vigilant whom you engage with or cite, but also don’t assume history is being repeated without evidence. #trustbutverify
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I seem to talk about threats more often than I talk about threads so my phone autocorrect is biased. 🤦🏽♀️
