1/ 🚨Democracy is under attack, but we’re not powerless. Brookings just released Democracy Playbook 2025,a must-read guide on how to defend democracy against rising authoritarianism.📖⚖️
👉 Read it here:
#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBluebrookings.edu/articles/democ… 2/ This playbook lays out seven key pillars for protecting democracy in the U.S. and beyond. These strategies aren’t just theoretical—they’re practical steps anyone can take to push back against democratic backsliding. Let's check it out. 🔽

1/🚨Trump just signed an executive order on crypto that could have huge consequences for nat’l security & U.S. sovereignty.
At first glance,it looks like he’s just making U.S. more “crypto-friendly.”But the risks are massive.
#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/What This Order Does
🔹Makes U.S. more crypto-friendly—no more crackdowns
🔹Bans U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) (gov’t-backed digital dollar)
🔹Supports Bitcoin & stablecoins to compete w/China’s digital yuan.
🔹Stops gov’t agencies from restricting crypto

1/ In 2024 election, AI-powered voter suppression reached new heights. Using massive datasets & machine learning, tools like Eagle AI identified and disenfranchised voters on a scale never seen before. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 🧵documented.net/investigations… 2/
Imagine this: voter rolls are fed into an AI system trained to find “irregularities.” These could be small things—like a name mismatch, a slightly incorrect address, or failure to return a postcard. The AI flags them, labeling voters as suspicious, and the purges begin.

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🚨 Radical-right populists have weaponized disinformation to destabilize democracies & consolidate power. A study of 32M tweets from 26 countries shows that spreading lies isn’t a glitch in their politics—it’s a feature. 🧵
#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/18
The study, published in The International Journal of Press/Politics, analyzed 646,058 URLs shared by lawmakers. It found RW populists are far more likely to share low-factuality content than any other political group.Their disinfo strategy is global.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…

1/ Orban didn’t wake up one morning & declare himself dictator. He dismantled Hungary’s democracy step by step, starting with control over media. In just days, Trump returns to presidency, & Orbán’s playbook is their blueprint. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Hungary is a chilling reminder that democracy doesn’t die with a bang—it fades in silence, manipulated into submission. Orbán turned Hungary into an “electoral autocracy,” where people vote, but opposition is crushed, dissent is erased, and freedom becomes an illusion.

1/ 🚨 The GOP Playbook: Break it. Blame it. Profit from it. Republicans are masters at destroying public systems, then pointing to the wreckage as proof those systems don’t work. Let’s break down their hypocrisy. 🧵#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Ted Cruz: "Americans have lost confidence in the DOJ and FBI."
Reality: Ted Cruz and his GOP cronies have spent YEARS smearing the FBI, DOJ, and law enforcement whenever it investigates Republican corruption. THEY torched public trust—and now they whine about the ashes.

1/ 🔥 Introducing an incredible effort from @BrianTylerCohen & @IAmPoliticsGirl: a coordinated progressive media campaign designed to combat disinfo & share truth when it matters most. Here's why it matters—and how you can help🧵#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Their recent coverage of the LA wildfires revealed the urgent need for aligned messaging. Right-wing media flooded the narrative with lies—blaming DEI, budget cuts, & even climate action itself.This isn't just misleading—it's dangerous. #AllTheyDoIsLie

1/ California is being devastated by wildfires, and once again, the incoming Trump administration, the Republican Party, right-wing media, and the owner of this site are flooding the conversation with disinformation & lies. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ We’ve seen this pattern before. Every time there’s a crisis in a state,Republicans weaponize the tragedy. It’s never about the facts—it’s about twisting the narrative to smear Dems,even while ppl suffer.Truth doesn’t matter when lies are more impactful.

1/ Imagine risking your life to infiltrate America’s most dangerous militias—knowing you could be killed if discovered. That’s exactly what John Williams did. His story reveals a terrifying reality about RW extremism in the U.S. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Outraged by the January 6th Capitol riot, Williams—a wilderness survival trainer—went undercover to expose the growing threat of militias like the Oath Keepers. He didn’t tell the FBI. He didn’t tell his family. He was completely alone. propublica.org/article/ap3-oa…

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Ever wonder how fears—like being terrified of spiders—are used against u? It’s not just in ur head; it’s how neurotargeting works. Let me show u how ur fears can be weaponized to control decisions in ways u don’t realize.
#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/8
Imagine you’re afraid of spiders. That fear is primal—it triggers your fight-or-flight response and floods your brain with anxiety. Now, a political campaign or ad wants to influence you. Here’s where the manipulation starts.

1/15 MAGA movement is imploding, torn between billionaire like Musk & Ramaswamy & grassroots base they claim to champion. This civil war exposes their hypocrisy & gives us a chance to fight back. Let’s break their cracks apart. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/15
MAGA was built on unity—at least in appearances. But Trump’s re-election has intensified a war within: billionaires pushing their agendas vs. grassroots populists fighting for survival. Their contradictions are unmasking their lies. alpha2omega.notion.site/Billionaires-v…

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How can u evaluate reliability of news articles? Knowing what questions to ask can make all the difference. This 🧵 will break down a step-by-step guide to evaluating news sources, authors, publications, evidence, & more. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue Who wrote it?
Start with the author: Are they credible? Look for a name, credentials, and relevant expertise. Writers with a history of biased takes or no known expertise should raise red flags. Credibility begins with the creator. 🖊️ #FactCheck

1/22 Orbán’s media control in Hungary is a dire warning for democracies. Trump’s praise for Orbán signals dangerous ambitions to undermine U.S. free speech, silence dissent, & replace truth with lies. Here’s why we can’t ignore. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/22 In Hungary, Viktor Orbán has turned media into a state-controlled megaphone for authoritarianism. His allies dominate news outlets, silencing opposition voices. Trump & JD Vance’s praise of Orbán suggests plans to replicate this in the U.S.

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Rupert Murdoch’s failed bid to consolidate his son Lachlan’s control over Fox News is more than a family feud—it's a potential win for democracy. Here’s why this ruling could temper Fox’s extremism & reshape Fox News. 🧵 #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/7
Murdoch’s plan aimed to amend the family trust to give Lachlan full control, ensuring Fox News stayed on its far-right trajectory. A Nevada commissioner ruled the move a “carefully crafted charade” executed in bad faith.This decision preserves balance among Murdoch’s children

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Imagine this:A thriving democracy begins to unravel—not thru war or violent coups but by quieter, subtler moves. The free press crumbles, universities fall silent, & people barely notice. Let me tell you how it happened. 🧵 #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/20
It started with a leader who claimed to stand for the people, a patriot promising to protect the nation’s sovereignty. Many believed him. He won by a landslide, and with that, he gained the power to rewrite the rules. 🗳️

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Billionaires are buying our elections, turning democracy into a cash grab. In 2024, tech moguls funneled $394M into campaigns. This isn’t philanthropy—it’s a calculated investment to own policy & evade accountability. #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/4
The owner of the site alone gave $242.6M to Trump, securing appointments like pro-crypto Paul Atkins at the SEC. Meanwhile, crypto & AI billionaires hedge their bets on both parties, ensuring that no matter who wins, they do too. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/d…

1/ I revisited Russia’s disinfo campaign exposed by the DOJ in Sept. The depth of their operation is staggering. They didn’t just push lies—they built an entire fake news ecosystem to divide us. Here are some actual examples: #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Take this fake Washington Post article: “Migration Crisis Will Bury [X]’s Future with Ukraine.” Notice the domain in the DOJ materials: washingtonpost[.]pm. It’s a FAKE site designed to mimic the real thing—right down to the fonts and layout.

1/The Trump admin doesn’t have power yet, but look around—ppl are already obeying in advance. Chris Wray, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Time Magazine, Morning Joe—they’ve all bent the knee. This is how tyranny takes hold. What can be done? #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Lesson 1: Don’t obey in advance.
Authoritarianism thrives on silent compliance. Too many are falling in line before Trump even takes office. Let’s learn the 20 lessons from On Tyranny together and resist: amzn.to/49Anl3Q

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How do we counter the GOP’s media dominance? By building a progressive ecosystem that informs, inspires, & mobilizes year-round. Let’s talk about how CHORUS is leading the way to transform online media & grow our reach.🌐📢

#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/
Meet CHORUS, a collective featuring powerful voices like @IAmPoliticsGirl & @briantylercohen. Their mission? To end the far-right’s domination of online spaces & normalize progressive values in the mainstream. Learn more: wearechorus.com

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What if I told you the LAPD is using tech so powerful it can track everyone—not just criminals?Even a minor fender bender or random connection to wrong person can land u in a database.This isn’t safety—it’s surveillance. 🧵
#DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/10
Meet Palantir (JD Vance’s friend) the Silicon Valley tool designed for the CIA, now used by the LAPD. It pulls data from tickets, license plate scans, and more to create detailed profiles of people. Full story 👉 money.cnn.com/2017/09/11/tec…

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Why does the GOP keep telling us the world is ending? Because fear is their weapon. Conservative thinkers use catastrophic language to paint democracy as doomed. Let’s understand the dangers of this apocalyptic rhetoric. 🧵 #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue 2/ Apocalyptic rhetoric isn’t new, but it’s now central to GOP ideology. Figures like Michael Anton call elections “life-or-death” battles. They claim America faces annihilation unless democracy is sacrificed for authoritarian "order."