Latest in Democracy & Elections
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How Platforms Can Prevent Misinformation Like #dcblackout
During protests in Washington, D.C., a conspiracy theory spread on Twitter that the federal government had cut off communications within and from the city. Twitter users could have been warned. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Eileen Donahoe on Protecting Free Expression Online
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The Lawfare Podcast: Ryan Merkley on Why Wikipedia Works
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The Lawfare Podcast: Gabrielle Lim on the Life and Death of Malaysia's Anti-Fake News Act
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What Hard National Security Choices Would a Biden Administration Face?
If Joe Biden wins the November election, Americans will likely see a reversion to a more traditional approach to the presidency. What might that mean in the field of U.S. national security? -
The Lawfare Podcast: Deen Freelon on Why Black Trolls Matter
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The House Prepares to Move Forward With Remote Voting
On Friday, May 15, lawmakers will vote on what could be an important step toward maintaining an operational Congress during the coronavirus crisis. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Craig Silverman on Real Reporting on Fake News
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Is the Trump Administration Unduly Influencing the Intelligence Community?
We’re using FOIA to find out if the intelligence community feels like it’s being pressured to reach certain conclusions—and, if so, how that’s impacting employee morale. -
All’s Clear for Deepfakes: Think Again
Comforting claims have circulated in recent days that there is nothing to fear from deepfakes. We profoundly disagree. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Aric Toler on How Not to Report on Disinformation
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Don’t Let COVID-19 Eclipse Election Security Concerns
The failure to secure digital election systems would be a glaring concern in any election year. COVID-19 will only exacerbate these issues.


