Category: Democracy Reset
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Nord Stream Sabotage: A Shift in Blame and the Risk of Escalation
According to this article by the Guardian German authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Ukrainian diving instructor Volodymyr Z, suspecting him of planting explosives that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022. He allegedly carried out the operation at night and has since gone into hiding. The investigation links him to…
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The Kursk Gamble: Escalation Over Diplomacy
Ukraine has successfully seized a small pocket of Russian territory in a bold attack, showcasing its military capabilities. The operation boosted morale and demonstrated Ukraine’s ability to conduct complex warfare, but it now faces the dilemma of withdrawing or maintaining its position to pressure Moscow. Holding the territory could serve as leverage in coming peace…
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The EU is Penalizing Hungary
The European Union’s top court fined Hungary €200 million and imposed a daily €1 million penalty for failing to comply with EU asylum policies. Hungary was found in violation of a 2020 ruling for forcing asylum seekers to apply for permits outside its borders and unlawfully detaining them. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán denounced the fines,…
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The Role of Dissent in Restoring Trust in Public Institutions
A panel discussion on restoring trust in public institutions highlighted concerns over government-funded initiatives, such as “cognitive vaccines,” designed to control public opinion and suppress dissenting viewpoints. The panelists argued that these efforts undermine democracy and erode trust in government, media, universities, and science. They emphasized the importance of dissent in maintaining healthy discourse. Editor’s…
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How to Protect Yourself in the Age of Massive Data Breaches
A hacking group released sensitive personal data from 2.7 billion records, including Social Security numbers, stolen from National Public Data, raising significant concerns about identity theft and fraud. Experts warn that this breach could enable criminals to take over accounts or create fake ones despite the absence of email addresses and photos in the leaked…
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NATO INVADES RUSSIA
Readers of CCH know by now that we are in the middle of 5th-generation global warfare. That war involves the massive use of disinformation and/or propaganda as a prelude or complement to kinetic warfare or boots-in-the-ground warfare.1 This is why it is difficult to determine not only the current status of Ukraine’s invasion of Kursk2…
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Smartmatic: Election Integrity Under Fire
Three current and former Smartmatic executives, including its president, Roger Piñate, have been indicted in the US for allegedly bribing a former Philippine election official to secure business for the 2016 elections. Smartmatic stated that the indicted executives have been placed on leave but emphasized that no voter fraud has been alleged against the company…
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When Big Pharma Controls the Narrative
Jimmy Dore criticized FactCheck.org for labeling his COVID-19 content as “misleading,” claiming the organization is biased because it is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which owns a lot of Johnson & Johnson stock. Dore argues that FactCheck.org is not about checking facts but pushing a political agenda and that they never consulted him…
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Balancing Free Speech and Public Safety: The Risks of Criminalizing Online Expression
A 55-year-old woman was arrested for spreading false information online about the identity of the Southport murder suspect, fueling racial hatred. Police have warned against sharing unverified information on social media, linking it to recent violent unrest across the UK. Another individual, a 39-year-old man from Lancashire, was also arrested for encouraging violent disorder related…
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The Real Cause of the Ukraine War: NATO’s Continued Expansion
In the article, John Mearsheimer argues that the Ukraine war was primarily caused by the West’s expansionist policies, particularly NATO’s eastward enlargement and the U.S. support for Ukraine’s integration into Western institutions. He contends that these actions threatened Russia’s security interests, prompting a defensive response from Moscow. Mearsheimer emphasizes that the conflict is rooted in…
