New: Crypto Dark Money Donations in Politics: What Can Be Done?
https://www.patreon.com/posts/crypto-dark-in-141513675?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link #crypto #disinformation #elections

"Big tech refuses to speak to Dutch parliament about election influencing

Facebook, TikTok, X, and Google have refused to send representatives to the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, to explain their activities during the election campaign. GroenLinks-PvdA, PVV, NSC, D66, BBB, and Volt had invited the big tech companies to discuss “algorithms and interference” during the election campaign, but the companies declined or did not respond, NOS reports.

The political parties want to know to what extent Dutch voters are being influenced on these platforms, and what the platforms are doing about it. “Everywhere in Europe, you see elections under pressure,” GroenLinks-PvdA MP Barbara Kathmann told NOS. She referred to the presidential elections in Romania, where interference occurred according to the local authorities. “We want to know what the tech companies can do to prevent this from happening.”"

https://nltimes.nl/2025/10/15/big-tech-refuses-speak-dutch-parliament-election-influencing

#bigtech #netherlands #elections

"Big tech refuses to speak to Dutch parliament about election influencing

Facebook, TikTok, X, and Google have refused to send representatives to the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, to explain their activities during the election campaign. GroenLinks-PvdA, PVV, NSC, D66, BBB, and Volt had invited the big tech companies to discuss “algorithms and interference” during the election campaign, but the companies declined or did not respond, NOS reports.

The political parties want to know to what extent Dutch voters are being influenced on these platforms, and what the platforms are doing about it. “Everywhere in Europe, you see elections under pressure,” GroenLinks-PvdA MP Barbara Kathmann told NOS. She referred to the presidential elections in Romania, where interference occurred according to the local authorities. “We want to know what the tech companies can do to prevent this from happening.”"

https://nltimes.nl/2025/10/15/big-tech-refuses-speak-dutch-parliament-election-influencing

#bigtech #netherlands #elections

The far right fizzles in Portugal’s local elections.

The far-right Chega party underperformed expectations and failed to conquer any major cities in Sunday’s nationwide local elections in Portugal.

Despite its failure to take over significant city halls, the far-right party increased its presence in municipal councils across the country and could play a major role in shaping policy in several municipalities.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251013-the-far-right-fizzles-in-portugals-local-elections?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Portugal #Politics #Elections #Chega #FarRight

The far right fizzles in Portugal’s local elections.

The far-right Chega party underperformed expectations and failed to conquer any major cities in Sunday’s nationwide local elections in Portugal.

Despite its failure to take over significant city halls, the far-right party increased its presence in municipal councils across the country and could play a major role in shaping policy in several municipalities.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251013-the-far-right-fizzles-in-portugals-local-elections?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Portugal #Politics #Elections #Chega #FarRight

🗳Do YOU Live in New Jersey or Do You Know Anyone Who Does?

🗳️ Register by October 14.
🗳️ Early voting: October 26 – November 3
🗳️Election Day: November 5

Vote for Mikie Sherrill for Governor!
#newjersey #uspol #uspolitics #elections #election #democracy #Democrats #vote #VoteBlue #UnitedStates

✅

#Vote #Netherlands #Elections

🗳Do YOU Live in New Jersey or Do You Know Anyone Who Does?

🗳️ Register by October 14.
🗳️ Early voting: October 26 – November 3
🗳️Election Day: November 5

Vote for Mikie Sherrill for Governor!
#newjersey #uspol #uspolitics #elections #election #democracy #Democrats #vote #VoteBlue #UnitedStates

Info: Les préfets ont reçu ordre de l'Intérieur de réserver les dates du 16 et 23 novembre pour des élections, selon mes infos (source préfectorale), qui confirment celles du Canard. Macron semble préférer prendre le risque de mettre le RN au pouvoir que d'appeler la gauche à Matignon. Vous pouvez ressortir vos cartes d'identité et vérifier vos inscriptions sur les listes électorales...

#Politique #Macron #Dissolution #SOS #DirectAN #Gouvernement #Elections #Off #Legislative

Info: Les préfets ont reçu ordre de l'Intérieur de réserver les dates du 16 et 23 novembre pour des élections, selon mes infos (source préfectorale), qui confirment celles du Canard. Macron semble préférer prendre le risque de mettre le RN au pouvoir que d'appeler la gauche à Matignon. Vous pouvez ressortir vos cartes d'identité et vérifier vos inscriptions sur les listes électorales...

#Politique #Macron #Dissolution #SOS #DirectAN #Gouvernement #Elections #Off #Legislative

PLAK MEE - ZEG NEE TEGEN FASCISTISCHE POLITICI!

(via AFA Amsterdam)

De Nederlandse verkiezingen komen eraan, en de fascisten staan torenhoog in de peilingen. Spreek je uit tegen de extreemrechtse politici! Download de bestanden van deze stickers gratis via https://watdoejij.noblogs.org. De bestanden zijn zo ingesteld dat je ze meteen kan bestellen bij bijvoorbeeld Flyeralarm (Producten > Stickers > Outdoor > Rond 9,5cm). Plak ze overal!

The Dutch elections are coming up,and the fascists are scoring sky high in the polls. Speak out against these far-right politicians! Download the files for these stickers for free via https://watdoejij.noblogs.org. The settings are all set so you can order them immediately, at Flyeralarm for example. Stick them everywhere!

#fascism #fascisme #verkiezingen #elections #Wilders #Yezilgoz #VanDerPlas #Eerdmans #PVV #VVD #BBB #JA21

PLAK MEE - ZEG NEE TEGEN FASCISTISCHE POLITICI!

(via AFA Amsterdam)

De Nederlandse verkiezingen komen eraan, en de fascisten staan torenhoog in de peilingen. Spreek je uit tegen de extreemrechtse politici! Download de bestanden van deze stickers gratis via https://watdoejij.noblogs.org. De bestanden zijn zo ingesteld dat je ze meteen kan bestellen bij bijvoorbeeld Flyeralarm (Producten > Stickers > Outdoor > Rond 9,5cm). Plak ze overal!

The Dutch elections are coming up,and the fascists are scoring sky high in the polls. Speak out against these far-right politicians! Download the files for these stickers for free via https://watdoejij.noblogs.org. The settings are all set so you can order them immediately, at Flyeralarm for example. Stick them everywhere!

#fascism #fascisme #verkiezingen #elections #Wilders #Yezilgoz #VanDerPlas #Eerdmans #PVV #VVD #BBB #JA21

A Tarrant County resident who has worked as an election judge criticized the county’s move to cut more than 100 polling sites.

“You’re not saving money,” she said. “You’re sacrificing democracy to save a buck.”

https://www.propublica.org/article/tarrant-county-texas-polling-sites-early-voting-cuts?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News#Texas#TarrantCounty#Vote#Elections #Democracy#Voting

"This is an effort to change the very basic nature of American democracy. This is the institution of American authoritarianism, and it is happening right here in front of us. And if we don’t call it that, and if we don’t recognize that all of these things are tied together, we are going to be powerless to stop it."

~ David Daley

#Trump#Republicans#VoterSupression #redistricting#MailInBallots #gerrymandering #elections
/4

https://newrepublic.com/article/199237/trump-accidentally-lets-slip-dark-truth-plot-rig-midterms

“At bottom, Trump’s rant clearly signals his intent to use presidential power in every conceivable way he can to swing the midterm elections against Democrats.”

~ Greg Sargent

#Trump#Republicans#VoterSupression #redistricting#MailInBallots #gerrymandering #elections
/2