Rising Threat of Autogolpes: 80% Success Rate Fuels Global Democracy Concerns
A new study reveals a concerning rise in autogolpes—self-coups by democratically elected leaders—with a success rate of 80%, driven by a toxic mix of populism, polarization, and post-truth, raising concerns about the future of democracies globally, including the United States.
Rising Threat of Autogolpes: 80% Success Rate Fuels Global Democracy Concerns
A new study reveals a concerning rise in autogolpes—self-coups by democratically elected leaders—with a success rate of 80%, driven by a toxic mix of populism, polarization, and post-truth, raising concerns about the future of democracies globally, including the United States.
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56% Bias Score
Medieval Forgery and the Rise of Verification
Paul Bertrand's book, "Forger le faux," details a 12th-century surge in forged documents, coinciding with a "revolution of writing" that led to a heightened awareness of falsification and the development of more rigorous authentication methods.
Medieval Forgery and the Rise of Verification
Paul Bertrand's book, "Forger le faux," details a 12th-century surge in forged documents, coinciding with a "revolution of writing" that led to a heightened awareness of falsification and the development of more rigorous authentication methods.
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32% Bias Score
Erosion of Public Trust: A Half-Century of \"Difficult Years\" in France
A video compilation of French presidents' end-of-year addresses reveals a recurring phrase, \"It was a difficult year,\" prompting an analysis of the declining public trust in political leadership and the broader societal shifts that have contributed to this erosion.
Erosion of Public Trust: A Half-Century of \"Difficult Years\" in France
A video compilation of French presidents' end-of-year addresses reveals a recurring phrase, \"It was a difficult year,\" prompting an analysis of the declining public trust in political leadership and the broader societal shifts that have contributed to this erosion.
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36% Bias Score
Vance's Remarks Highlight Erosion of Truth in Democracies
U.S. Vice President Vance's recent statements at the Munich Security Conference and his claims regarding the Ukraine conflict exemplify the growing challenge to democratic processes posed by the deliberate spread of misinformation and disinformation, highlighting a concerning trend of prioritizing p...
Vance's Remarks Highlight Erosion of Truth in Democracies
U.S. Vice President Vance's recent statements at the Munich Security Conference and his claims regarding the Ukraine conflict exemplify the growing challenge to democratic processes posed by the deliberate spread of misinformation and disinformation, highlighting a concerning trend of prioritizing p...
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52% Bias Score
Meta's Removal of Fact-Checkers Exacerbates Misinformation Crisis
Meta's removal of fact-checkers from its platforms, mirroring the "culture of lies" described in Dubravka Ugrešić's book, has significantly weakened defenses against misinformation, potentially leading to increased political polarization and societal division.
Meta's Removal of Fact-Checkers Exacerbates Misinformation Crisis
Meta's removal of fact-checkers from its platforms, mirroring the "culture of lies" described in Dubravka Ugrešić's book, has significantly weakened defenses against misinformation, potentially leading to increased political polarization and societal division.
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48% Bias Score