#Romania just became the case study the West didn’t know it needed.
#Russia didn’t need tanks—just TikTok, cash, and chaos.
They nearly pulled it off. But not this time.
I’ve broken down exactly what happened, who backed it, and what this means for the EU’s eastern flank.
Read it here → https://jasonjaysmart.substack.com/p/romania-just-rejected-the-kremlin
Big Tech's new 'Big Lie' to address: all elections are corrupt. The 'Big Lie' has metastasized. #BigTech #ElectionIntegrity #TechNews
On May 7, 2025, Tatyana Tandanpolie reported that North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs won the 2024 election by just 734 votes against Jefferson Griffin, who attempted to deny the election's legitimacy. Riggs framed her victory as a pivotal moment for democracy. The court's ruling against Griffin's tactics was lauded by experts as a crucial protection against retroactive changes. For full details, check out Tandanpolie’s article. https://www.alternet.org/griffin-riggs-north-carolina-salon/ #NorthCarolina #AllisonRiggs #JeffersonGriffin #ElectionIntegrity #Democracy #VoterMobilization #TatyanaTandanpolie #Salon
‘We have destroyed the Greens’ - Millions were spent by third-party groups on ads during the last Australian election and it’s not always clear who’s behind them. Transparency and accountability are on the line.
'Red flashing warning': Expert says Republicans are perfecting 'sabotage' of elections
https://www.alternet.org/gop-judicial-sabotage/
Finally, he sought a list of additional #unredacted agency records—including all GEC #grants & #contracts, as well as subgrants, which are particularly sensitive due to risks of #retaliation to subgrantees, who often work in local #journalism, #FactChecking, or pro-#democracy orgs under repressive regimes. It also asked for “all documents mentioning” the #ElectionIntegrity Partnership, a #research collaboration between #academics & #tech that has been a target of the #RightWing.
@richlitt Messaging, or lack thereof?
Cybersecurity community defends Chris Krebs against DOJ investigation 
Over 40 leading infosec experts — including the EFF — have signed an open letter condemning the Trump-led DOJ probe into former CISA Director Chris Krebs.
Why it matters:
They see the investigation as political retaliation Krebs was fired after affirming the 2020 election was secure
The move undermines trust in cybersecurity leadership
Sends a chilling signal to those protecting digital democracy
This isn’t just about Krebs — it’s about preserving truth, trust, and independence in the infosec field.
#CyberSecurity #ChrisKrebs #Infosec #ElectionIntegrity #DigitalTrust
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/infosec_trump_krebs_letter/
Judge Griffin's lawsuit challenges my vote without clear reasons. This raises concerns about transparency and voter rights. The intersection of family law and privacy is crucial in protecting our electoral process. How can we ensure our votes are secure and our voices heard? #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity
Read more: https://steelefamlaw.com/bR9Vlv
https://www.europesays.com/1938585/ How the White House plans to influence U.S. elections #election #ElectionIntegrity #ElectionSecurity #ethics #media #News #Project2025 #TheWhiteHouse #TrumpAdministration
A German court rules that #X must provide researchers access to data to track #misinformation & #disinformation ahead of Germany's national election. 
#ElectionIntegrity #FactCheck #DataAccess #DisinformationResearch #GermanyElection #TechNews #SocialMedia
The OSCE has canceled its observation mission for Tajikistan’s upcoming parliamentary elections, citing the government’s failure to ensure accreditation and raising concerns over democratic integrity and political freedoms in the region https://timesca.com/citing-restrictions-osce-withdraws-observer-mission-ahead-of-tajikistans-elections/ #OSCE #Tajikistan #ElectionIntegrity #CentralAsia #parliamentaryelections2025
Instagram & Facebook, which blocked news links in Canada, are now hosting hundreds of scam ads impersonating news outlets ahead of Canadian elections. 
#Instagram #Facebook #ScamAds #CanadaElections #TechNews #FakeNews #SocialMedia #ElectionIntegrity #DigitalSecurity
A Republican judicial candidate in North Carolina has been trying for months to disenfranchise regular persons trying to pay their rent in the state and steal an election: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/27/nx-s1-5269775/north-carolina-supreme-court-challenged-ballots
AI in Elections: How Claude is Shaping the Future of Democratic Integrity
As generative AI becomes a staple in our digital landscape, its role in elections raises critical questions about safety and integrity. Claude, the AI model from Anthropic, has implemented robust poli...
“Election experts are sounding the alarm about Project 2025's proposed gutting of CISA, a federal agency that protects elections from cyber threats. Here's how it could have grave implications for the future of election security.”
-M Elias
Trumps wants to eliminate CISA, as he does with most federal govt agencies.
#CISA #Election #CyberSecurity #Democracy #ElectionIntegrity #Project2025
Computer Security Experts to Harris: Seek Recounts
“Following the 2020 election, operatives working with Trump attys accessed voting equipt in order to gain copies of the software that records & counts votes.…[T]his extraordinary & unprecedented breach in election system security merits conducting recounts of paper ballots in order to confirm computer-generated tallies.…”
#election2024 #electioninterference #electionintegrity
#Misinformation as a Threat to Democracy: @ElonMusk isn't just spreading misinformation, he’s shaping the future of democracy itself. The unchecked power of tech platforms to influence elections and sway public opinion is dangerous. #ElectionIntegrity #BigTech https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/23/what-does-elon-musk-want-us-elections
Musk’s Influence & Election Outcomes: "When Musk uses X to weaponize misinformation in the heat of an election, it's no longer about free speech—it’s about election interference. We must demand accountability from tech giants! #ElectionIntegrity #Misinformation #TechAccountability https://buff.ly/4hELOIU
Impact of Musk's Misinformation: "Musk's actions have blurred the lines between truth and fiction. As misinformation spreads unchecked, so does political polarization. This isn’t just free speech—it's the erosion of informed democracy. #Misinformation #ElectionIntegrity #TechAccountability https://buff.ly/3ACWNSm
#FBPE #RejoinEU