The results of the July 26th vote in Taiwan's Great Recall are in! Check out our latest podcast here
Apple.
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SoundCloud
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Spotify
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The results of the July 26th vote in Taiwan's Great Recall are in! Check out our latest podcast here
Apple.
https://apple.co/4lHXhcd
SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/FEIf3Zmz1n1yoLfKXn
Spotify
https://bit.ly/3Uv2XKz
Last week, #DefendDemocracy organised the 3rd 'cross-party lunch on democracy, security & tech', a new initiative under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program.
This time with @EP_Democracy & @EP_Justice advisor.
Thanks FNF, HBF & FES for your support!
https://defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coalition-for-democratic-resilience-c4dr/
Looking forward to my last event before summer recess
So messed up.
This is why we fight every day, to #ProtectOurFreedoms and #DefendDemocracy, and for every Luis Leon being violated by the disgusting hubris of the Trump regime.
"Disappeared": A Short Story... - by David Pepper
https://davidpepper.substack.com/p/disappeared-a-short-story
Digital engineering creates not just far-right voters; it manufactures far-right candidates.
Does the #EU have the courage to take and enforce adequate structural measures to #DefendDemocracy against the weaponisation of #digital platforms?
New analysis:
https://defenddemocracy.eu/poland-2025-the-triumph-of-the-far-rights-digital-machine/
Michael Fanone is a former law enforcement officer, author, and analyst best known for his service in the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 2001 to 2021. He began his policing career with the United States Capitol Police, then moved to the Metropolitan Police, where he spent most of his career as a plain-clothes and undercover officer investigating narcotics trafficking and violent crimes, participating in over 2,000 arrests. Fanone also served as a special task force officer for the FBI, ATF, and DEA, and received more than three dozen commendations during his career.
Michael Fanone became nationally recognized following his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Responding to an emergency call, he was dragged into the mob, beaten, and repeatedly attacked, suffering a heart attack and traumatic brain injury. He later testified before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack, recounting his experiences and emphasizing threats to democracy. After retiring, Fanone worked as an analyst for CNN, a security consultant, and firearms instructor.
He has remained a vocal advocate on issues of law enforcement and democracy and has spoken publicly about the aftermath of the Capitol attack, including the threats he and his family have faced. Fanone was recognized for his actions and awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden.
#BlueCrew #BlueCircleFamily
#BluePetPatrol #ProudBlue #Thisiswhywefight #Resist #TruthWarriors #StrongerTogether #NoKings #DemocracyMatters #DefendDemocracy #StayWoke #NoMoreAuthoritarians #ProtectOurRights
Here is #DefendDemocracy's July newsletter!
Read this edition: https://crm.defenddemocracy.eu/civicrm/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Fview&reset=1&id=107&cid=2&cs=efb4535f8e7f4d5ab5d7a01cb65bf9aa_1752590192_168
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A new era calls for a new strategy.
#DefendDemocracy Board & Director meet to discuss the future of #democracy.
Where else than in #Brussels, the heart of #EUrope, leader of the Free World?
(But how long can the EU hold the line if we obey the US in advance & don’t invest in democratic security?)
To defeat the #GOP, this country needs to have permanent #Democratic
Party offices staffed by local people and local volunteers, creating a human to human social network. Especially in rural "red" States.
Constant reaching out and contact across all demographics. Not #socialmedia. Not TV and radio ads.
Door to door
"All #politics is local"
Turn the #political model on its head, and flip it upside down.
Honoured to visit EU Commission HQ for an exchange with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath to provide input for the European Democracy Shield.
One of #DefendDemocracy's recommendations: align EU's #MFF budget with the recently agreed 1.5% #NATO defence spending to invest in values-based #tech sovereignty & societal #resilience to hybrid warfare.
Thrilled to announce a bold ally of @DefendDemocracy!
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs @glandsbergis
joins our Advisory Board.
"Freedom runs in my family. The survival of our freedoms relies on strong defence of our values & borders."
https://defenddemocracy.eu/about/advisory-board/ #DefendDemocracy #Lithuania #NATO #NAFO
Denmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright to their own features.
“Everybody has the right to their own body, their own voice and their own facial features.”
While EU leaders meet, #DefendDemocracy held its own #EUsummit:
EPC Chief Executive @FabianZuleeg joined our monthly #DemocracyDrinks to discuss how Europe can defend its liberal #democracy by taking decisive action asap.
Here is #DefendDemocracy's June newsletter!
Read this edition: https://crm.defenddemocracy.eu/civicrm/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Fview&reset=1&id=103&cid=2&cs=9c2c0c2839525ef48d7bb3371bb5aa71_1750672343_168
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On my way to #NATOsummit Public Forum in The Hague, where I hope to discuss societal resilience against hybrid attacks.
Live example: despite potential sabotage between Amsterdam and Schiphol, my train is running smoothly
Defend Democracy joins call urging #Europe to put #democracy at the heart of its new #security agenda.
Having always chosen #UNITED24 for defence support to Ukraine until the beginning of this year, I joined #HELP99, #69th_sniffing_brigade a few months ago. Now I thought that in many areas it is certainly more favourable if systems are developed and produced locally. This makes #Ukraine independent, strengthens the economy and secures jobs.
Now I have found a great initiative on UNITED24, which is also a #NAFO project:
»UNITED24 x NAFO V:
Dark Night
We're launching our 5th fundraiser with NAFO Fellas.
This time, for a Sky Sentinel - an AI-controlled air defence turret that will protect Ukrainians from Russian drones and missiles.«
https://u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-night
So I am able to kill two orcs with one stone and do something in addition to my recurring donations to HELP99.
#supportUkraine #DefendDemocracy #defendUkraine #NAFOfellas #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #slavaUkraini
#EU Parliament calls for stronger enforcement of EUropean values and decisions of the EU's Court of Justice, warning that the legitimacy of the EU legal order is at stake.
“The silence of [EUropean] democrats is the greatest boon for extremists.”
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250616IPR28956/rule-of-law-in-the-eu-an-array-of-concerns-in-parliament-s-annual-assessment #EPlenary #DefendDemocracy
Absolutely huge turnout for #NoKings up & down the east side of Rockville Pike in #JoyfulResistance
& 99% support honking
All ages from all backgrounds united which is what makes America truly great
Please post your pictures
#DefendDemocracy
“Ta-Nehisi Coates calls out Trump’s cowardice and racist assaults on democracy. When leaders weaponize hate and break the rule of law, standing by isn’t an option — it’s betrayal. Fight back or lose everything. #NoMoreCowards #FightRacism #DefendDemocracy” www.msnbc.com/the-beat-wit...
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