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Dear John,
Worrying global trends in electoral disinformation are converging in Brazil in the run-up to general elections on October 2.
Incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro is harnessing social media to amplify his efforts to preemptively cast doubt on ballot integrity, and has suggested that he might not accept unfavorable results.
This week, Freedom House expert Philip Friedrich previews the looming threat of election denial in Brazil and the need for courts, social media platforms, and other leaders to work together to ensure that Brazilian voters have access to reliable information and are protected from online harms that could have grave consequences for their political rights and physical security.
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The Holocaust and Authoritarianism Today
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THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST is a three-part, six-hour series that examines how the United States responded to the humanitarian crisis, including its unwillingness to open its doors to hundreds of thousands of desperate people seeking refuge.
Watch as Freedom House President Michael Abramowitz discusses the film and modern-day authoritarianism with journalist Julia Ioffe and filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
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A Closer Look at the Countries Featured in Beijing's Global Media Influence 2022
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Vladimir Putin's unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is an attack on democracy. Though the Ukrainian military has made promising advancements this month the human toll of the war continues to mount.
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Freedom House in the News
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Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
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The China Media Bulletin
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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