Phil Ehr · [email protected]

August 14, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Russia is waging a global disinformation campaign

We’ve seen this type of interference before.   “Russian National Charged With Spreading Propaganda Through U.S. Groups” -New York Times John, Every day, we’re confronted with relentless attempts by hostile actors to undermine our democracy. Last month, we …

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  Brooke Ledesma · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Volunteer with us!

If you’re interested in learning more and want to take action, sign up to volunteer with us.   John, We’re preparing for a busy month here at the George Washington Initiative. As we ramp up our efforts to bring volunteers onboard, we wanted to send out another reminder for th…

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  Brooke Ledesma · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 10:45 PM

we’re getting there

Your support will go a long way in ensuring we have all the resources we need.   John, Dis and Misinformation (DisMis) does not take a break. As our team works tirelessly to onboard volunteers and develop our program, we wanted to ask, will you chip in $10 to the George Washin…

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 11:56 PM

You have a new message.

Social media is fertile ground for the spread of disinformation.   John, Social media is fertile ground for the spread of disinformation. As hostile actors seek to distort facts, discredit evidence, and erase history to satisfy their dangerous agenda, we need to be prepared t…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

August 7, 2022 at 6:02 PM

DisMis is everywhere

DisMis is a barrier for progress on important issues like climate change and reproductive rights.   John, One of the greatest challenges of our time is confronting the threat DisMis poses to our democracy. Take a look at some of last week’s headlines: Anti-vax Twit…

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 9:51 PM

ramping up our efforts

As we head into the fall, we must be prepared to confront intense DisMis set out to discredit our elections and sow public distrust.   John, Summer is traditionally a slow time for fundraising but thanks to your support, we’ve been making progress. The George Washington Initi…

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 9:29 PM

before the month ends

DisMis ecosystems were created by people, so people have to be the solution.   FUNDRAISING DEADLINE IN A FEW HOURS CONTRIBUTE John, It’s Phil Ehr. The spread of dis- and misinformation requires urgent strategic action. Before the day ends, could …

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 3:14 PM

fundraising deadline tonight

Contributions have slowed during the month of July, so we need all hands on deck.   FUNDRAISING DEADLINE TONIGHT CONTRIBUTE John, As you may have heard by now, we’ve arrived at another end of month deadline, so I’m checking in to ask if you can c…

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  Brooke Ledesma · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Did you see this →

We’re coming up on another end of month deadline and we need your support.   John, Just making sure you saw our last email. We’re coming up on another end of month deadline and we need your support to help us reach our $1,000 fundraising goal.  Will you chip in …

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 4:26 PM

check this out →

The George Washington Initiative is working to eradicate dis- and misinformation.   FUNDRAISING DEADLINE TOMORROW CONTRIBUTE John, As we approach another fundraising deadline, we wanted to ask, could you chip in $10 to help us reach our $1,000 go…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 8:58 PM

hostile actors and DisMis

Bad faith actors, domestic and abroad, are intent on disrupting our democratic process.   John, The George Washington Initiative was founded to take offensive action against DisMis employed by hostile actors, foreign and domestic. Will you chip in $10 or whatever you can to hel…

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 11:22 PM

let’s get to $1,000

This summer, we have located DisMis on nearly every issue most pressing to us.   John, We have been making progress in setting up our program to combat dis- and misinformation. But we wanted to reach out and ask if you will support our $1,000 fundraising goal before the month e…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 9:18 PM

against the scourge of misinformation

Medical DisMis is already leading many to call for the criminalization of people seeking abortions.   John, The overturning of Roe v. Wade has brought forth damaging medical misinformation. But DisMis around abortion has been around for decades to promote an anti-abortion agend…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 9:18 PM

DisMis a top concern

We’ve seen how DisMis impacted public trust in our election process once before.   John, As we head into election season, dis- and misinformation (DisMis) remain a top concern among election officials across the country. We’ve seen how DisMis impacted public trust in our elect…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 24, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Tackling “false flags” DisMis

"False Flag" disinformation instead ends up hurting the grieving families of victims and deepening distrust.   John, Widespread claims of “false flags” have now become common occurrences soon after mass shootings. We saw it leap from the fringe of social media after Buffalo, Uv…

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 9:28 PM

local news 📉misinformation📈

As communities are left without a source for local news, they gravitate to social media and national news.   A recent study showed “that the spread of news deserts continues at an alarming rate” CONTRIBUTE John, What does the nationwide decline i…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Take a look at this →

The George Washington Initiative is working on building a robust strategy to combat DisMis ecosystems.   Abortion disinformation is growing and dangerously divisive, experts say - CyberScoop CONTRIBUTE John, Abortion disinformation increased sig…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 8:52 PM

Preventing another Jan. 6th

More than a year since that day, we are not in the clear.   John, If you’ve been following the January 6th hearings, you are undoubtedly aware that American democracy came close to collapsing. More than a year since that day, we are not in the clear. That is why the George Wash…

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  Brooke Ledesma · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 10:41 PM

checking in

We are just getting started and are working tirelessly to ensure our mission is backed up by robust strategy.   John, I’m checking in one last time before tonight’s deadline to ask if you can contribute $10 or whatever you can to support the George Washington Initiative. …

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 4:33 PM

midnight deadline

We are determined to continue our mission to outpace and outcompete DisMis.   John, We wanted to reach out about an important deadline tonight. At the George Washington Initiative, we’re working to combat Dis- and misinformation online. As we work to finalize onboarding our vo…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Have you seen this?

Studies like these are a sobering reminder of how essential it is we take action to fight misinformation.   John, According to a recent analysis, if you tallied up all the unvaccinated people who lost their lives to COVID after vaccines were available to all adults, it would to…

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 9:33 PM

conspiracies and distortions

As we head into another election, we cannot afford to fall prey to distortions of truth.   John, Social media has played a significant role in pushing conspiracy theories into the mainstream. We’ve seen the consequences as unfounded claims are propped up by prominent elected of…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 10, 2022 at 4:14 PM

DisMis remains a threat to our elections

The George Washington Initiative aims to destabilize and collapse DisMis ecosystems.   John, The threat of dis- and misinformation (DisMis) impacting our elections remains prevalent. Two years after witnessing the integrity of our elections challenged with the “Big Lie,” we fa…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 8:32 PM

tackling climate change misinformation

Climate change denialism is leading to legislative inaction.   John, We’re living in historic times in which urgent matters such as gun violence, threats to election integrity, and COVID-19 are compounded with targeted dis- and misinformation (DisMis). The issue of climate cha…

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  Brooke Ledesma · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Careful

We are working tirelessly to develop a strong network of individuals committed to stopping DisMis at its roots.   John, Dis- and misinformation tend to accompany a busy news cycle. The past few weeks of SCOTUS rulings and the ongoing January 6th hearings have been no exception.…

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

July 4, 2022 at 4:48 PM

A moment for reflection

This July 4th, let’s give ourselves an opportunity to recharge and reflect.   “The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.” -George Washington CONTRIBUTE John, On this July 4th, I want to t…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

July 2, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Thank you for stepping up

We are just getting started.   John, We wanted to reach out to express our sincere gratitude for your support of the George Washington Initiative. Volatile dis- and misinformation sought to undermine our nation’s democracy last year and continues to do so now, during another i…

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Our deadline is in a few hours

Will you help us reach our fundraising goal?   John, I’m reaching out one last time before our end-of-month deadline tonight to ask if you can spare $10 to support the George Washington Initiative’s efforts to target and dismantle dis- and misinformation. CHIP IN $10 …

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Another Major Fundraising Deadline

We can’t do this without you.   Major Fundraising Deadline Tonight CONTRIBUTE John, Our end-of-month deadline is tonight and we need your support. We have a $3,000 goal we have to hit. Will you chip in $10 to help the George Washington Initiative…

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 8:53 PM

1 day until EOM

There is no better time to act than now.   🚨1 DAY UNTIL EOM DEADLINE🚨 CONTRIBUTE John, Two months after our launch, we are approaching another major deadline for our efforts to target and outcompete dis- and misinformation (DisMis). We are just 1…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Clock is ticking...

George Washington Initiative is tackling dis- and misinformation (DisMis).   ⏰2 DAYS UNTIL EOM DEADLINE⏰ CONTRIBUTE John, We are just 2 days away from the end of month deadline and while the pace has picked up, we haven’t reached our goal yet. Bu…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 11:11 PM

Our ask is this:

As long as DisMis is an ongoing threat, it is up to us to keep the momentum going.   3 Days until our End-of-Month Deadline CONTRIBUTE John, We are at a critical time in our nation’s history. The spread of dis- and misinformation (DisMis) has gon…

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

June 26, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Check this out:

Over the past few years, we have been witness to DisMis that have sought to disrupt the integrity of our elections.   John, Two months ago, I founded the George Washington Initiative with a single goal in mind: to target and dismantle DisMis ecosystems. Now, we have a …

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 11:40 PM

EOM approaching

With your help, we can go so much further.   John, Far too many tragic events have been inspired by dis- and misinformation (DisMis). The George Washington Initiative was founded with this in mind and with the goal to destabilize and collapse the DisMis ecosystems that fuel the…

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  The George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 6:31 PM

We need to be ready...

As the nation’s only information civil defense force, we intend to combat DisMis in all its forms.   John, Disinformation and misinformation (DisMis) on abortion surged on social media soon after the Supreme Court draft leaked. From misinformation on the process of abortion to…

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  Brooke Ledesma · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 10:50 PM

Phil’s Interview:

If you want to learn more about what you can do to help, listen below.   John, This is Brooke with the George Washington Initiative. We are on a mission to target, outcompete, and destroy dis- and misinformation (DisMis). In case you missed it, our founder, Phil Ehr, d…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 11:45 PM

A dire moment

We are on an information battleground, so we must be prepared to confront the worst waves of DisMis.   John, We are in a dire situation as we head into election season, but the best defense is a good offense. The George Washington Initiative is hard at work strategizing, preppi…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 6:49 PM

Dis/Mis is violent

We are on a mission to prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities by uprooting DisMis ecosystems.   John, The racist “Great Replacement” theory is one of many dis- and misinformation campaigns motivating violent attacks across the country. The George Washington Initiativ…

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  Keith Presley · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 8:20 PM

the cause of January 6th

January 6th was the culmination of months of DisMis popularized on social media.   John, Hi, my name is Keith, and I work with the George Washington Initiative. More than a year after the January 6th insurrection, we’re still learning the details about what occurred and led us …

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 7:13 PM

DisMis is dangerous

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country have been dealing with a rise in hate crimes.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force …

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Orchestrating the Big Lie

The danger of DisMis to our democracy is undeniable.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defends truth and democracy. We disrupt, degr…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Be a part of the equation

Rather than giving in to hopelessness, we’re taking decisive action to prevent the spread of DisMis.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force th…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 12, 2022 at 7:11 PM

DHS sounds the alarm

Without a doubt, DisMis poses a risk to all of us.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defends truth and democracy. We disrupt, degrad…

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Re-introducing GWI

There is no doubt in my mind that we are fighting on an information battleground.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defends truth an…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 7:17 PM

Gun violence is fertile ground for misinformation

A string of mass shootings across the US became fertile ground for mis- and disinformation.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defend…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Distrust in Science

Confidence in science amongst Republicans is 30 points lower than in 1975, according to a recent poll.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force …

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  Phil Ehr · [email protected]

June 5, 2022 at 7:54 PM

My interview

We are on an information battlefield.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defends truth and democracy. We disrupt, degrade, and destro…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 8:48 PM

Volunteer with us

We are developing and training a team of volunteers to take offensive action against DisMis.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defen…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 12:11 AM

Combatting misinformation

We are working together to attack misinformation ecosystems at their roots.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that defends truth and demo…

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  George Washington Initiative · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 7:37 PM

The worst thing about misinformation

Without a clear sense of the truth, taking action on urgent matters becomes much more challenging.   You are receiving this message because of your past support for national security-focused candidates and causes. The George Washington Initiative is an information civil defense force that…

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