The hottest Government Influence Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Top U.S. Politics Topics
Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 1768 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
  1. Trans ideology has sinister agendas like profit-making and promoting sterilization of vulnerable individuals.
  2. The trans movement intersects with groups like pedophiles, satanists, and drag queens, leading to concerning implications.
  3. Criticism of the trans movement includes concerns about authoritarianism, hypocrisy, and its roots in Marxist ideology.
Public • 460 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
  1. Leaders in censorship are accusing others of antisemitism and playing the victim.
  2. Reports reveal a larger strategy involving sophisticated military techniques aimed at domestic population.
  3. Response from CTIL to research provides insights into government-led censorship and influence operations.
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The Upheaval • 812 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
  1. A whistleblower revealed bribery and manipulation by top officials to change conclusions on the origins of Covid-19
  2. Fauci and his colleagues engaged in a widespread effort to cover up the true origin of the virus
  3. Despite evidence piling up for a lab-leak scenario, accountability for the actions of those involved, including Fauci, seems unlikely
DARK FUTURA • 1533 implied HN points • 05 May 23
  1. Major social media clampdowns are expected due to recent events sparking increased monitoring by the Pentagon.
  2. Global governments are tightening control over social media and the internet under the guise of anti-disinformation campaigns, limiting free speech.
  3. There is a close fusion between big tech, social media, and intelligence agencies, raising concerns about who truly controls information policies.
Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 79 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
  1. Propaganda is still prevalent today, disguised as PR, marketing, news media, and entertainment, influencing society without people realizing it.
  2. Many individuals, even with a basic understanding of faults in mainstream ideology, can fall prey to propaganda due to constant exposure from sources like TV networks.
  3. It's crucial to help loved ones find their way out of propaganda's grasp by engaging in rational discourse and providing alternate perspectives.
Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 29 Oct 22
  1. TikTok struggles with profitability due to competition, lack of valuable data, and the expensive analysis of user behavior.
  2. The CCP's involvement in ByteDance enables them to fund TikTok despite losses for geopolitical influence, impacting the content promoted and the platform's sustainability.
  3. Banning TikTok may not address the root issues; education on health, mental wellness, skepticism, and maintaining real social connections are vital for healthier social media engagement.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 20
  1. People responded to government reopening by venturing out quickly, even more eagerly than they curtailed activities before lockdowns.
  2. The trusted government theory suggests that people trusted government information post-lockdown, but not pre-lockdown, leading to their swift return to activities.
  3. Alternative theories suggest that post-lockdown rush could be due to pent-up demand after restrictions, or due to perceived safety improvements like social distancing measures.