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Social media platforms like Twitter can be a place to bear witness to global events and support others in times of crisis.
Governments and politicians can perpetuate violence and conflict, often driven by fanaticism, money, or darker goals.
People around the world are standing up against atrocities, demonstrating bravery and a sense of conscience amidst challenging times.

A Ukrainian military spokesperson made controversial statements and later confirmed/denied being a U.S. government asset.
The spokesperson declared that Russia's 'propagandists' would be 'hunted down' worldwide.
There are questions raised about broader American support for the Ukraine war effort.

The US administration is actively dropping bombs in the Middle East while claiming not to seek conflict there.
The US military strikes have been described as 'retaliatory' despite lacking evidence linking Iran to the attacks.
The US empire continuously engages in conflict in the Middle East, despite claiming to not seek conflict and painting itself as a victim.

Basic information is still lacking about historical events in Chile involving US intervention.
Structural power can impact politics and economies on a large scale without direct violence.
There were documented efforts to destabilize the Chilean economy to influence political outcomes in the country.

Juan Guaidó, appointed by the US as the 'interim president' of Venezuela from 2019 to 2022, was ousted by his former right-wing allies.
The US government under both Trump and Biden formally recognized Guaidó until he was removed from his position by Venezuela's opposition-controlled 'National Assembly' in December 2022.
The end of Guaidó marks the conclusion of nearly four years of US-led coup attempts against Venezuela's leftist Chavista government, which continued to be recognized by the United Nations.

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The New York Times published a smear piece attacking an independent journalist, Benjamin Norton, without giving him a chance to comment, revealing a history of false propaganda tactics.
The article dismissed factual statements about the US-sponsored coup in Ukraine as 'conspiracy theory,' despite evidence of US government involvement in coups worldwide.
Prominent voices like University of Chicago Professor John Mearsheimer have acknowledged the US government's role in starting the war in Ukraine, while mainstream media attempts to dismiss these truths as 'conspiracy theories.'

The US interfered in Ecuador's 2017 presidential election by orchestrating a disinformation campaign against the leftist Correístas and supporting a conservative banker in exchange for Julian Assange.
Ecuador's ex energy minister was coerced by US federal agents into making false corruption accusations against Correa and Glas, and even against a US citizen, leading to unjust imprisonment.
The scandal involving US interference in Ecuador's election goes beyond politics, involving corrupt practices with Miami-based oligarchs like the Isaías Brothers who fled Ecuador with stolen funds.

The CIA's 'Havana Syndrome' conspiracy has been deemed mass hysteria, with no evidence of foreign attacks on US spies or diplomats.
Major corporate media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, and BBC, spread the bogus conspiracy theory without verification.
The extensive coverage reveals a pattern of mainstream media promoting baseless accusations against US adversaries to advance political agendas.

The US government has a history of meddling in Ukraine, backing coups, and fueling a civil war to advance political and economic interests.
Neo-Nazis have significant influence in Ukraine's state security services, despite not directly running the government, which can impact decision-making and escalate tensions.
Western sanctions, anti-Russian xenophobia, and demonization only hurt the working-class people in Russia and the US, creating additional hardships and making life harder for average individuals.

Draft Biden administration is creating an executive order to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing sensitive American data.
The order will involve new restrictions on data transactions that could threaten national security.
Focus on preventing foreign adversaries from legally obtaining highly sensitive personal data of Americans.

The Russia-origin MOVEIt supply chain attack led to breaches in various sectors and even government entities, possibly netting sensitive information such as nuclear waste disposal and research data.
US officials believe the attackers were opportunistic in exploiting vulnerabilities in the MOVEIt tool, but the sophistication and long-term planning of the attack raise suspicions of more than just financial gain.
There is concern that the stolen data could be used for espionage purposes, potentially shared with Russian intelligence services, as seen in previous ransomware breaches involving threats to leak data to military agencies and targeting critical infrastructure aligned with Russian strategic priorities.