Sinclair Cornell
@sinclaircornell.bsky.social
Senior International Development / Media / Communications Advisor
OK, EU… you have six months before polling day in #Hungary. Will Democracy Shield promises be crackers? What will the EU do over the next six months to empower news outlets to reach and inform voters in a nation where authoritarian actions have been underway for a decade? #Elections #Disinformation
#hungary #elections #journalism #disinformation | Sinclair Cornell
“If Promises Were Crackers…” The EU today announced a broad Democracy Shield strategy to bolster and support media outlets and civil society organizations in the struggle against authoritarian regimes...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
OK, EU… you have six months before polling day in #Hungary. Will Democracy Shield promises be crackers? What will the EU do over the next six months to empower news outlets to reach and inform voters in a nation where authoritarian actions have been underway for a decade? #Elections #Disinformation
Check out the words of Syria’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdulsalam Haykal. How is he not on a path to become the next president in Damascus?
He fled Assad. Now he’s leading Syria’s tech transformation | Sinclair Cornell
As the Syrian leader enters the White House today, if only he would make this statement to American policy makers: “We need the major connecting lines between cities, the internet exchange points, and...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Check out the words of Syria’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdulsalam Haykal. How is he not on a path to become the next president in Damascus?
Play this game! In less than 90 minutes, I was elected President… Stifled the Press, Co-Opted Justice, Scapegoated Communities, and deployed an army of #AI Bots to promote my political campaign! You too can click your way to #Democracy… using superpowers for good – or for evil!
President of the Universe Clicker | Sinclair Cornell
In less than 90 minutes, I was elected President… Stifled the Press, Co-Opted Justice, Scapegoated Communities, and deployed an army of #AI Bots to promote my political campaign! 2 hours after that, I...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Play this game! In less than 90 minutes, I was elected President… Stifled the Press, Co-Opted Justice, Scapegoated Communities, and deployed an army of #AI Bots to promote my political campaign! You too can click your way to #Democracy… using superpowers for good – or for evil!
Here is a thought: Instead of threatening military intervention and the potential cost of an armed operation, why not invest the equivalent amount of money into efforts that protect vulnerable groups during #elections through robust counter #disinformation campaigns?
#AnambraDecides2025: NFC activates situation room ahead of Anambra election | Sinclair Cornell
Here is a thought: Instead of threatening military intervention and the potential cost of an armed operation, why not invest the equivalent amount of money into efforts that protect vulnerable groups ...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Here is a thought: Instead of threatening military intervention and the potential cost of an armed operation, why not invest the equivalent amount of money into efforts that protect vulnerable groups during #elections through robust counter #disinformation campaigns?
So American taxpayers send their hard earned income to the federal government so that White House communications office personnel can devote time and resources to create and maintain this? Just asking...
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mysafespace
We're Democrats in the House and Senate. We love DEI, transgender for everyone, healthcare for illegals and shutting down the government! We couldn't care less if our military gets paid or Americans' ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
So American taxpayers send their hard earned income to the federal government so that White House communications office personnel can devote time and resources to create and maintain this? Just asking...
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
Over the past two years of talking #journalism, #democracy, and #disinformation, one of my posts that generated the highest traction across #LinkedIn was about an article from #TeenVogue. So for this announcement of layoffs… Shame on you, #Vogue.
Journalists' Unions Condemn Condé Nast's Gutting of Teen Vogue | Common Dreams | Sinclair Cornell
Over the past two years of talking #journalism, #democracy, and #disinformation, one of my posts that generated the highest traction across #LinkedIn was about an article from Teen Vogue. Yes, you rea...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Over the past two years of talking #journalism, #democracy, and #disinformation, one of my posts that generated the highest traction across #LinkedIn was about an article from #TeenVogue. So for this announcement of layoffs… Shame on you, #Vogue.
You do not often wake up and read an article that brings joy. Sometimes, ideas and proposals in the face of vulnerability and conflict simply need to be raised up and spread widely. Perhaps here in the US we could learn a little from such ideas generated in #Ethiopia. #Journalism #MediaDevelopment
Reshaping the Ethiopian Media: The Centre of Excellence as a Bridge from Polarisation to Dialogue | Sinclair Cornell
You do not often wake up and read an article that brings joy. Sometimes, ideas and proposals in the face of vulnerability and conflict simply need to be raised up and spread widely. So here are words ...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
You do not often wake up and read an article that brings joy. Sometimes, ideas and proposals in the face of vulnerability and conflict simply need to be raised up and spread widely. Perhaps here in the US we could learn a little from such ideas generated in #Ethiopia. #Journalism #MediaDevelopment
Is it time to launch a national campaign to convince Americans not to take direction from Perplexity, Grok, ChatGPT or anything else #AI when primary voting kicks in next Spring, and when we choose our next Congress only 12 months away?
The week that AI deepfakes hit Europe’s elections | Sinclair Cornell
For all you out there thinking about #Democracy on #Halloween, here is the most frightening thought you may hear today 👇 👇
✴️ “With a large majority of voters typically undecided until the final days...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Is it time to launch a national campaign to convince Americans not to take direction from Perplexity, Grok, ChatGPT or anything else #AI when primary voting kicks in next Spring, and when we choose our next Congress only 12 months away?
Want to build a community? Want the most vulnerable in your community to have the same ability to participate as the wealthy few? Give them news and information for free.
The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah | Sinclair Cornell
This is the most exciting thing going on this month. Bet you had no idea. Check out the city of St. George in Southern Utah. Want to build a community? Want the most vulnerable in your community to ha...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Want to build a community? Want the most vulnerable in your community to have the same ability to participate as the wealthy few? Give them news and information for free.
As long as #Disinformation is powered by financial gain, the threats to voter choices remain. As long as sanctions empowered by regulation are late, and without real monetary consequences, #Elections come and go without adequate safeguards to protect citizens, candidates, and election systems.
How Tech Platforms Allowed Russia Into Moldova: Lessons for the EU and Others | Sinclair Cornell
As long as #Disinformation is powered by financial gain, the threats to voter choices remain. As long as sanctions empowered by regulation are late, and without real monetary consequences, #Elections ...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As long as #Disinformation is powered by financial gain, the threats to voter choices remain. As long as sanctions empowered by regulation are late, and without real monetary consequences, #Elections come and go without adequate safeguards to protect citizens, candidates, and election systems.
Been thinking today about the plight of legacy media, the rise of the news influencer, and the how the next generation of voters will get the information they use when choosing candidates during #elections.
#Journalism #Democracy #NewsInfluencer
#Journalism #Democracy #NewsInfluencer
One third of all journalists are creator journalists, new report finds - Poynter | Sinclair Cornell
Been thinking today about the plight of legacy media, the rise of the news influencer, and the how the next generation of voters will get the information they use when choosing candidates during #elec...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Been thinking today about the plight of legacy media, the rise of the news influencer, and the how the next generation of voters will get the information they use when choosing candidates during #elections.
#Journalism #Democracy #NewsInfluencer
#Journalism #Democracy #NewsInfluencer
Before you discount the “Kremlin Spreading #Disinformation” argument, here is why we look to future risk: The youngest generation of voters increasingly turn to #AI chatbots as a quick hit to answer questions. So how about we understand the threat.
Investigation | Talking Points: When chatbots surface Russian state media | Sinclair Cornell
Before you discount the “Kremlin Spreading #Disinformation” argument, here is why we look to future risk: The youngest generation of voters increasingly turn to #AI chatbots as a quick hit to answer q...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Before you discount the “Kremlin Spreading #Disinformation” argument, here is why we look to future risk: The youngest generation of voters increasingly turn to #AI chatbots as a quick hit to answer questions. So how about we understand the threat.
That Sputnik Pro, Russia Today, the Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau, and the Africa Communication Research Centre are now training the next generation of journalists is at best, ironic. At worst, horribly sad and destructive.
Russia Today is training the next generation of journalists, and other notes from Disinfo2025 | Sinclair Cornell
After working for over 20 years in the #MediaDevelopment industry, supporting brave and thoughtful news outlets from Ethiopia to Syria and from Kosovo to Kyrgyzstan, I can think of no more depressing ...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
That Sputnik Pro, Russia Today, the Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau, and the Africa Communication Research Centre are now training the next generation of journalists is at best, ironic. At worst, horribly sad and destructive.
Are we at the point where an American on #BlueSky – who pays taxes so that the DHS and other government agencies can post on social media – must block accounts from the US Government that troll and threaten because of disagreement with administration policies? This is where we are now?
Trump Administration's Arrival on Bluesky Highlights Growing Pains for Open Networks | TechPolicy.Press | Sinclair Cornell
OK, it comes down to this: Are we at the point where an American on BlueSky – one who pays taxes so that the DHS and other government agencies can post on social media – is now forced to block account...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Are we at the point where an American on #BlueSky – who pays taxes so that the DHS and other government agencies can post on social media – must block accounts from the US Government that troll and threaten because of disagreement with administration policies? This is where we are now?
The foundations for every successful media campaign are Style, Authenticity, Evoking Emotion. All superpowers that can be used for good… and for harm. Want a quick hit to help show how #disinformation campaigns work?
How Russia uses social media to raise its profile: analysis | Sinclair Cornell
Want a quick hit to help show your network how #disinformation campaigns work? Look to those facing the onslaught of narrative operations from Moscow – #Poland, the #CzechRepublic, #Moldova, the Repub...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The foundations for every successful media campaign are Style, Authenticity, Evoking Emotion. All superpowers that can be used for good… and for harm. Want a quick hit to help show how #disinformation campaigns work?
At what point do we stop listening to somebody just say whatever they like without responding with, “Hold on a second. Is that even true?” Does it matter that you can just make stuff up and have a significant number of people think, “Yep, that sounds about right…” without a second thought?
OK... Trying not to use politically-charged labels like “disinformation” or “fake news” or “media literacy” or “fact-checking”… But sometimes we really do need to get to the core of a problem. At… | S...
OK... Trying not to use politically-charged labels like “disinformation” or “fake news” or “media literacy” or “fact-checking”… But sometimes we really do need to get to the core of a problem. At what...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
At what point do we stop listening to somebody just say whatever they like without responding with, “Hold on a second. Is that even true?” Does it matter that you can just make stuff up and have a significant number of people think, “Yep, that sounds about right…” without a second thought?
Do you, honestly and impartially, ask your clients/consumers for brutal feedback on what you do, and how you do it? Would you dare build into your business model the capture of negative reviews on your performance? Here’s raising a glass to brutal honesty.
How the BBC is doing now | Sinclair Cornell
Do you, honestly and impartially, ask your customers / clients / consumers / beneficiaries for brutal feedback about what you do, and how you do it? Would you dare build into your business model the c...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Do you, honestly and impartially, ask your clients/consumers for brutal feedback on what you do, and how you do it? Would you dare build into your business model the capture of negative reviews on your performance? Here’s raising a glass to brutal honesty.
With the chance for some peace in the Middle East at the top of the news, let us hope that eyes – and checkbooks – turn to #Syria. The next 24 months are in the balance.
Syria’s First Post-Assad Election: Analysis from Damascus | Sinclair Cornell
There are few things messier than the first two years of a post-totalitarian political transition. Weapons are everywhere, violence an at-the-ready political option. Families just trying to get a foot...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
With the chance for some peace in the Middle East at the top of the news, let us hope that eyes – and checkbooks – turn to #Syria. The next 24 months are in the balance.
Taylor Swift. Yep… Taylor Swift.
Now that I have your attention, full disclosure: I truly have no opinion about #TaylorSwift. I am pretty certain that under pressure I could only name one Taylor Swift tune. What I worry about from a #journalism perspective is… How did we get here?
Now that I have your attention, full disclosure: I truly have no opinion about #TaylorSwift. I am pretty certain that under pressure I could only name one Taylor Swift tune. What I worry about from a #journalism perspective is… How did we get here?
#taylorswift #journalism #linkedin #democracy #elections #disinformation | Sinclair Cornell
Taylor Swift. Yep… Taylor Swift.
Now that I have your attention, full disclosure: I truly have no opinion about #TaylorSwift. I am pretty certain that under pressure I could only name one Taylor Swift...
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October 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Taylor Swift. Yep… Taylor Swift.
Now that I have your attention, full disclosure: I truly have no opinion about #TaylorSwift. I am pretty certain that under pressure I could only name one Taylor Swift tune. What I worry about from a #journalism perspective is… How did we get here?
Now that I have your attention, full disclosure: I truly have no opinion about #TaylorSwift. I am pretty certain that under pressure I could only name one Taylor Swift tune. What I worry about from a #journalism perspective is… How did we get here?
Someone is making money from hateful content – Until social media platforms face financial sanctions… imposed before #elections take place… the political advertising industry will remain all too lucrative to be deterred as a home for harm against those who practice and promote #Journalism.
Sponsored Hate: How Politicians Paid for Meta Ads to Attack Journalists - VSquare.org | Sinclair Cornell
How do you undermine #elections? Need to find the anti-#Democracy strategy?: Shoot the messenger.
Attack the channels where voters get information... Undercut the sources of information about oppositi...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Someone is making money from hateful content – Until social media platforms face financial sanctions… imposed before #elections take place… the political advertising industry will remain all too lucrative to be deterred as a home for harm against those who practice and promote #Journalism.
#Modova… Yes. #Czechia… not so much. #Georgia… we have a problem. #Kyrgyzstan in November. #Hungary in April 2026. Can lessons to disarm Kremlin-financed #disinformation efforts to undermine #elections be learned – and deployed – in time to help pull nations away from Russian political influence?
From success to strategy: Three lessons from Moldova’s election | Sinclair Cornell
#Modova… Yes. #Czechia… not so much. #Georgia… we have a problem. Next stop: #Kyrgyzstan in November. Then #Hungary in April 2026.
Can lessons to confront and disarm Kremlin-financed #disinformation ...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#Modova… Yes. #Czechia… not so much. #Georgia… we have a problem. #Kyrgyzstan in November. #Hungary in April 2026. Can lessons to disarm Kremlin-financed #disinformation efforts to undermine #elections be learned – and deployed – in time to help pull nations away from Russian political influence?
#Disinformation promoted by Russian actors sways voter perceptions, #Propaganda pulls #Czechia and #Georgia farther from the EU. With more #Elections to come over the next year (leading up to midterm elections in the US), efforts to counter malign information operations will need to up the game...
Georgia's prime minister says protesters want to topple his government and vows a further crackdown | Sinclair Cornell
Two elections over the weekend, and sadly the winner seems to be the Kremlin. First, Pro-Russia parties look to have a majority in the #CzechRepublic parliament. Next, in local elections boycotted by ...
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October 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#Disinformation promoted by Russian actors sways voter perceptions, #Propaganda pulls #Czechia and #Georgia farther from the EU. With more #Elections to come over the next year (leading up to midterm elections in the US), efforts to counter malign information operations will need to up the game...
Is digital #Disinformation real? You bet it is. Does online #Propaganda sway #Elections? Very well true. As polling ends in #Czechia – Kremlin-friendly political parties may win a majority of seats in the #CzechRepublic parliament.
Czech Republic: 'Trumpist' ex-PM Babis set to win vote – DW – 10/04/2025 | Sinclair Cornell
Is digital #Disinformation real? You bet it is. Does online #Propaganda sway #Elections? Very well true. As polling ends in #Czechia – Kremlin-friendly political parties may win a majority of seats in...
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October 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Is digital #Disinformation real? You bet it is. Does online #Propaganda sway #Elections? Very well true. As polling ends in #Czechia – Kremlin-friendly political parties may win a majority of seats in the #CzechRepublic parliament.
Until 2025, the US invested up to $270 Million each year to support #Journalism against #Disinformation across the Global South... American #SoftPower against malign influence from Beijing and Moscow that drives anti-Western beliefs. That arsenal for media no longer exists. Why disarm?
China’s Closing Window: Strategic Compression and the Risk of Crisis | Sinclair Cornell
Once, America framed the current #GreatPower competition as confrontation with #China around the globe. Yet as the CCP doubles down on #SoftPower tactics – particularly in the malign narrative sphere ...
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October 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Until 2025, the US invested up to $270 Million each year to support #Journalism against #Disinformation across the Global South... American #SoftPower against malign influence from Beijing and Moscow that drives anti-Western beliefs. That arsenal for media no longer exists. Why disarm?
As #Czechia goes to the polls, will that government’s more hands-off approach to countering online #Disinformation lead to a Russia-friendly political victory?
Anti-EU online disinformation floods Czechia before elections | Euractiv | Sinclair Cornell
In #Moldova, the forces of good came out on top – when the government was proactive in confronting Russian-financed efforts to derail elections and vilify pro-EU leaders. As #Czechia goes to the polls...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As #Czechia goes to the polls, will that government’s more hands-off approach to countering online #Disinformation lead to a Russia-friendly political victory?