Let’s take our planet back

Global Resources

What is happening in the US is happening in countries all over the world. Below are some resources for you to find out what is happening in your country and how to fight back.

Note if your country isn’t listed, it may be soon. Search the web for what may be happening, particularly in the realm of disinformation campaigns, which is where these authoritarian movements often start.

Watch what other countries are doing and get a head start on combatting authoritarian tactics. Anne Applebaum’s Twilight of Democracy talks about how many of the ploys being used in the US have been used in other countries first, and Maria Ressa’s How To Stand Up To A Dictator describes, in great detail, about how autocrats in the Phillipines took over, using Facebook as their platform for disinformation to get a foothold in their government. Read them both. Do you see any similarities to happenings in your country?

Articles on general Europe disinformation and right-wing campaigns:

Australia

Australia remains a strong democracy, with systems and safeguards that other nations, including the U.S., could learn from. However, like all democracies, it faces pressures that could challenge its institutions over time. Staying informed about developments at every level of government is essential. It’s also worth noting that Rupert Murdoch, whose media empire has significantly influenced U.S. politics through outlets like Fox News, is Australian.

Brazil

Brazil is still a democracy and can give some lessons to the US, although it, too, has been targeted for disinformation campaigns in the past that could change things in the future. Understand why Brazil is being targeted and who is doing the targeting.

Canada
Germany
Phillipines
Spain
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