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European politicians and leaders must act NOW to protect democracy. Contact the MEPs to leave X: leavex.eu/politicians #LeaveX #ByeByeElon #HelloQuitX […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ mastodon.social/@leavex, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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By Evyrein in Padua, Italy 🇮🇹 streetartutopia.com/2025/02/10/stre… #StreetArt #PublicArt #Mural
Street art by Evyrein in Padua, Italy
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Ben Werdmuller @ben.werd.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026
If you haven't been paying attention to this story, it's truly wild - a supposed European alternative to big tech social media that lured in politicians and made waves but is incredibly poorly thought-out and is effectively doxxing its users. @_elena has been on it from the beginning […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
@ianbetteridge Greetings from Muskau leavex.eu/posts/greetings-from-musk…
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Greetings from Muskau
Author: Christian Stöcker, translated from the original in German at Spiegel There are currently masses of Russian propaganda videos in circulation, ostensibly from news media. Many are attacking USAID. Elon Musk, Trump Junior and the AfD are happy to help. The closing of ranks is complete.
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
@ianbetteridge Greetings from Muskau leavex.eu/posts/greetings-from-musk…
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Greetings from Muskau
Author: Christian Stöcker, translated from the original in German at Spiegel There are currently masses of Russian propaganda videos in circulation, ostensibly from news media. Many are attacking USAID. Elon Musk, Trump Junior and the AfD are happy to help. The closing of ranks is complete.
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Ian Betteridge @ianbetteridge.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
When considering Elon Musk's actions and attitude towards Ukraine, it's always worth remembering who has helped him get money. www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/puti…
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
Science Against Fascism! After 600+ events in over 100 German cities, #WissenschaftGegenFaschismus is organizing another week of action, November 16 to 20. Building resilient democratic structures also requires independent digital infrastructure, free from Big Tech dependence […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026
🇺🇦 Відкритий лист до президента Зеленського: залиште X Публікую відкритий лист до президента Володимира Зеленського із закликом зменшити залежність від X, платформи, яка належить одному мільярдерові, і зробити незалежні канали основними для своїх звернень. Тепер лист доступний українською […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026
Now with English subtitles: @annaluehrmann asks Digital Minister Wildberger in the Bundestag how the government will support the Open Social Web. His answer: Europe's platforms are being examined, "among them, Mastodon", and scaling them will be "a focus of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026
EN: Minister Wildberger says scaling up Mastodon and similar platforms will be “a priority in the coming months.” An important commitment to the Open Social Web! Now we need concrete action. Europe urgently needs alternatives to Big Tech. Keep pushing, @annaluehrmann! #LeaveX […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026
The Trump administration is threatening Europe with economic retaliation for trying to reduce its dependence on Musk's Starlink. Europe wants technological sovereignty, and Washington responds with threats. From satellite communications to cloud services […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
Screenshot of a Financial Times article headlined “US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions”. The subheading reads: “Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies.” Below the headline is a photograph of Elon Musk, holding a medal in an open presentation case, standing beside Donald Trump. American flags are visible in the background.
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
An Open Letter to President Zelenskyy: #LeaveX leavex.eu/letters/zelensky #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Zelensky #Musk
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
An Open Letter to President Zelenskyy: #LeaveX leavex.eu/letters/zelensky #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Zelensky #Musk
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026
EN: Everything you need to know about Elon Musk, his plans for Europe, and for humanity ➡️ musk.chavalarias.org It’s better to know certain things now than later. Hold on—you’re in for a surprise! #Musk #LeaveX #Europe
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026
Democracy or Big Tech? Will the EU act now to defend its democracy and sovereignty, or wait until the tech billionaires undermine the very foundations of our Union? Via @davidchavalarias #LeaveX #Democracy #EU #FarRight #BigTech #SocialMedia
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026
Paris denounces an information war against Europe and targets Elon Musk next.ink/261726/paris-denonce-une-g… The "massive online harassment campaigns by Elon Musk" were denounced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in an […]
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Adrianna Tan @skinnylatte.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
This is a good headline
screenshot of a fortune.com article with the headline 'meet a 23 year old millionaire who canceled his plan to move to san francisco because of a billionaire tax he might never have to pay'
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
P.S. the Ukrainian version github.com/everton137/leavex.eu/blo…
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
What's even more troubling is that viable alternatives like Mastodon and Eurosky already exist, with millions of users. Yet our political leaders continue to reinforce their dependence on X rather than help strengthen these alternatives. This is a political choice, not a technological […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
An Open Letter to President Zelenskyy: Leave X leavex.eu/letters/zelensky I don't know whether President Zelenskyy will ever read this letter (ideas on how to reach him are welcome!), and the Ukrainian translation still needs proofreading. But the letter raises a broader question […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
EN: Are you an American multi billionaire? Are you looking for the right advertising space? We still have some ad slots available to offer you. For a nominal fee—0 euros, in fact—you can have your logo appear on the footer of our parliament’s website. #LeaveX #Democracy #France
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
This is the kind of behaviour X enables and amplifies. It says a lot about the values of those who engage in it. But what does it say about our democratically elected representatives who continue legitimising this platform because they don't want to lose their followers? What values are they […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
Brazil’s Lula wins electoral court challenge against Meta for alleged pro-Bolsonaro algorithm bias www.nbcnews.com/world/south-america… #Meta #BigTech #Brazil #Instagram #Democracy
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Brazil’s Lula wins electoral court challenge against Meta for alleged pro-Bolsonaro algorithm bias
A judge ruled that the tech company must adopt measures to immediately secure equal treatment of the two presidential candidates ahead of an Oct. 25 runoff.
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026
Why is Starlink internet so important in the Ukraine war? www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqkgk4zg5… #Starlink #Ukraine #Musk #BigTech
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Ukraine war: Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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DW Innovation @dw-innovation.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026
This happened: According to several sources (e.g. The Guardian), the US government "pressured multiple countries to withdraw their sponsorship of a leading European conference on #disinformation, with Canada, Lithuania and the EU’s diplomatic service subsequently agreeing to do so." […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026
“Sure, give one billionaire control over militarily critical satellite communications, and another the platforms where political opinions are formed... and then wonder why democracy isn't working. It'll be those migrants.” @afelia bsky.app/profile/afelia.bsky.social… […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026
It would be great if some of these 150 citizens raised a fundamental question: why are our democratically elected institutions so dependent on communication platforms controlled by unelected tech billionaires? Who controls the infrastructure of political communication also holds considerable […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026
A sad reason: Zelensky is totally dependent on Musk: mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/… #Musk #Ukraine #Zelensky #Starlink
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DW Innovation @dw-innovation.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026
...and here we go: "Dewi explains" Episode 6 – #Fediverse. In the season finale, our smart and friendly robot colleague gives you the basics of sustainable, decentralized #SocialMedia. 🌐 (brought to you by @Olivia_Luise @andygiefer & @lxplm) P.S.: Don't […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
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AlexTECPlayz @alextecplayz.com · 13/10/2026
@leavex at least in romania far-right AUR party leader George Simion lost a lot of engagement on his latest posts, according to an analysis by DIGI24.ro ( […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026
Do you know of a reliable source that shows a reduction in far-right bots since Ukraine attacked Russia's Yandex? #Russia #Ukraine #X #Yandex #FarRight
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
It is now one of the biggest facts in the world that the richest man in the world is an overt white supremacist trying to bend politics worldwide in the direction of white supremacy. Twitter isn't the source of his wealth but it is his biggest megaphone.
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Sebastiaan Ammerlaan 🇳🇱 @bammerlaan.mastodon.nl.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026
"Social media algorithms amplify right-wing content against young users’ preference" www.bi.team/press-releases/social-m… I finally re-found this study I read a few months ago, that deserves a lot more […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026
@ianRobinson well done. Where do you see this stream?
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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026
The tech billionaires expect people to lose the will to boycott their shit and just wait it out. The steady stream of people returning to X shows they are right. I won't join the stream.
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026
By the way, how large and active is the Ukrainian community here on the #Fediverse? I'd be particularly interested in hearing from Ukrainians: what do you think about #Zelenskyy continuing to use X? Do you see it as a necessary communication channel, or as a dependence Ukraine should try to […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026
If Zelensky really wanted that, he wouldn't still be on X. Like Trump on his own social media, all journalists would follow what Zelensky had to say wherever he goes. #LeaveX #USPol #Ukraine #Zelensky
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
Fantastic! The Open Social Web is making its way into the German Bundestag (@bundestag)! MP **Anna Lührmann** (@annaluehrmann) speaks about the Open Social Web Alliance, Mastodon and Eurosky in the German parliament, and invites the federal government to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
Fantastic! The Open Social Web is making its way into the German Bundestag (@bundestag)! MP **Anna Lührmann** (@annaluehrmann) speaks about the Open Social Web Alliance, Mastodon and Eurosky in the German parliament, and invites the federal government to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 09/10/2026
American "free speech defenders" pressure other people not to exercise their right to free speech www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
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Björn Staschen @bjoernsta.eimsbuettel.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
In einer Woche steigt unser Webinar zur digitalen Unabhängigkeit in Kommunen & Verwaltung: Noch sind einige Plätze frei!
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everton137 @everton137.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
One of the main reasons people are seeking alternatives to Big Tech social media is the threat these platforms pose to democracy, particularly through algorithms that amplify polarization and hate speech. If we can't convince democratic institutions and influential public figures to join the […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026
EN: A comparison of the frequency of posts with their frequency of appearance in the X feed reveals a strong bias toward extreme party positions (#noAfD, #BSW): About half of the posts displayed came from AfD politicians, even though AfD politicians had posted only about one-sixth of the posts […]
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everton137 @everton137.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026
A prominent German politician like Norbert Röttgen can have 150,000 followers and international visibility, yet feel unable to move because his audience is locked into infrastructure controlled by someone else. That *is* power. And every politician, journalist and institution that concludes "I […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026
A #Chrome extension has been released that "turns off" the noise and bias on #X. It works simply: once enabled, it prevents X from opening. Via @thatgiga #LeaveX
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giga 🔻 @thatgiga.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026
Pubblicata un'estensione per #Chrome che "spegne" il rumore e i pregiudizi su #X. Il suo funzionamento è semplice: una volta attivata, impedisce di aprire X.
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026
RE: mastodon.social/@DigitalNaiv/117104… EN: A brief summary of the research: On X, you’re rewarded for insults; on Bluesky, for emotional restraint; on Mastodon, for nuance. Three platforms, three personalities—and they all have a bit of a toxicity problem. Rika Baack on […]
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Leave X - Protect Democracy @leavex.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
Age verification in the Fediverse: How the KIDS Act challenges Mastodon www.heise.de/en/background/Age-veri… "The EU’s planned KIDS Act poses technical and organizational challenges for the Fediverse. However, it […]
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DW Innovation @dw-innovation.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
"Giving users control over their exposure to 'the algorithm' alone won’t be enough." Zoe Daniel on how to hold big tech accountable (via The Guardian): www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2… […]
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Volksverpetzer @volksverpetzer.digitalcourage.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
Die rechtsextreme AfD verliert jede Wahl in Niedersachsen. Schlagzeilen über AfD-Klatschen sind viel seltener als die tatsächlichen Niederlagen der rechtsextremen Partei - und das ist ein Problem. volksverpetzer.de/aktuelles/triple-…
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Triple-Klatsche: AfD verliert alle Kommunalwahlen in Niedersachsen
Die rechtsextreme AfD verliert jede Wahl in Niedersachsen. Schlagzeilen, die viel zu selten gebracht werden, obwohl sie öfter eintreten, als darüber berichtet wird.
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Erik Moeller @eloquence.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
Wormtongue as a Service. techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/musks-ai-…
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