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Claim Text: Danielle A. Canty, the director of technology policy at the Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies, stated that efforts to suppress or manipulate Black political participation predate social media but are now operating at higher speed, scale, and precision.
Simplified Text: Danielle A. Canty, director of technology policy at the Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies, stated in September 2026 that efforts to suppress Black political participation predate social media but now operate at higher speed, scale, and precision.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Danielle A. Canty
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-29", "person": "Danielle A. Canty", "organization": "Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies" }
Subject Tags: Social Media Disinformation Attributed Statement Political Participation
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM (1 week ago)

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Black Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/business/media/black-voters-disinformation-midterm-elections.html

Black voters are facing a host of disinformation efforts ahead of the November midterm election. Public figures and organizations are preparing defenses, including a new "propaganda playbook" to help voters recognize manipulation tactics.

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