Marcus Brand
@marcusbrandbluesky.bsky.social
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I reached out to more than three dozen X advertisers, xAI investors, politicians, and government agencies about the growing library of sexualized deepfakes generated with Grok—now including Renee Good. I only heard back from four, with three declining to comment.
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-deepf...
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-deepf...
Why isn't there a bigger Grok boycott?
Advertisers, politicians, and investors are still all-in on X, despite a sexual abuse crisis.
spitfirenews.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I reached out to more than three dozen X advertisers, xAI investors, politicians, and government agencies about the growing library of sexualized deepfakes generated with Grok—now including Renee Good. I only heard back from four, with three declining to comment.
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-deepf...
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-deepf...
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This is a picture of Anna Paulina Luna, an American member of Congress and a pro-Russian traitor, accepting a book on Putin as a gift from Russia’s envoy, Dmitriev.
Why is she even allowed to betray the US openly like that?
Why is she even allowed to betray the US openly like that?
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
This is a picture of Anna Paulina Luna, an American member of Congress and a pro-Russian traitor, accepting a book on Putin as a gift from Russia’s envoy, Dmitriev.
Why is she even allowed to betray the US openly like that?
Why is she even allowed to betray the US openly like that?
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I'm glad to see this pressure on Google and Apple. If any other company was running an active CSAM generator in public you better believe it would have been removed from their app stores by now www.wired.com/story/x-grok...
Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?
Elon Musk’s chatbot has been used to generate thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors. Apple and Google have removed other “nudify” apps—but continue to host X and Grok.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I'm glad to see this pressure on Google and Apple. If any other company was running an active CSAM generator in public you better believe it would have been removed from their app stores by now www.wired.com/story/x-grok...
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And one of her last gestures before she is killed is to wave to let the grey pick up go by, just before they jump out and try to forcefully yank her out of her vehicle... #murder
This is a picture of the piece of sh*t who shot Renee Nicole Good in the face. As he, bold & unfazed, walked back & got into a car, sped off, immediately after murdering Renee.
This is best I've seen, since it captures the raw rage of the bystanders & camera person at the moment.
#TruthWarriors
This is best I've seen, since it captures the raw rage of the bystanders & camera person at the moment.
#TruthWarriors
January 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
And one of her last gestures before she is killed is to wave to let the grey pick up go by, just before they jump out and try to forcefully yank her out of her vehicle... #murder
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Congress Must Act to Halt the President’s Violations of U.S. And International Law in Venezuela. Read the City Bar's statement here: bit.ly/4jrLChb
Congress Must Act to Halt the President’s Violations of U.S. And International Law in Venezuela | New York City Bar Association
New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the blatantly […]
bit.ly
January 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Congress Must Act to Halt the President’s Violations of U.S. And International Law in Venezuela. Read the City Bar's statement here: bit.ly/4jrLChb
Calling on Fiji’s youth to learn about the country’s troubled history to build stronger understanding, social cohesion and democratic resilience for a better future.
Hopes rest with the youths says Dr Brand
www.fbcnews.com.fj
June 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Calling on Fiji’s youth to learn about the country’s troubled history to build stronger understanding, social cohesion and democratic resilience for a better future.
Quo vadis, Indonesia??
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit Russia next week for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, skipping a Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Canada.
Prabowo to Visit Russia Next Week, Will Miss G7 Meeting in Canada
The state visit was planned prior to receiving the G-7 invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Jakarta says.
buff.ly
June 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Quo vadis, Indonesia??
We will hold the Trump Administration accountable for the assault against Senator Padilla.
We are here holding the line and fighting back — for every person in this country. For our democracy.
We are here holding the line and fighting back — for every person in this country. For our democracy.
June 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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"Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. And this Saturday we will have the occasion to act."
snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-civ...
snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-civ...
Trump's civil war
And our new birth of freedom
snyder.substack.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. And this Saturday we will have the occasion to act."
snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-civ...
snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-civ...
Mundus sine caesaribus! 👏
March 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Mundus sine caesaribus! 👏
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During the Arab Spring, social media became a powerful tool for sharing real-time evidence through photos, videos, and testimonies. This podcast episode explores lessons from the Arab Spring and how evolving tech will shape future open source investigations. www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
Episode 2: ‘The Arab Spring: A catalyst for citizen journalism’ - Comment Down Below | Bellingcat
Get more from Bellingcat on Patreon
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March 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
During the Arab Spring, social media became a powerful tool for sharing real-time evidence through photos, videos, and testimonies. This podcast episode explores lessons from the Arab Spring and how evolving tech will shape future open source investigations. www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
Merci 🙏🇺🇦🇫🇷🇪🇺💪@claudemalhuret.bsky.social
Vive l’Ukraine, vive la France, vive L’Europe Démocratique !
Vive l’Ukraine, vive la France, vive L’Europe Démocratique !
Merci Sen Claude Malhuret! Its sad that a Democratic senator has not given such a speech but grateful that someone from America's first friend and ally, France, did!
youtu.be/G-lh0TUTtvI?...
youtu.be/G-lh0TUTtvI?...
Guerre en Ukraine : "Washington est devenu la cour de Néron", lance Claude Malhuret
YouTube video by Public Sénat
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Merci 🙏🇺🇦🇫🇷🇪🇺💪@claudemalhuret.bsky.social
Vive l’Ukraine, vive la France, vive L’Europe Démocratique !
Vive l’Ukraine, vive la France, vive L’Europe Démocratique !
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Betraying #Ukraine will not make America great
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5173294-betraying-ukraine-will-not-make-america-great/
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5173294-betraying-ukraine-will-not-make-america-great/
March 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Betraying #Ukraine will not make America great
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5173294-betraying-ukraine-will-not-make-america-great/
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5173294-betraying-ukraine-will-not-make-america-great/
Vive le Canada! 🇨🇦
"Your government has chosen to do this to you."
- Trudeau to Americans today.
youtu.be/83f47jIS_D8?...
- Trudeau to Americans today.
youtu.be/83f47jIS_D8?...
FULL SPEECH | Trudeau outlines response to U.S. tariffs
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Vive le Canada! 🇨🇦
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Cutting through all the cluttered anxiety and reactionary noise; cutting through all the sensationalist headlines, here’s the question that remains; here’s the question that matters: what are we going to do to stop it?
March 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Cutting through all the cluttered anxiety and reactionary noise; cutting through all the sensationalist headlines, here’s the question that remains; here’s the question that matters: what are we going to do to stop it?
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Breaking: Jasmine Crockett - ''We may be heading towards the next World War because we have a President that wants to pal around with Putin, and lying about who invaded who.''
February 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Breaking: Jasmine Crockett - ''We may be heading towards the next World War because we have a President that wants to pal around with Putin, and lying about who invaded who.''
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🚨🚨 New significant #exodus news: The Supreme Court of Canada says it’s moving away from the social media platform #X. In a farewell post Wednesday to its more than 45,000 subscribers, the top court said it will focus its communication efforts on other platforms. 🧵 www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...
Supreme Court of Canada moving away from social media platform X
The Supreme Court of Canada says it’s moving away from the social media platform X.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
🚨🚨 New significant #exodus news: The Supreme Court of Canada says it’s moving away from the social media platform #X. In a farewell post Wednesday to its more than 45,000 subscribers, the top court said it will focus its communication efforts on other platforms. 🧵 www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...
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This is so goddamn embarrassing. www.axios.com/2025/02/24/u...
U.S. votes against UN resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine invasion
The Trump administration has found itself increasingly isolated on the world stage.
www.axios.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is so goddamn embarrassing. www.axios.com/2025/02/24/u...
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Our latest podcast @fcctpodcast is with @reaproy.bsky.social We speak about a host of issues, with Phil explaining the ins and outs of human rights, transnational repression, Myanmar, sports washing and more!
Full video on YouTube below ⬇️
youtu.be/nYJczEAc0mo?...
Full video on YouTube below ⬇️
youtu.be/nYJczEAc0mo?...
“Human rights are UNIVERSAL” | Phil Robertson | Dateline Bangkok
YouTube video by FCCT
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Our latest podcast @fcctpodcast is with @reaproy.bsky.social We speak about a host of issues, with Phil explaining the ins and outs of human rights, transnational repression, Myanmar, sports washing and more!
Full video on YouTube below ⬇️
youtu.be/nYJczEAc0mo?...
Full video on YouTube below ⬇️
youtu.be/nYJczEAc0mo?...
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🇩🇪🗳️ German election 2025
The conservative coalition (CDU/CSU) won Sunday’s national vote, while the far-right AfD saw its best-ever result, winning swathes of support in the east.
For the SPD, it was a disaster.
The results: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
The conservative coalition (CDU/CSU) won Sunday’s national vote, while the far-right AfD saw its best-ever result, winning swathes of support in the east.
For the SPD, it was a disaster.
The results: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
February 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
🇩🇪🗳️ German election 2025
The conservative coalition (CDU/CSU) won Sunday’s national vote, while the far-right AfD saw its best-ever result, winning swathes of support in the east.
For the SPD, it was a disaster.
The results: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
The conservative coalition (CDU/CSU) won Sunday’s national vote, while the far-right AfD saw its best-ever result, winning swathes of support in the east.
For the SPD, it was a disaster.
The results: www.politico.eu/article/germ...
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Wir haben ein Islamismusproblem,
ein Internetpredigerproblem,
ein Justizproblem (zu späte und oft zu laschebSanktionen),
ein Drogenproblem (!),
ein Psychiatrieproblem,
ein Erziehungsversorgungsproblem,
einen unreformierten Jugendstrafvollzug
und ein Abschiebeproblem bei Intensivtätern.
February 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Wir haben ein Islamismusproblem,
ein Internetpredigerproblem,
ein Justizproblem (zu späte und oft zu laschebSanktionen),
ein Drogenproblem (!),
ein Psychiatrieproblem,
ein Erziehungsversorgungsproblem,
einen unreformierten Jugendstrafvollzug
und ein Abschiebeproblem bei Intensivtätern.
Elon Musk’s net worth is roughly ten times larger than USAID’s annual budget.
February 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Elon Musk’s net worth is roughly ten times larger than USAID’s annual budget.
The Fiji TRC draws lessons from processes around the world but its mandate and functions are unique.
‘Structured approach to bring people forward’
THE Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) faces the challenge of encouraging public participation, particularly from political figures involved in the country's past events. However, Commission ch...
www.fijitimes.com.fj
February 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The Fiji TRC draws lessons from processes around the world but its mandate and functions are unique.
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"If anyone with a smartphone can publish, they should also be able to verify. To combat any security threat posed by disordered information we need to teach young people these skills"
By @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social and @drnataliemartin.bsky.social
https://reutersinstitute.politics.o…
By @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social and @drnataliemartin.bsky.social
https://reutersinstitute.politics.o…
How to protect democracies from falsehoods? By empowering the young with open-source investigation skills
“If anyone with a smartphone can publish, they should also be able to verify,” argue Bellingcat’s founder Eliot Higgins and Dr Natalie Martin in this piece.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"If anyone with a smartphone can publish, they should also be able to verify. To combat any security threat posed by disordered information we need to teach young people these skills"
By @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social and @drnataliemartin.bsky.social
https://reutersinstitute.politics.o…
By @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social and @drnataliemartin.bsky.social
https://reutersinstitute.politics.o…