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The Sneakiest Power Grab You’ve Never Heard Of (And Why It Should Scare the Democracy Out of You)

Silicon Valley elites are using ballot initiatives to quietly seize local government power, disguised as community improvement. Gregory Shill exposes this democratic subversion and urges vigilance. For deeper context, watch Carole Cadwalladr’s TED Talk on digital coups and authoritarian tech.