False flag

False flag

A false flag operation is an act committed with the intent of disguising the actual source of responsibility and pinning blame on another party. The term “false flag” originated in the 16th century as a strictly figurative expression for an intentional misrepresentation of someone’s allegiance, and centuries later also came to be used literally for a ruse in naval warfare whereby a vessel flew the flag of a neutral or enemy country to hide its true identity. The naval tactic was initially used by pirates and privateers to deceive other ships into allowing them to move closer before attacking them. Showing a literal false flag was later deemed an acceptable practice during naval warfare according to international maritime laws, provided that a vessel displayed its true flag before commencing an attack.

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Mysterious mailers and text messages referencing the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) have circulated across Texas, prompting confusion, nonprofit disruptions, and calls for investigation. TENT says it did not create or authorize the materials. Preservation Austin received unrelated calls after its number appeared near TENT's in search results, while LGBTQ+ youth nonprofit OutYouth temporarily paused services over safety concerns. The Texas Tribune traced mailer tracking IDs to Maryland-based SnailWorks, which denies producing or distributing the mailers. State Rep. Jeff Leach has twice asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate potential privacy, data, and deceptive-practices violations, though the content itself appears largely protected under the First Amendment. No sender has been identified, and the episode has fueled "false flag" speculation ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Mystery anti-transgender mailers and texts spark investigation calls in Texas

Mystery anti-transgender mailers and texts spark investigation calls in Texas

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