Judge Clears a Path to T-Mobile’s $26.5 Billion Sprint Bid

TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2020 Claims by more than a dozen states that the deal would mean less competition and higher phone bills are rejected. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg Are Not to Be Trusted

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 2, 2020 Despite the decades that separate them, both moderates have shown a similar alacrity for evading difficult questions with foggy rhetoric. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Corporate Social Responsibility Is a Scam

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 1, 2020 If companies like General Motors and AT&T cared about the public, they would empower workers and back laws that raise their own taxes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Is Coming to American Journalism’s Rescue

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Sep 3, 2019 The Vermont senator understands that the forces threatening the free press, like those eroding our democracy, are bigger than Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: We’re Living in a New Gilded Age

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 Corporations have completely rigged the economy to boost their profits. If Democrats regain power, they must revive antitrust. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New U.S. Privacy Law Could Be Good for Google, Bad for You

Marcy Gordon and Matt O'Brien / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2018 Congress is taking steps toward determining how companies use consumer data, and indications are that regulation will be light. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Is Subsidizing Companies That Send Jobs Overseas

George Faraday / OtherWords Sep 27, 2018 The top 100 federal contractors now send over 8,000 jobs overseas each year—triple the rate under Obama. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress Could Block Stronger State Efforts on Privacy

MARCY GORDON and MATT O'BRIEN / The Associated Press Sep 26, 2018 Its approach to rules on how companies can use consumers' data—championed by the tech industry—leans toward a light governmental touch. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Passes Nation’s Strongest Net Neutrality Bill

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 2, 2018 In a major victory for the open internet that could have ripple effects throughout the United States, the Golden State thwarts aggressive lobbying by the telecom industry. Gov. Jerry Brown has 30 days to sign or veto the bill. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Department of Justice Raises Pointed New Questions in AT&T-Time Warner Merger

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Aug 7, 2018 A brief filed Monday alleges the trial judge in the case disregarded “[the] fundamental principles of economics and common sense.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

DOJ Appealing Judge’s OK of AT&T-Time Warner Merger

By MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2018 It is the first time in decades the government has challenged a standing legal doctrine by suing to block a merger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After AT&T-Time Warner Win, Is Comcast-Fox a Done Deal?

MAE ANDERSON / The Associated Press Jun 13, 2018 Comcast is likely to bid for Fox's entertainment business as early as Wednesday now that a federal judge has cleared AT&T's $85 billion takeover of Time Warner. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )