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Ethiopian Researcher Alleges Facebook Is Responsible for His Father’s Death

Mukanzi Musanga / Open Democracy Dec 16, 2022 Meta is accused of failing to remove posts inciting racial hate and violence in Africa, particularly in Tigray. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Inside the Pro-Trump Facebook Group Where First Responders Call Coronavirus a Hoax

Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublica Mar 17, 2020 In a private Facebook group, firefighters and paramedics shared memes and conspiracy theories doubting the pandemic, raising concerns that they aren’t taking precautions to protect themselves and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig and Norman Solomon Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Is Inviting a Crackdown on the Left

Julianne Tveten / Truthdig Feb 5, 2020 Beneath its promise of transparency, the Massachusetts senator’s plan to combat “disinformation” carries dangerous implications. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The IRS Is No Match for Facebook

Paul Kiel / ProPublica Jan 27, 2020 A rare trial could cost the social behemoth billions, but onerous budget cuts have hamstrung the agency's ability to bring its case. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Facebook Is Failing the American People

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 16, 2020 Mark Zuckerberg says he's willing to run political ads, even if they're demonstrably false. Who will step in to protect our democracy? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Continues to Balk on Political Ad Limits

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Jan 9, 2020 Its new “transparency features” that aim to give users more control over how many political ads they see are unlikely to appease critics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Silicon Six’ Is Dodging Taxes to the Tune of Billions

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Dec 2, 2019 A new analysis from the U.K.-based Fair Tax Mark exposes the greed of tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Netflix. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

For Banks, Data on Your Spending Habits Could be a Gold Mine

ANICK JESDANUN / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2019 They feel Americans have demonstrated that they value discounts more than intangible privacy concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Google Secretly Harvests the Health Data of Millions

Julianne Tveten / Truthdig Nov 27, 2019 A recent Wall Street Journal exposé arouses a familiar sense of dread about Silicon Valley companies and privacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sacha Baron Cohen Delivers Blistering Takedown of Facebook

Truthdig Nov 22, 2019 While accepting a leadership award from the Anti-Defamation League, the comedian sounds off on the deleterious effects of social media. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fighting the Unprecedented ‘Proletarianization’ of the Human Mind

Leonid Bilmes / Los Angeles Review of Books Nov 15, 2019 In analyzing today’s politico-economic malaise, philosopher Bernard Stiegler uncovers how digital technology threatens the human spirit. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )