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 )

Twitter Details Political Ads Ban, Issue Ads Allowed

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Nov 15, 2019 The ban will also apply to nonpolitical ads from candidates, political parties and elected/appointed government officials. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Big Tech and Democracy Can’t Coexist

Robert Reich / Truthdig Nov 7, 2019 Facebook and Twitter have come to completely dominate the information marketplace. As a society, we can't afford to leave them intact. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Billionaires Have Declared All-Out War on Sanders and Warren

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 7, 2019 The 1 percent throws money at the likes of Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden because it understands that the left poses an existential threat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Zuckerberg’s Choice

Randall Enos / Easton, CT Nov 4, 2019 Dig deeper