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The Other Sherman’s March

Richard R. John / History News Network Oct 25, 2024 How the younger brother of the famous general set out to stop indolent monopolies from using tariff protection to destroy competition. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Technology

Federal Court Rules Google a Monopoly

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 6, 2024 The tech giant is expected to appeal, but the case has huge implications for the industry as a whole. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Technology

AI Is Straining the Electrical Grid

Ayse Coskun / The Conversation Jul 11, 2024 Artificial intelligence queries require about 10 times the amount of power as a typical Google search, leading to a spike in energy consumption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Password Woes

Guy Parsons Dec 26, 2023 Dig deeper

Technology

Is the Much-Feared ‘Dystopian AI Future’ Already Here?

Beatrice Dias / FAIR Nov 24, 2023 Media narratives on the existential threat of AI look to industry leaders for advice, instead of examining the underlying systemic issues. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Big Tech Behind Israel’s Digital Apartheid

Michael Kwet / Truthdig Oct 26, 2023 As they once did in South Africa, U.S. tech companies maintain a system of surveillance and control in Gaza and the West Bank. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

The Man Most Responsible for the Monopolization of America

Robert Reich / Substack Sep 12, 2023 As the United States moves against Google, antitrust law is still under the influence of Robert Bork. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Technology

What’s Next for Big Tech

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 9, 2023 The Supreme Court could limit internet providers’ prized protections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Mexico Sues Google Over Collection of Children’s Data

SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN / The Associated Press Feb 20, 2020 State official says information being mined at schools includes locations, websites visited, videos watched, passwords and contact lists. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Members of the Culinary Workers Union cast their early ballots in Las Vegas, Nevada, this week.

Election Officials Are Already Raising Flags About Nevada’s Results

Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Feb 20, 2020 Thousands have been forced to wait hours to cast their early ballots, and observers fear the final vote totals may be inaccurate. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., addresses the NAACP in Des Moine, IA.

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 )