Google and Trump: Wildly Different, but Playing the Same Game

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 Both the company and the president have used their clout to stifle criticism and paid members of Congress to pull their punches. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Google Critic Ousted From Google-Funded Think Tank

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 31, 2017 The development, in the words of one prominent observer, shows that the tech giant has become "too big for its britches." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the Internet Has Transformed Capitalism (Audio and Transcript)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 11, 2017 In the podcast “Scheer Intelligence,” host and Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer talks tech with Jonathan Taplin (pictured). [Transcript added] Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

How Media Monopolies Are Undermining Democracy and Threatening Net Neutrality

BLANK Jun 9, 2017 On “Scheer Intelligence,” Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer interviews former FCC associate general counsel Mark Lloyd. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Thanks to Trump’s FCC, One Broadcast Group May Control 72 Percent of Local Television

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2017 Craig Aaron, president and CEO of the nonprofit organization Free Press, explains why the Sinclair Broadcast Group's expanding monopoly is a cause for concern. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fighting for Privacy as Tech Monopolies Undermine Democracy

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2017 Author Jonathan Taplin discusses what Americans can do. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Europe Mounts Historic Challenge to Google’s Domination of Tech Services

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 31, 2016 Charges from the European Commission could cost the company up to 10 percent of its annual revenue and show American firms that “there’s a bazooka in Europe that can be shot at companies” that seek to obtain dominant market positions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Three Massive Mergers—Millions for One Bank and a Disaster for Food, Water and Climate

Wenonah Hauter / YES! Magazine Oct 24, 2016 In addition to advising on all three mega-mergers, Credit Suisse is playing a big role behind the scenes of the Dakota Access pipeline.In addition to advising on all three megamergers, Credit Suisse is playing a big role behind the scenes of the Dakota Access pipeline. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

EU vs. Google: Who Will Prevail?

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 16, 2015 The European Union's top antitrust watchdog is setting her sights on Google, taking the tech giant to task for allegedly elbowing out competitors' listings in online shopping searches. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

German Official Eyes a Breakup of Google

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 29, 2014 Germany's justice minister proposed that Google be dismantled in the event the Internet giant abuses its dominance of the Web. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Most People Want to Ditch Cable TV, but Feel They Can’t

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 7, 2014 A survey of cable subscribers shows that a slim majority would like to cut the cord, and things are certainly trending that way, but most feel that just isn't an option. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Comcast-Time Warner Merger Threatens Democracy

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Feb 20, 2014 Given the financial and political power of Comcast, and the Obama administration's miserable record of protecting the public interest, the time to speak out and organize is now. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )