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AI’s Natural Gas Addiction Could Be Deadly for Communities
Tech companies should be bringing their own renewable energy to power data centers, not burning fossil fuels or driving up costs for consumers.
Big Tech Is Building a New Feudalism
Maybe we should question this AI “future” before surrendering to it.
Stop Letting Credit Card Companies Squeeze Small Businesses
Lobby groups are spending big to stop bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the exorbitant “swipe fees” charged by the credit card industry.
When Disabled People Are Priced Out, We Lose More Than a Home
Disabled people like me rely on our neighbors to make day-to-day life possible. The high cost of housing threatens these relationships.
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Big Tech Is Building a New Feudalism
Maybe we should question this AI “future” before surrendering to it.
Stop Letting Credit Card Companies Squeeze Small Businesses
Lobby groups are spending big to stop bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the exorbitant “swipe fees” charged by the credit card industry.
AI’s Natural Gas Addiction Could Be Deadly for Communities
Tech companies should be bringing their own renewable energy to power data centers, not burning fossil fuels or driving up costs for consumers.
The Fight Against Flock Cameras Is Just the Beginning
As more communities wake up to the danger of mass surveillance, the solution isn’t trading one brand of camera for another. It’s regulating the whole industry.
When Disabled People Are Priced Out, We Lose More Than a Home
Disabled people like me rely on our neighbors to make day-to-day life possible. The high cost of housing threatens these relationships.
Workers’ Rights Are Plummeting Under Trump — and the World Is Taking Notice
The U.S. now appears on a watchlist alongside countries like Zimbabwe and the Philippines.
How States Can Protect Residents from Harmful Pesticides
The Supreme Court may have sided with Monsanto, but states can still take action against harmful pesticide manufacturers.
Elon Musk’s Fortune Comes From Not Paying Taxes
Trillionaires are creatures of the tax code. If they paid taxes like working people, we wouldn’t have any.
States Can Make Big Tech Pay Their Fair Share
To offset federal cuts, Illinois will now tax corporations using our personal data for advertising. Other states should follow.
Don’t Want Explosive Diarrhea? Shop Local — and Regulate Big Food
Will the federal government have the guts to do what it takes to protect the American people’s guts?
