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Fixing Facebook and Defending Democracy
Facebook took money from Russian sources to help Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton.
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No, Silicon Valley Billionaires Are Not Racial Justice Warriors
The relationship between the technology industry and racism has suddenly come under a rare level of scrutiny.
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Twenty-Three Years of Resisting Police Brutality: The Life and Death of Korryn Gaines
Korryn Gaines became more politicized after Freddie Gray was killed, says her mother.
The Internet vs. the FCC: Activists, Web Companies Launch Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality
Will Wednesday's massive online protest stop the gutting of net neutrality rules by Trump appointee Ajit Pai?
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Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men but Not Black Children From Hate Speech
Documents shed light on the censorship policies that differentiate between hate speech and legitimate political expression.
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Right-Wing Calls for Muslim “Internment Camps” Intensify in the US, UK and Germany
Encouraged by Trump's Muslim ban, Holocaust deniers in Germany are calling for a “Warsaw Ghetto” plan for refugees.
Silicon Valley Can’t Fight All Our Political Battles for Us
The tech industry assuming such a role shouldn't really be surprising.
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Neo-Nazi Soldiers in Germany Plot “False Flag” Terrorist Attack to Implicate Refugees
On May 9, a second neo-Nazi soldier was arrested in Germany for plotting to assassinate high-ranking German politicians.
Fewer Lobbyists, More Money: What’s Going On?
Although the number of lobbyists has declined, the amount companies spent on lobbying was the largest since 2012.
The Hidden Health Gap That Crushes Communities of Color
Millions of Americans of color are secretly, and disproportionately, suffering the effects of a difficult disease.