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The Internet Is Widely Accessible in Cuba. Why Is the US Insisting It Isn’t?
The only access Cuba blocks is to right-wing anti-government propaganda coming out of the U.S.
Facebook Ads Should Face the Same Libel Law as Media Outlets
Facebook will not screen political ads for truthfulness. Why does it remain exempt from libel laws?
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower: Facebook Allows Racist, Sexist Political Ads
Cambridge Analytica harvested some 87 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent.
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Reveals Extent of Global Voter Manipulation
New details are emerging about how Cambridge Analytica worked to manipulate voters in more than 60 countries worldwide.
Big Data Firms Helped Sway the 2016 Election. Could It Happen Again in 2020?
Cambridge Analytica came to symbolize the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Social Media Penetrates Every Aspect of Our Online Lives for Profit
We must act to make the commodification of our lives and opinions unprofitable.
Fastest-Growing Washington Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms have seen their revenue double since Trump took office.
Facebook’s Right-Wing Hate Speech Problem Isn’t Going Away
Facebook has rolled out policies that critics say allow public figures to spread hate and lies online.
AOC Grills Facebook’s Zuckerberg on Lies in Political Ads
Zuckerberg says that politicians should be allowed to lie on Facebook.
Elizabeth Warren and Activists Say Big Tech Companies Should Be Broken Up
Facebook and Google are having a negative impact on democracy, author Roger McNamee explains.