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The Era of Post-Truth Politics Is the Failure to Adapt to the Digital Age
The question is, if we now live in a post-truth democracy, what does this say about the very idea we live in such a democracy?
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Palestinian Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley Ask PayPal to Level the Playing Field
Living here in Silicon Valley, it is hard to imagine life in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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Surveillance Isn’t Colorblind
Rapidly developing technology exposes communities of color to near-constant surveillance and over-policing.
Did Companies and Countries Buy State Department Access by Donating to Clinton Foundation?
Newly released State Department emails include exchanges between top members of the Clinton Foundation and Clinton's top State Department advisers.
New Subsidy Loophole Will Boost Profits for Unsustainable Corn Biofuel Industry
Corn refinery profits will increase, but this does nothing to combat climate change or promote energy independence.
The Trojan Drone: An Illegal Military Strategy Disguised as Technological Advance
The drones will continue to fly, but the “Trojan Drone's” work is complete.
Is What’s Good for Facebook Not So Good for Democracy?
Why the social media honeymoon may be over for some activists.
Ever Use Someone Else’s Password? Go to Jail, Says the Ninth Circuit
Using someone else's password is a federal criminal offense.
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FBI: Clinton “Extremely Careless” in Handling Classified Info, but No Charges Recommended
The bureau also revealed it was likely that Clinton's personal email server was compromised by foreign hackers.
US Border Control Wants to Monitor Travelers’ Social Media Accounts
US Customs and Border Control proposed a slight change to the usual screening process for visitors applying for a visa at the border.