The FTC Should Look Closely at Big Tech and AutomobilesIn November, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement reactivating its authority under Section 5 of the Federal Trade…Mar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023
Why we’re dropping everything to go all in on antitrustMovement moments don’t happen very often. But right now, everything is converging around two Big Tech antitrust bills that have a real…Jun 8, 2022Jun 8, 2022
It’s Antitrust Day and the stakes are incredibly highTL;DR: Two smart antitrust bills with a real chance of passing would A) end the app store chokepoint and B) stop tech giants’ worst…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
To protect democracy, lawmakers must pass a federal data privacy lawJanuary 6, 2021 will be remembered as one of the darkest days for democracy in modern US history, and the attack’s anniversary coincides…Jan 5, 20221Jan 5, 20221
What’s in your wallet? Government surveillance.The US Treasury wants the ability to track cryptocurrency transactions, no warrant necessary.Mar 16, 20211Mar 16, 20211
Why We Absolutely Must Ban Private Use of Facial RecognitionWired just reported that Uber Eats drivers in the UK are being fired because of the company’s faulty facial identification software. Uber…Mar 10, 20211Mar 10, 20211
You Can’t Stop Fascism by Limiting Basic Rights: Our StanceExpanding the reach of the white supremacist police state and taking away our rights undermines our democracy.Jan 13, 20211Jan 13, 20211
North Portland Drone Testing Facility Cancelled, Neighbors & River Advocates Focus on Next StepsVerizon’s Skyward subsidiary had sought to test drones with military applications on the Willamette River in North Portland, a proposal…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Verizon seeks to build Portland drone testing facility for technology that could be used by the…Residents are planning a rally 11/1 to oppose a drone testing facility in one of Portland’s most diverse neighborhoods, citing…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
We have a plan to dramatically increase voter turnout and save democracy … but we have to act fastSocial media influencers just might determine the outcome of the 2020 electionsOct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020