Movement moments don’t happen very often. But right now, everything is converging around two Big Tech antitrust bills that have a real shot at passing in the coming days. We’re calling it Antitrust Summer, and now’s the time to get on board. — TL;DR: Two bipartisan antitrust bills cracking down on Big Tech monopolies are poised to pass in a matter of days — but only if we make enough noise to defeat an army of industry lobbyists. We’re calling on all Internet users, small businesses, and organizations to join us for a…

TL;DR: Two smart antitrust bills with a real chance of passing would A) end the app store chokepoint and B) stop tech giants’ worst anti-competitive behavior without messing up online freedom or privacy, or altering the regulatory landscape for startups. …

January 6, 2021 will be remembered as one of the darkest days for democracy in modern US history, and the attack’s anniversary coincides with the kickoff of an election year. Some lawmakers responded to January 6 by attempting to reduce online free speech by modifying Section 230. However, this misguided…

Nearly 20 million people in America use cryptocurrencies, and if you aren’t one of those people yet, you will be soon enough. Cryptocurrency ATMs are popping up in corner stores and gas stations all over the nation. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are investing in cryptocurrency trading platforms and rolling…

Wired just reported that Uber Eats drivers in the UK are being fired because of the company’s faulty facial identification software. Uber requires drivers to submit selfies to confirm their identity, but when the technology fails, and isn’t able to match photos of the drivers with their accounts, drivers get…

Expanding the reach of the white supremacist police state and taking away our rights undermines our democracy. How the US acts in response to crisis sets precedents that we live with well beyond the moment. Fear during a crisis often compels rapid, ill-advised action. …

Verizon’s Skyward subsidiary had sought to test drones with military applications on the Willamette River in North Portland, a proposal that met vigorous disapproval from locals. Last week, the Port of Portland announced it would cancel a pending lease with Verizon for seven acres of riverfront property in one of…

Residents are planning a rally 11/1 to oppose a drone testing facility in one of Portland’s most diverse neighborhoods, citing environmental justice, racial justice, social justice, and quality of life concerns. Verizon’s subsidiary Skyward is seeking a land use permit and a lease to build a drone testing facility on…

Social media influencers just might determine the outcome of the 2020 elections On September 28th, Kylie Jenner posted a bikini pic to her Instagram account with a simple message: “But are you registered to vote? click the link in my bio.. let’s make a plan to vote together.” The link…