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…

Students and leading national organizations are calling for a ban on a controversial technology that the Dean of Students said was used to identify peaceful student protesters. On the heels of the University of Miami’s conflicting answers as to whether they used facial recognition on students protesting for better COVID-19…

Students at University of Miami are outraged after learning that university police used recognition technology to target and intimidate students protesting the administration’s insufficient COVID-19 safety precautions. Last month, the Dean of Students called a group of students into his office to reprimand them for protesting in an “unapproved” manner…