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Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

A Major Taboo Was Broken at the DNC Last Weekend

The DNC is implementing reforms for financial transparency, accountability, and internal democracy, with significant steps taken during the recent meeting in New Orleans.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
8 hours ago

Ethics Commission Fines Homelessness Influencer Over State Violations - Portland Mercury

Kevin Dahlgren violated state ethics law while working in homeless services, resulting in a $3,000 penalty for personal gain from client purchases.
#ai-regulation
fromWIRED
22 hours ago
US politics

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
US politics
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing

California's billionaire tax fight exemplifies the growing influence of wealthy individuals in politics since the 2010 Citizens United decision.
Psychology
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
11 hours ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
14 hours ago

Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid

Protesters demand an end to U.S. weapons sales to Israel amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Social justice
fromTheregister
22 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

EU must take bold tobacco control stand amid industry's latest influence campaign

The EESC warns against 'excessive increases' on the grounds that they could fuel illicit trade, thereby recycling one of the tobacco industry's oldest false narratives arguments against stronger regulation.
Europe politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

Individuals are illegally paying for forged signatures on petitions related to the Billionaire Tax initiative in California.
#meta
fromABA Journal
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Law
fromgizmodo.com
5 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
4 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
5 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
5 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
4 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromABC News
5 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
5 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Media industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Ro Khanna Says I am Game' to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Offer to Join Forces on New Movement

Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene propose a coalition to address political disillusionment and advocate for the working class.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Public health
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The House ethics committee is investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell for allegations of sexual misconduct following his withdrawal from the California governor's race.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The House ethics committee is investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell for allegations of sexual misconduct following his withdrawal from the California governor's race.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
Marketing tech
fromAol
2 days ago

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

The FTC is negotiating a settlement with major ad companies over potential antitrust violations related to coordinated boycotts against media platforms.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
4 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
5 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender residents in Wyoming can no longer update their driver's license gender marker due to new requirements for an amended birth certificate.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
fromMission Local
20 hours ago

Two S.F. billionaires spent $1.5M against Daniel Lurie. Now they're spending millions for him.

Larsen is giving to aid the city's recovery, 'not just from the pandemic, from the last 20 years, where the city has become anti-business, bureaucratic and we weren't paying enough attention to public safety.'
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
Marketing tech
fromAcast
5 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
SF politics
fromMission Local
12 hours ago

MAGA WhatsApp co-founder gives $250K to pro-Lurie PAC

Jan Koum donated $250,000 to a PAC supporting San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, contributing to a significant financial backing for the mayor's electoral priorities.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The People Braying for Democrats to "Do Something" to Stop Trump's War Have All of This Completely Backward

Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran, prompting outrage from liberals over his threatening rhetoric and perceived inaction from Democratic leaders.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Advertising watchdog rules in favor of Verizon promotion

Verizon's advertising adequately disclosed a future price increase for its wireless service, according to the NAD ruling.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.
Law
fromMy Shingle
1 week ago

813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
SF politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
SF politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Lobbyist accused of trying to extort client after securing Trump pardon | amNewYork

Conservative attorney Josh Nass is charged with hiring an enforcer to extort $500,000 from a client he helped get pardoned by President Trump, threatening physical violence if payment was refused.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

From 'Hold Me In Contempt' To 'Elect Me To Congress' - Above the Law

Former Justice Department attorney Julie Le, who criticized the immigration system's workload demands, is now running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District as a Democrat challenging Ilhan Omar.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Lobbyists' trade body calls for urgent reform after Jim Murphy 'errors'

Arden Strategies offered paid access to ministers and senior advisers, prompting calls for urgent reform and an apology for "clumsy language".
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Documents Expose Ties Between Trump Officials and Industries They Help Regulate

Stephen Feinberg, now Deputy Secretary of Defense, maintains financial ties to Cerberus Capital Management, which owns companies awarded billions in Pentagon missile defense contracts he oversees.
US politics
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Searchable database of unregulated political contributions

527 organizations accept large, unrestricted contributions and collectively spent over $1 billion in 2022.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Is There a Remedy for Presidential Profiteering?

Trump and his family leveraged the presidency for large profit, including a secret Emirati payment and an A.I. chip sale, raising emolument and secrecy concerns.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Once a Niche Topic in Federal Lobbying, AI Is Now a Major Area of Focus

Defense contractors and AI startups are dramatically escalating lobbying efforts around artificial intelligence, with AI-related lobbying clients increasing 423% and reports rising 505% from 2020 to 2025.
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Senate GOP aims to reveal companies funding lawsuits

Senate Republicans introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act to require disclosure by third-party litigation funders and bar them from influencing settlements or accessing protected evidence.
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