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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The MAGA Media Takeover

we have seen a tech titan gut a once-great newspaper in an apparent act of capitulation to the commander in chief, government accounts gleefully spreading hateful memes on X (the far-right platform owned by a billionaire tech oligarch), a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against The New York Times (and quickly dismissed by the judge as "superfluous"), and, of course, the assault on free speech carried out by Trump's Federal Communications Commission chairman.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

MAGA's rules for thee

MAGA activists, backed by the Trump administration, targeted online comments about Kirk's killing, prompting firings and pressuring media actions like Kimmel's suspension.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

COVID vaccine locations vanish from Google Maps due to alleged "technical issue"

Google Maps temporarily removed COVID vaccine location information due to a technical issue, and Google says it is working to fix the problem.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Tesla can't just hit undo on Elon's D.C. adventure

Elon Musk's history of overpromising on projects and his recent departure from government roles signals uncertainty for Tesla's future.
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Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

The Complicated History of Government Influence Over Universities

The executive order aims to reshape historical narratives in American education, raising concerns over academic freedom and government influence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Press freedom and pluralism face existential battle' across EU, report finds

Media pluralism in the EU is threatened by high ownership concentration and government interference, jeopardizing press freedom.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Harvard's Resistance to Trump Is a Start. Universities Must Go Farther.

Harvard's refusal to let the government dictate academic freedom signals a crucial stand against political interference in higher education.
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