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Publishing Giants Are Fighting Libraries on E-Books

The Association of American Publishers filed suit to block a new Maryland law that aims to increase public libraries' access to e-books, with support from a powerful copyright lobbying group.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Has a New Corporate Megadonor

By Donald Shaw Tech Primary category in which blog post is published

Schrier Buys Up to $1.5 Million in Apple Stock

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Senators Own up to $25 Million in Big Tech Stocks

By David Moore Tech Primary category in which blog post is published

Members of Congress Own Millions in Facebook Stock While Weighing New Tech Laws

By David Moore Tech Primary category in which blog post is published

While Inquiring on Facebook’s Bottom Line, Hickenlooper is Invested in the Company

By Donald Shaw Quick Hits Primary category in which blog post is published

Blue Dog-Affiliated Website Blurs Line Between Newsroom and Political Advertiser

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Gates Foundation Was Major Donor to Pro-Biden ‘Dark Money’ Network

The parent organization of a Democratic "dark money" behemoth received nearly $70 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2020 as it financed super PACs boosting Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

Brick House Cooperative Primary category in which blog post is published

Paul Pelosi Invests in Alphabet as Congress Weighs Breaking Up Big Tech

So far this year, Paul Pelosi has purchased stock in companies including Tesla, Walt Disney, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon.

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Big Tech-Funded Groups Lobby Against Antitrust Bills

Last week, the House Judiciary Committee approved a sweeping package of antitrust bills, one overcoming opposition from Democrats hailing from tech industry-heavy California.

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Senate Republicans Propose Cuts to Rural Broadband Plan

Three lead negotiators of the Senate GOP's counter-proposal to Biden's infrastructure plan represent states ranked in the bottom 10 for broadband access.

Tech Primary category in which blog post is published

Biden’s Likely Ambassador to China Is Entangled In Tech and Defense

Nicholas Burns’s senior position with the Cohen Group consultancy blurs public service and private-sector work.

Health Primary category in which blog post is published

Biden Going Along With Trump’s Gutting of Key Drug Price Controls

A last-minute Trump regulation would eliminate a key government authority that could be used against COVID vaccine price hikes.

A nurse fills up a syringe with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination site at a senior center on March 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
Labor Primary category in which blog post is published

Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives

Warner is one of just three Democrats who is not co-sponsoring the PRO Act.

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) speaks at a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Capitol Hill on April 14, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Tech Primary category in which blog post is published

Stripe and Donorbox Face Calls to Cut Off Jan. 6 Rally Organizers

Both companies have terms of service that prohibit organizations that encourage violence.

Hate Primary category in which blog post is published

Tech Companies Run Anti-Immigrant Hate Group Ads Amid Border Hype

Twitter, Facebook, and Google have ad policies against hate, but they are allowing designated hate group FAIR's new round of advertising to stand.