Facebook Lobbyists Have Close Ties to Democratic Leaders
Several Facebook lobbyists have worked for top Democrats like Pelosi and Schumer, while none have worked for members of the Republican leadership.
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Kyrsten Sinema, the Only Anti-Net Neutrality Dem, Linked to Super PAC Run by a Comcast Lobbyist
The super PAC has made independent political expenditures to support Sinema's elections, and Sinema has directed donations to it through a PAC she used to chair.
Who’s Behind Dems’ New $75 Million Ad Campaign?
The campaign is run by Acronym, a dark money group, but here are some clues as to who’s funding it.
Reps Who Will Question Zuckerberg Own Stock In Facebook
Four Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee are personally invested in Facebook as CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before them on Wednesday.
Google Is Profiting From Notorious Hate Group's Ads
The tech giant appears to only be enforcing part of its hate speech ad policy when it comes to anti-immigrant hate group FAIR.
Twitter Declines to Explain Taking $1 Million From Anti-Immigrant Hate Group FAIR
The Federation for American Immigration Reform, the nation’s most powerful anti-immigrant hate group, appears to violate the company’s ad policies.
Out With ALEC, In With Corporations Writing Their Own Laws
As the corporate bill mill wanes in influence, large businesses are taking matters into their own hands.
Facebook Is Making Millions by Promoting Hate Groups’ Content
Despite a company policy banning hate speech, the social media giant has taken in nearly $1.6 million from hate groups since mid-2018.
With A Conference In Colorado, Big Tech Woos Its Regulators
A think tank funded by Silicon Valley hosted key decision-makers for the industry’s future.
Op-Ed: After Slapping Facebook on the Wrist, Will Kohm Go Through the Revolving Door?
Over 75 percent of top officials at the Commission over the last two decades have either come from corporate interests confronting FTC issues, mainly in the tech industry, or left to take such corporate jobs.