To Fix A Broken Press, Warren’s Plans For Big Tech Will Need To Do Much More
Saving a broken press from monopolies run amok is going to take more than just generalities.
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Echoing Defense Industry Donors, Democrats Call for a Surveillance Wall
Democratic appropriators are promoting an increase in spending on border surveillance technologies to solve the impasse over Homeland Security funding. Their donors from the defense industry have been lobbying for these funds for years.
Here Are the Industry Reps Pushing Corporate Interests in Space
The panel created to advise the President on space policy is packed with individuals tied to the defense industry.
Facebook Took Money From White Nationalist Candidate to Promote Neo-Nazi Podcast
A white nationalist candidate for U.S. House paid for a number of Facebook ads, including one promoting the podcast of a prominent neo-Nazi.
Comcast’s Favorite Congressman Doesn’t Need the Money
Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon is in a safely Republican district. But as a staunch opponent of net neutrality who chairs the committee overseeing the FCC, his campaign has continued to be rewarded with telecom cash.
Republicans Are Outspending Democrats on Google Ads, Analysis Shows
In a Sludge exclusive, Data for Progress’ new report shows a big advantage for advertisers backing Republicans.
Under Threat of Regulations, Facebook Increases Lobbying in State Legislatures
Social media giant Facebook increased its state-level lobbying expenditures by 31 percent following the 2016 election.
After Years of Obstruction, Congress Passes Electronic Filing Requirement for Senate Candidates
Despite opposition from McConnell, legislation ending the use of paper forms for campaign finance reporting is close to becoming law.
FEC Opens Door for Corporations to Give In-Kind Campaign Donations
An advisory opinion allowing Microsoft to give campaigns free software could set a precedent allowing companies to give in-kind donations, despite the ban on corporate political contributions.
DNA Testing Companies Increase Lobbying as Privacy Concerns Mount
The increase in lobbying comes months after the arrest of the suspected Golden State Killer by using familial DNA data from a genealogy research site.