Democrats Embrace the Grift
The decidedly Trumpian nonprofit behind the Iowa app debacle
Technology
What the Spotify Acquisition of The Ringer Says About Online Media
Podcasts practically print money. Text? Not so much
The Uneasy Promise of Life in Silicon Valley
Anna Wiener’s memoir captures the psychic burden of the tech worker.
Beyond the Growth Gospel
In light of the climate crisis, a movement is afoot to redefine prosperity in radically minimalist fashion.
The Silicon Valley Economy Is Here. And It’s a Nightmare.
Low pay, soaring rents, and cities littered with e-scooters. Welcome to the future.
The Death of the Good Internet Was an Inside Job
A decade of squandered potential can be laid at the feet of those you trusted to create a democratic online world.
Life Under the Algorithm
How a relentless speedup is reshaping the working class
How We Misremember the Internet’s Origins
50 years after the first ARPANET message, pop culture still views connectivity as disconnected from the political worldview that produced it.
Picturing the Future
How a shadowy consortium controls the evolution of emoji
No Law Can Ban White Supremacy From the Internet
Gutting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act will cause more problems than it solves.
The U.S. Government Is Utterly Inept at Keeping Your Data Secure
What do your smartphone and the world’s most advanced fighter jet have in common? The Trump administration can’t protect them from hackers.
Breaking Up Amazon Won’t Solve Its Climate Problem
The tech giant changed how Americans buy stuff. It will have to do so again—whether it wants to or not.
The Final Battle in Big Tech’s War to Dominate Your World
Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google are fighting for unbroken control of American life.
Amazon Shoots Its Hostages
The tech giant cancelled its deal with New York City as a warning to communities across the country.
The New Yorker Running for President of Nigeria
Chike Ukaegbu is the youngest presidential candidate in Nigerian history. His campaign is being run by an improbable and eccentric cast.
Google Is Struggling to Remake Itself for the #MeToo Era
New HR policies alone won't reform the company's culture.
Big Tech’s Unholy Alliance With the Pentagon
Why Google and other firms still cling to their military contracts
The Battle for Silicon Valley’s Soul
How rank-and-file workers are changing the politics and culture of Big Tech.
The False Promise of Silicon Valley’s Quest to Save the World
Tech workers are using company mission statements to hold their CEOs accountable.
The Stark Political Divide Between Tech CEOs and Their Employees
Is Silicon Valley growing away from its liberal and libertarian origins?
