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Tech companies' fear of Trump

vendredi 18 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Fear of Trump is leading some tech companies to consider collecting less data about people.

I hope it persuades some, but I don't think it will persuade them all.

Battleground states in this election

vendredi 18 novembre 2016 à 01:00

The battleground states in this election were also states with a high rate of foreclosure of housing.

Actions against false news distribution

vendredi 18 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Facebook and Google have taken steps against being used to distribute false news.

However, Facebook has other harmful effects, and is actions against fake news (even if effective against that problem) may make the others worse.

Most Britons getting poorer

vendredi 18 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Margaret Thatcher's lasting legacy is that most Britons are getting poorer and social mobility is reduced.

As in other countries, the victims often support right-wing candidates that scapegoat marginal groups instead of pulling back against the elites that are responsible.

Israel legalizing robbery of land

vendredi 18 novembre 2016 à 01:00

Israel is using Trump as cover to legalize robbery of land from Palestinians, and even annexation of additional parts of the West Bank.