Letters: 23andMe and Your Biodata Letters: 23andMe and Your Biodata
A scientist from 23andMe and a historian of science discuss aspects of the genetic-testing corporation's DNA-for-profit model.
Apr 8, 2023
What if the People Owned the Banks? What if the People Owned the Banks?
The case for public banking.
Mar 28, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Democrats Face a Terrible Reckoning on Bank Bailouts Democrats Face a Terrible Reckoning on Bank Bailouts
Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, and a phalanx of senators are way too cozy with finance capital.
Mar 17, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve
There’s a lot of blame to go around for the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank. But the Fed’s myopic attitude towards inflation bears much of the responsibility.
Mar 17, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Obscene Invention of California Capitalism The Obscene Invention of California Capitalism
A conversation with Malcolm Harris about his new history of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, the West Coast's settler ideology, and recent turbulence in the world of tech.
Mar 15, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Emma Hager
Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress
As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.
Apr 5, 2022 / Aída Chávez
A Manifesto for Dignity in a Digital Age A Manifesto for Dignity in a Digital Age
On Ro Khanna’s bold vision.
Feb 7, 2022 / Martha C. Nussbaum
Welcoming Our Robot Overlords Welcoming Our Robot Overlords
Corporations like Amazon have lives of their own—and they control ours.
Jan 6, 2022 / Olúfémi O. Táíwò
The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is an Indictment of US Health Care The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is an Indictment of US Health Care
What might have happened if taxpayers—rather than investors—had directly funded Theranos’s blood-prick research?
Dec 22, 2021 / James Ledbetter
Hey Kid, Wanna Buy a City? Hey Kid, Wanna Buy a City?
Elite economists have been promoting a model of governance resembling nothing so much as a game of Monopoly.
Dec 10, 2021 / Olúfémi O. Táíwò