These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech
The left must vie for control over the algorithms, data, and infrastructure that shape our lives.
Jan 29, 2021 / Nantina Vgontzas and Meredith Whittaker
Tech Giants Can’t Be Trusted to Police Speech Tech Giants Can’t Be Trusted to Police Speech
The job of regulating incendiary discourse belongs to democratically elected governments, not powerful private interests.
Jan 13, 2021 / Jeet Heer for The Nation
A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival
Taking on technology’s Big Four isn’t for the faint of heart.
Oct 13, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How the Theatrics of Banning TikTok Enables Repression at Home How the Theatrics of Banning TikTok Enables Repression at Home
If US politicians were sincerely concerned about Chinese state violence, they would also be implicating the Silicon Valley companies that profit from the surveillance of Uighurs.
Oct 8, 2020 / Xiaowei Wang
Trump Is Losing the Tech War Against China Trump Is Losing the Tech War Against China
The Trump administration has responded like a petulant child to China’s booming tech presence, from slapping tariffs on Chinese products to banning TikTok.
Aug 19, 2020 / Dilip Hiro
Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Naomi Klein Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Naomi Klein
Join the journalist and social activist in discussion with Nation editorial director/publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel for our weekly virtual series.
May 27, 2020 / The Nation
The Coronavirus Means Curtains for Artists The Coronavirus Means Curtains for Artists
The loss of revenue from live events is only the start of this particular disaster.
May 7, 2020 / William Deresiewicz
How to Reopen Congress Quickly, Safely—and Remotely How to Reopen Congress Quickly, Safely—and Remotely
The people’s branch must start using proxy votes and virtual oversight hearings so they can do their job.
Apr 29, 2020 / John Nichols
10 Ways Trump Could Use His Power for Good, Not Evil 10 Ways Trump Could Use His Power for Good, Not Evil
The president can still use his executive powers to do the right thing.
Apr 20, 2020 / Todd N. Tucker
Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution
Sheila Jasanoff, a professor of science and technology studies, tells The Nation that we’ve modeled the progression of the disease, but not the social consequences.
Apr 6, 2020 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini