• We Are on Our Own

    By Marc Elias Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head. So, this week I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. I realize this raises as many questions as…

  • The Resistance We Need From Senate Democrats Under Trump 2.0

    By Keith Thirion During his first term, President Donald Trump appointed 234 lifetime judges to the federal bench. These judges and justices, many of whom received broad support from Senate Democrats in their confirmations, have already done untold harm to our civil rights and rule of law that will last for generations — at least. We…

  • Courts Are the Last Guardrail

    By Marc Elias It’s done. With little fanfare Congress has counted the votes from the Electoral College and certified Donald Trump the next president of the United States. Though his tenure won’t formally begin until noon on Jan. 20, he has already begun acting as the de facto president. This follows Republicans taking control of both…

  • Bringing Norms to a Trump Fight

    By Marc Elias January 16, 2025 You hear the complaint all the time: When fighting Trump, our side too often brings a knife to a gun fight. Usually, I bristle at the criticism. I know that in my own work, my team and I fight hard in court to protect voting rights. I take a perverse…

  • Applied Digital (APLD) vs. Competitors

     Best Growth Stocks   November 19, 2024 OverviewApplied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) is a next-generation AI-focused data center operator that specializes in ultra-high-density, high-performance computing (HPC) centers. These centers are specifically designed for AI applications and blockchain operations, leveraging liquid-cooled GPUs and emphasizing energy efficiency. In contrast, industry giants like Equinix (EQIX) and Digital Realty Trust (DLR)…

  • TikTok refugee

    I don’t know how many of y’all are watching the migration of American TikTokers to RedNote, but it’s the most fascinating thing I’ve EVER SEEN HAPPEN ONLINE. 🧵 About 48hrs ago American TikTokers, incensed by the upcoming ban, and the gloating of Zuck/Musk about people returning to their platforms, decided that they were Americans and…

  • Big tech is picking apart European democracy, but there is a solution: switch off its algorithms

    Johnny Ryan The latest actions of Musk and Zuckerberg are a sign of things to come, but the EU already has the power to give people back control Elon Musk’s latest attempts at direct political interference illustrate the grave danger that Europe is facing. He has suggested overthrowing the UK government, asking if “America should liberate the…

  • What is Agentic AI? Why It Matters for Generative AI in 2025

    As we step into 2025, the field of artificial intelligence continues to redefine the boundaries of technology, sparking awe and curiosity in equal measure. Among the latest advancements, Agentic AI stands out as a groundbreaking concept that promises to revolutionize how we interact with intelligent systems. But what is Agentic AI, and why is it so important…

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