The California Senate Appropriations committee failed to pass Sen. Susan Eggman’s (Stockton) Right to Repair bill, SB 983, Thursday, which would have significantly expanded Californians’ … California Right to Repair bill dies in Senate CommitteeRead more
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No fines against Amazon for warehouse collapse
On Tuesday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that Amazon would not be held liable for the deaths of six employees in the … No fines against Amazon for warehouse collapseRead more
ALEC and the U.S.’s Second-Rate Telecom System
Do you have a “5G” service? It’s ceaselessly promoted as the mobile phone standard. Over the last two decade, the mobile phone market has been … ALEC and the U.S.’s Second-Rate Telecom SystemRead more
Why Does the Government Want Birth and Death Certificates for Property Registration?
India is rapidly digitising. There are good things and bad, speed-bumps on the way and caveats to be mindful of. The weekly column Terminal focuses … Why Does the Government Want Birth and Death Certificates for Property Registration?Read more
End Dispute System ‘Weaponized’ by Corporations
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Lloyd Doggett on Wednesday led nearly three dozen progressive members of Congress in demanding an end to the Investor-State … End Dispute System ‘Weaponized’ by CorporationsRead more
The European Union’s Digital Trade Rules
This report shows how Big Tech companies are working to constrain the ability of EU democratic bodies to regulate their activities in the public interest … The European Union’s Digital Trade RulesRead more