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May 11, 2020 • 12min
He Helped Build Facebook Messenger. Now He’s Building an Army of Voters
Mobilize was the leading events platform for Democrats before the pandemic. Now its organizing is entirely virtual—and it’s getting creative.
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May 8, 2020 • 8min
Is There a Constitutional Right to Make Robocalls?
Meeting via conference call for the first time ever this week, the Supreme Court considers a case about our phones.
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May 7, 2020 • 8min
The Covid-19 Pandemic Shows the Virtues of Net Neutrality
Network speeds are holding up despite the crush of internet traffic. Freed from rules, broadband providers have cut investment in their systems.
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May 6, 2020 • 10min
In a Tough Month, This Instagram-Friendly Cereal Startup Eats Cake
With the country on lockdown, even digital brands are hurting. But some companies say business is better than ever.
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May 5, 2020 • 6min
A New Chatbot Tries a Little Artificial Empathy
A bot created by Facebook aims to make conversation with people more natural, though it also could enable better fakes.
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May 4, 2020 • 6min
The Cubicle Is Back. Blame (or Thank) the Coronavirus
As businesses reopen, social distancing rules will lead to new partitions between workspaces, reminiscent of the fabric-clad dividers of the 1980s.
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May 1, 2020 • 9min
The US Supreme Court Rules That Laws Can’t Be Paywalled
The ruling over Georgia's official law code sets an important precedent that will help secure the right to publish other legally significant public documents.
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Apr 30, 2020 • 6min
The Pandemic Creates New Challenges for Crisis Counselors
Therapists and hotline workers who work with abuse victims now must take calls from home, increasing their risk for isolation and emotional burnout.
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Apr 29, 2020 • 7min
Georgia's Governor Lets Businesses Reopen. Some Say No Thanks
Concerned about the health of employees and customers, owners of businesses permitted to reopen Friday are staying closed.
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Apr 28, 2020 • 8min
Delivery Companies Hand Out Safety Gear—with Mixed Results
Some gig workers say their supplies were low-quality or arrived damaged, as shortages continue for items like masks and sanitizer.
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