Stirring music for a terrible war (performed by finland’s minister of foreign affairs):

The People vs. Corporate America: To begin righting power imbalances, 200+ public interest orgs + The White House want to make sure we fund #antitrust enforcers, let them update old merger guidelines, promote competition + protect us from predatory conduct. washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/…

Democracy or autocracy? Thanks Nahal Toosi for a rich, wide ranging conversation. politi.co/3Qh4xPj

Win playing by the rules, not by changing the rules before play even begins, in ways that tilt the game in your favor.

We can talk and talk and talk about regulating AI. But there's one solution in easy reach that would protect us against its worst harms: data privacy. Let's take it. I make this case more fully here: thehill.com/opinion/congre…

This decision should have been unanimous, if unelected judges should decide issues of personal freedom at all. Still, it’s a relief that for now, emergency medical care is not about politics or location. Congress must act to protect abortion ASAP. nytimes.com/2024/06/27/us/…

The SCT just dealt a huge blow to regular Americans. By reversing a rule invoked 15K times to protect Americans from industry lawsuits, the SCT preferenced corporations, leaving agencies without a key tool to protect essentials like health and climate. nytimes.com/live/2024/06/2…

The Supreme Court majority not only doesn't keep its word, it doesn't care about the public. We've seen this over and over, critically on abortion and on immunity, where a majority of Americans agree: women should make their own health care decisions and no one is above the law.

HUGE: Google violated law to illegally dominate advertising + search markets for years, says a federal judge. Although further reforms are needed before the public interest is ensured, this is one BIG step toward curbing the runaway power of tech giants. nytimes.com/2024/08/05/tec…)

Feminist philanthropy is *essential* to democracy. Read on if you want to know why. I’m proud to be in the company of incredible women who also contributed to this initiative from Ms. Magazine. Take a look. msmagazine.com/feminist-phila…

Congratulations to the 2024 Open Society Foundations Leadership in Government Fellows! We’re excited to tap your deep knowledge of government to tackle glaring inequities in cities and states across the country: opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-…

.@TaylorSwift13 endorsed Kamala Harris after Donald Trump shared fake images showing her supporting *his* campaign. Deepfakes are real – and dangerous. So be smart about what you see & hear. Check things twice. And if you see a deepfake, have the sense to #ShakeItOff!

Rashad Robinson transformed Color of Change into among the largest and most influential racial justice nonprofits in the U.S. Its bold+innovative strategies have enriched and empowered Black communities. Thank you Rashad Robinson! link.medium.com/VvdIWy00jNb