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CA Voters To Weigh In On “Citizens United”
Californians will vote this fall on a non-binding advisory ballot measure that asks whether the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its “Citizens United” campaign finance ruling. Even though the vote is non-binding, … Continue reading CA Voters To Weigh In On “Citizens United”
Isn’t the Primary Over? Why Bernie Sanders Won’t Quit
Publicly, Mr. Sanders’s position is that he can still win the nomination if he persuades unpledged superdelegates — elected officials, party habitués and various others granted delegate status by virtue of their … Continue reading Isn’t the Primary Over? Why Bernie Sanders Won’t Quit
What Happens If Hillary Clinton Is Indicted? Bernie Sanders Might Not Benefit
… you might think that there’s nothing that could derail [Hillary’s] campaign. But there is. It may be a long shot, but it’s definitely something Sanders supporters have been praying for as a … Continue reading What Happens If Hillary Clinton Is Indicted? Bernie Sanders Might Not Benefit
The AP calls the nomination for Hillary The night before California votes
“BREAKING: @AP finds Clinton reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination for president” Calling the nomination the night before California voters vote for either Hillary or Bernie as … Continue reading The AP calls the nomination for Hillary The night before California votes
Norway Moves Towards Banning Gas-Burning Cars By 2025 – Fortune
Norway’s Dagens Næringsliv newspaper reports that four of the country’s major parties have reached agreement on a proposal to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered cars starting in 2025. The … Continue reading Norway Moves Towards Banning Gas-Burning Cars By 2025 – Fortune
John Oliver Buys $15M In Medical Debt, Then Forgives It
The asking price was less than $60,000 for $14,922,261.76 in this zombie debt — or around $.004 for every dollar of debt owed. Purchasing the debt would give … Continue reading John Oliver Buys $15M In Medical Debt, Then Forgives It
The FBI Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny Wiretapping Your Amazon Echo
Back in March, I filed a Freedom of Information request with the FBI asking if the agency had ever wiretapped an Amazon Echo. This week I got a response: “We can neither … Continue reading The FBI Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny Wiretapping Your Amazon Echo
How to win that political argument on Facebook
Influencing others is easier than you think. The Washington Post reported on a study done by Ohio State University doctoral student Andrew Luttrell and his team of researchers published in the Journal of Experimental … Continue reading How to win that political argument on Facebook
Shell’s Second Spill In Two Weeks: Why Are We Silent?
Our environment is dying, and all we’re talking about is Donald Trump?! Dude?! What is going on? Shell is spilling gas everywhere and posing a serious threat to marine life and no one … Continue reading Shell’s Second Spill In Two Weeks: Why Are We Silent?
Have I been pwned? Check if your email has been compromised in a data breach
Have I been pwned? allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your email addresses has been compromised. Great resource to see if your email address show up in … Continue reading Have I been pwned? Check if your email has been compromised in a data breach
Why a Brooklyn Judge Refused to Send a Drug Courier to Prison
A cutting-edge opinion cited the long-term consequences that convicted felons face after they’ve completed their sentences. It’s crazy how this country doesn’t support or help you after you’ve been through some trouble. … Continue reading Why a Brooklyn Judge Refused to Send a Drug Courier to Prison
Security researchers stop disclosing vulnerabilities after FBI raid on fellow researcher
What happens when the FBI raids a security researcher? Security researchers stop helping companies fix flaws in their systems. This chilling effect on security researchers was one consequential response over the past … Continue reading Security researchers stop disclosing vulnerabilities after FBI raid on fellow researcher
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