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Three Algorithms in a Room

1 year ago
A growing number of industries are using software to fix prices. Law enforcers are beginning to fight back.
Luke Goldstein

The Republican Id

1 year ago
Rather than visiting red-state diners, reporters ought to journey to the venerable conservative message board where the talk after the Trump verdict was nihilistic and bloody.
Rick Perlstein

Britain’s Turn to Labour

1 year ago
After the upcoming election, will we see a welcome shift to progressive rebuilding—or more austerity and neoliberalism?
Robert Kuttner

The Wars Grow Longer

1 year ago
Despite Biden’s wishes, Israel says it’s in it at least until year’s end, while Ukraine now faces an unwinnable war of attrition.
Harold Meyerson

Juries Rule

1 year ago
The Donald Trump verdict is a lesson that ordinary people doing their civic duty can break the cycle of elite failure to hold people accountable.
David Dayen