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Who Was That Masked Man?

3 years 2 months ago
Today on TAP: It makes good sense to retain the mask mandate, but keeping it is difficult politics.
Robert Kuttner

Former President Obama Is Reasonably Concerned About Disinformation, But Still Doesn’t Have Much In The Way Of Solutions

3 years 2 months ago
On Thursday, former President Barack Obama gave a speech at Stanford University talking about “Challenges to Democracy in the Digital Information Realm.” It’s worth watching, even if I have some issues with it. My very short summary is that he’s much more willing than most of the pundit class to grapple with the nuances and […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The 2022 Complete Raspberry Pi And Arduino Developer Bundle

3 years 2 months ago
The 2022 Complete Raspberry Pi and Arduino Developer Bundle has 9 courses to teach you everything you need to know to start creating your own projects. Courses cover Linux, C++, Python 3, ROS, and more. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and hands-on projects. The bundle is on sale for $40. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store […]
Gretchen Heckmann

What Happened to the Hammer and Sickle Art Piece on Cherokee Street?

3 years 2 months ago
"Art installation missing," read the subject line of a tip the RFT received this week. "The hammer and sickle sculpture is missing from 2732 Cherokee Street," continued the email, concluding: "Solve this mystery lol." Spoiler alert, we didn't, but we were intrigued.
Ben Westhoff

Working Out Equity in City Parks

3 years 2 months ago
A fitness gear seizure in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park shows that city officials have miles to go to create and support welcoming spaces for all residents.
Gabrielle Gurley