What has felt like an inevitability after decades of novels about the surveillance state is now, essentially, a reality: Facial recognition technology is here.
Trump’s Kowtowing to Putin Nauseates Social
Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Donald Trump might seem like a match made in geopolitical heaven (or at least, made in intelligence agency dossiers).
Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Donald Trump might seem like a match made in geopolitical heaven (or at least, made in intelligence agency dossiers).
Peter Strzok Stands Tough, GOP Falls Down
For almost 10 hours last Thursday, FBI agent Peter Strzok was grilled by congressional Republicans about anti-Trump text messages he penned before and after the 2016 election.
For almost 10 hours last Thursday, FBI agent Peter Strzok was grilled by congressional Republicans about anti-Trump text messages he penned before and after the 2016 election.
Monsanto’s Roundup Pesticide is Toxic to Social
Monsanto has long touted flagship product Roundup as the one thing standing between farmers and ruined crops, but according to a lawsuit that moved forward last week in San Francisco, good harvests are not the only thing Roundup helps produce.
Monsanto has long touted flagship product Roundup as the one thing standing between farmers and ruined crops, but according to a lawsuit that moved forward last week in San Francisco, good harvests are not the only thing Roundup helps produce.
Trump Tries to Teach China on Tariffs, Gets Schooled
President Donald Trump told Americans he would teach China and other American trade partners a lesson when he launched tariffs for what he characterized as unfair trade practices.
President Donald Trump told Americans he would teach China and other American trade partners a lesson when he launched tariffs for what he characterized as unfair trade practices.
Scorn as Scarlett Johansson Refuses to ‘Role’ Over
Scarlett Johansson is one of the biggest names in Hollywood, able to nab essentially any acting role she desires.
Scarlett Johansson is one of the biggest names in Hollywood, able to nab essentially any acting role she desires.
A Flap Over Breastfeeding Really Doesn’t Rile Social
The Trump Administration’s innate propensity to run counter to any consensus opinion was apparently in play when U.S. officials pushed back against a World Health Organization resolution supporting … breastfeeding.
The Trump Administration’s innate propensity to run counter to any consensus opinion was apparently in play when U.S. officials pushed back against a World Health Organization resolution supporting … breastfeeding.
‘American Idiot’—Now Soundtrack for Trump’s UK Visit
A Republican sits in the White House, and that can only mean one thing: Mainstream music has rediscovered its love of punk rock.
A Republican sits in the White House, and that can only mean one thing: Mainstream music has rediscovered its love of punk rock.
Brexit Isn’t the Only Drag on Theresa May’s Popularity
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is having a brutal week, but her lack of popularity with the cyber crowd stretches back far longer than that.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is having a brutal week, but her lack of popularity with the cyber crowd stretches back far longer than that.
Twitter Just About Deadlocked Over Judge Kavanaugh
Donald Trump confirmed the fears of many progressives on Monday when just two weeks after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he would retire, the President tapped Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace him.
Donald Trump confirmed the fears of many progressives on Monday when just two weeks after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he would retire, the President tapped Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace him.
Did Russians Help Fund Trump Inauguration?
Donald Trump's presidency has been under scrutiny from the very start, literally.
Donald Trump’s presidency has been under scrutiny from the very start, literally.
The Puppeteer of Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Splits Social
On Monday night in a primetime show, President Trump announced his second Supreme Court nominee, Washington legal Establishment insider Brett Kavanaugh.
On Monday night in a primetime show, President Trump announced his second Supreme Court nominee, Washington legal Establishment insider Brett Kavanaugh.
Yes, Yes, Nanette! Hannah Gadsby’s Comedic Triumph
On June 19, Netflix released Nanette, a one-hour standup by Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby.
On June 19, Netflix released Nanette, a one-hour standup by Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby.
Dershowitz Isn’t Only Shunned on Martha’s Vineyard
Celebrity lawyer Alan Dershowitz has played defense for clients such as Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, and O.J. Simpson, but his toughest case yet may be the one social media critics are making against him.
Celebrity lawyer Alan Dershowitz has played defense for clients such as Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, and O.J. Simpson, but his toughest case yet may be the one social media critics are making against him.
A Backlash Against Race-Based College Admissions
Under the Obama Administration, policies were put in place to encourage colleges to consider race during the admissions process as a way of increasing diversity.
Under the Obama Administration, policies were put in place to encourage colleges to consider race during the admissions process as a way of increasing diversity.
Twitter Tepid — but Not Cool — to Possible SCOTUS Pick
Democrats must no doubt feel cheated when it comes to Supreme Court nominations.
Democrats must no doubt feel cheated when it comes to Supreme Court nominations.