US politics
Here’s Why Net Neutrality is Essential in Trump's America
This is more important than Netflix buffering or online gaming latency issues.
Republicans Are About to Nuke the FCC’s Broadband Privacy Rules
It’s part of a broad GOP effort to roll back regulations across the US economy.
People Are Binging ‘The West Wing’ to Cope with the Trump Presidency
The entire run of 'The West Wing' is available on Netflix, with Google Trends data suggesting people are in the mood to binge Aaron Sorkin's classic series.
NOAA Is Worried Its Funding Will Evaporate Under Trump
The agency is responsible for much of the federal government’s research on climate change.
How You Can Actually Help to Fight Donald Trump's Muslim Ban from Overseas
Beyond signing a poorly worded e-petition.
Here's How Republicans Plan to Kill Net Neutrality, Climate, and Labor Rules
A series of bills making their way through Congress would give Republicans veto power over regulations passed by agencies like the FCC and EPA.
Trump's Mexican Border Wall Would Be an Ecological Disaster
What we build on the border impacts more than just humans.
Net Neutrality Advocates Blast Trump’s New FCC Boss Ajit Pai
Open internet activists fear Pai will reverse crucial free speech protections.
Why So Many of Us Care More About American Politics Than Our Own
We often know more about what's going on in the White House than our local government.
Trump Responds to Those Allegations
“It’s all fake news, it’s phony stuff, it didn’t happen,” Trump said, referencing recent reports from CNN and BuzzFeed about the allegations in a Russian dossier.