Twitter Bans Political Ads Ahead of 2020 Election

RACHEL LERMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Oct 30, 2019 This move sets it apart from Facebook, which continues to defend running paid political ads, even false ones, as a free speech priority. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Why Isn’t the 99% Revolting?

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Oct 4, 2019 The shame of our nation, argues the former presidential hopeful, is that we allow ourselves to be ruled by a small handful of oligarchs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Trump Learned His Tricks From Corporate America

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Sep 13, 2019 If the advertising industry has taught the president anything, it's that puffery pays huge monetary rewards and goes virtually unpunished. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Facebook and FTC: Hammer or Slap on the Wrist?

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2019 The Federal Trade Commission's record $5 billion fine and new oversight of Facebook don't go as far as many critics would have liked. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

FTC Reportedly Approves $5 Billion Settlement With Facebook

The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The record-setting fine for privacy violations wouldn't have much of an effect on the company with nearly $56 billion in revenue last year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is the Government Finally Going After Google and Amazon?

Ilana Novick Jun 3, 2019 Agencies are taking steps toward investigations of the tech behemoths. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Co-Founder Calls for Social Media Giant to Be Broken Up

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams May 10, 2019 In an op-ed for The New York Times, Chris Hughes denounces Mark Zuckerberg's level of influence as "unprecedented and un-American." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Facebook Anticipates $5 Billion Fine Over Privacy Violations

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Apr 24, 2019 In addition to an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, the social media platform is facing other probes in the U.S. and Europe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Facing Criminal Probe Over Data Sharing

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Mar 14, 2019 The beleaguered social network is already battling multiple lawsuits and is also facing record fines. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Drug Ads Surge as U.S. Medical Marketing Hits $30 Billion

LINDSEY TANNER / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2019 Doctors, industry clash on benefits of advertising drugs, devices, lab tests and hospitals directly to consumers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Bombshell Reignites Calls for Zuckerberg’s Resignation

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 19, 2018 Critics demand swift action after The New York Times exposes the social network's potentially illegal data sharing with fellow tech giants. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Could This Unknown Academic Help Break Up Amazon?

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 10, 2018 Lina Khan has devoted her career to antitrust law, and her most innovative proposals are starting to gain traction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )