Blogs

Filter News
Jan 13, 2025

How “Stay-or-Pay” Contracts Are Used to Abuse Immigrant Workers

Shiny Lal came to the U.S. to chase the American dream, instead she found herself in an abusive employment contract that could cost her nearly $40,000. Today, we’re urging the world’s largest private dispute...
Shiny Lal came to the U.S. to chase the American dream, instead she found herself in an abusive employment contract that could cost her nearly $40,000. Today, we’re urging the world’s largest private dispute...
A document that says "contract."
A document that says "contract."
Jan 8, 2025

"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"

Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Darién Gap, to seek asylum in the U.S. Today, he’s ready to tell his story.
Jean Paul* fled civil war in Cameroon, risking his life on an arduous journey that included four days spent walking in the Darién Gap, to seek asylum in the U.S. Today, he’s ready to tell his story.
Two hands holding water, creating ripples on the surface below.
Two hands holding water, creating ripples on the surface below.
Jan 3, 2025

Disappearing Messages Don’t Work — And They’re Great

Disappearing messages features can’t actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
Disappearing messages features can’t actually guarantee message deletion, but what they do offer communicators is even better.
A phone screen showing WhatsApp audio messages.
A phone screen showing WhatsApp audio messages.
Dec 24, 2024

Attempts at a Technological Solution to Disinformation Will Do More Harm Than Good

Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
Futile “content authentication technologies” are being pushed by companies and others.
Binary code on a screen.
Binary code on a screen.
Dec 17, 2024

The Electoral College: Why Are States Just Voting Now? | ACLU

The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The ACLU breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
The Electoral College meets December 17th to certify the results of the 2024 election, but why? The ACLU breaks down if the process is worth keeping.
3D illustration of "Electoral College" script on a ballot box, with US flag as a background.
3D illustration of "Electoral College" script on a ballot box, with US flag as a background.
Dec 17, 2024

Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond

You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
You shouldn't participate in face recognition ticketing schemes.
Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.
Madison Square Garden, NY Rangers facade.