Big Tech Has Made Billions Off the 20-Year War on Terror
Edward Ongweso Jr.Sep 2021
A team of researchers have published a new report detailing how Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Twitter have profited from the global campaign of violence. Read the full story here.
In Chicago, Controversy Mounts Over the Use of Gunshot Detection Sensors
Jim DaleyAug 2021
The city quietly renewed its multi-million dollar contract with ShotSpotter. But a growing body of evidence suggests the technology is ineffective and activists say it leads to deadly over-policing. Read the full story here.
Activists to U.S. Treasury: Use Federal Aid for Pandemic Relief, Not Debt
Shruti SinghAug 2021
Grassroots groups are imploring federal officials to make sure local governments get relief to those most in need, rather than banks. Read the article here.
Cities Want to Use Federal Rescue Funds to Pay Off Bank Debt
David DayenAug 2021
Chicago Should Cancel ShotSpotter Contract After Report Shows Police Influence On Technology, Activists Say
Mauricio Peña and Justin LaurenceJul 2021
48 Advocacy Groups Call on the FTC to Ban Amazon Surveillance
Edward Ongweso Jr.Jul 2021
Biden’s Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Evictions Frustrates Allies
Nancy Cook and Mackenzie HawkinsJul 2021
Activists demand Chicago end ShotSpotter contract
Chris Mills RodrigoJul 2021
Activists call for city to end contract with ShotSpotter
Andy GrimmJul 2021
Police Accused of Altering Evidence Generated By ShotSpotter Surveillance System
Shani SaxonJul 2021