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He Helped Build Facebook Messenger. Now He’s Building an Army of Voters May 11, 2020

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Mobilize was the leading events platform for Democrats before the pandemic. Now its organizing is entirely virtual—and it’s getting creative.

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Is There a Constitutional Right to Make Robocalls? May 08, 2020

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Meeting via conference call for the first time ever this week, the Supreme Court considers a case about our phones.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic Shows the Virtues of Net Neutrality May 07, 2020

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Network speeds are holding up despite the crush of internet traffic. Freed from rules, broadband providers have cut investment in their systems.

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In a Tough Month, This Instagram-Friendly Cereal Startup Eats Cake May 06, 2020

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With the country on lockdown, even digital brands are hurting. But some companies say business is better than ever.

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A New Chatbot Tries a Little Artificial Empathy May 05, 2020

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A bot created by Facebook aims to make conversation with people more natural, though it also could enable better fakes.

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The Cubicle Is Back. Blame (or Thank) the Coronavirus May 04, 2020

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As businesses reopen, social distancing rules will lead to new partitions between workspaces, reminiscent of the fabric-clad dividers of the 1980s.

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The US Supreme Court Rules That Laws Can’t Be Paywalled May 01, 2020

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The ruling over Georgia's official law code sets an important precedent that will help secure the right to publish other legally significant public documents.

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The Pandemic Creates New Challenges for Crisis Counselors Apr 30, 2020

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Therapists and hotline workers who work with abuse victims now must take calls from home, increasing their risk for isolation and emotional burnout.

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Georgia's Governor Lets Businesses Reopen. Some Say No Thanks Apr 29, 2020

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Concerned about the health of employees and customers, owners of businesses permitted to reopen Friday are staying closed.

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Delivery Companies Hand Out Safety Gear—with Mixed Results Apr 28, 2020

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Some gig workers say their supplies were low-quality or arrived damaged, as shortages continue for items like masks and sanitizer.

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