In OtherWords: August 19, 2026
The toxic politics of data centers. The post In OtherWords: August 19, 2026 appeared first on OtherWords .
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Big Tech Is Building a New Feudalism
Maybe we should question this AI “future” before surrendering to it. The post Big Tech Is Building a New Feudalism appeared first on OtherWords .
Stop Letting Credit Card Companies Squeeze Small Businesses
Lobby groups are spending big to stop bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the exorbitant “swipe fees” charged by the credit card industry. The post Stop Letting Credit Card Companies Squeeze Small Businesses appeared first on OtherWords .
AI’s Natural Gas Addiction Could Be Deadly for Communities
Tech companies should be bringing their own renewable energy to power data centers, not burning fossil fuels or driving up costs for consumers. The post AI’s Natural Gas Addiction Could Be Deadly for Communities appeared first on OtherWords .
In OtherWords: August 12, 2026
The fight over Flock. The post In OtherWords: August 12, 2026 appeared first on OtherWords .
The Fight Against Flock Cameras Is Just the Beginning
As more communities wake up to the danger of mass surveillance, the solution isn’t trading one brand of camera for another. It’s regulating the whole industry. The post The Fight Against Flock Cameras Is Just the Beginning appeared first on OtherWords .
When Disabled People Are Priced Out, We Lose More Than a Home
Disabled people like me rely on our neighbors to make day-to-day life possible. The high cost of housing threatens these relationships. The post When Disabled People Are Priced Out, We Lose More Than a Home appeared first on OtherWords .
Workers’ Rights Are Plummeting Under Trump — and the World Is Taking Notice
The U.S. now appears on a watchlist alongside countries like Zimbabwe and the Philippines. The post Workers’ Rights Are Plummeting Under Trump — and the World Is Taking Notice appeared first on OtherWords .
In OtherWords: July 29, 2026
Why lettuce is so "explosive" right now. The post In OtherWords: July 29, 2026 appeared first on OtherWords .
How States Can Protect Residents from Harmful Pesticides
The Supreme Court may have sided with Monsanto, but states can still take action against harmful pesticide manufacturers. The post How States Can Protect Residents from Harmful Pesticides appeared first on OtherWords .