Monthly Archives: September 2016

Abundance of workers—both those made of cells and those made of bits—could create a glut of labor. The machines may render many humans as redundant as so many vintage washing machines.  Once again, what once seems like abundance will instead … Continue reading →

America’s total student debt is worth more than Mexico’s entire GDP. Here’s how we got here: https://www.revealnews.org/article/who-got-rich-off-the-student-debt-crisis/ 42 million people owe $1.3 trillion in student debt. It’s a profit center for Wall Street and the government. Here’s how we got … Continue reading →

http://www.taxjustice.net/2016/09/28/eu-leaks-new-platform-whistleblowers/ a new initiative called EU Leaks: EUleaks is a European platform where you can submit information in a highly secure and anonymous way. Transparency and accountability are essential for democratic governance. The EUleaks project provides a platform for increasing … Continue reading →

APPLE LOGS YOUR IMESSAGE CONTACTS — AND MAY SHARE THEM WITH POLICE https://theintercept.com/2016/09/28/apple-logs-your-imessage-contacts-and-may-share-them-with-police/ APPLE PROMISES THAT your iMessage conversations are safe and out of reach from anyone other than you and your friends. But according to a document obtained by The … Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Education Tuesday released a blueprint to help states and districts make the most of out of more than $2 billion in federal money for teacher support, preparation, training, and more. The new federal guidance also walks states and … Continue reading →