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It took five decades, but the Democratic Party has finally changed its stance on nuclear energy. In its recently released party platform, the Democrats say they favor a “technology-neutral” approach that includes “all zero-carbon technologies, includin… Continue reading After 48 Years, Democrats Endorse Nuclear Energy In Platform
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: After months of speculation, Joe Biden has picked California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his vice-presidential running mate in the race for the White House. The choice fulfills a pledge from Biden, the Democr… Continue reading What Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s VP Pick, Means For Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: House Democrats yesterday unveiled a $100 billion broadband plan that’s gaining quick support from consumer advocates. “The House has a universal fiber broadband plan we should get behind,” Electro… Continue reading Democrats Pitch $100 Billion Broadband Plan, Repeal of State Limits On Muni Networks
Joe Biden has had a clear path to the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination ever since Sen. Bernie Sanders dropped out of the 2020 race in early April. His path to the nomination reached another milestone tonight as the former Vice President offic… Continue reading Joe Biden Formally Clinches Democratic Nomination
Former Vice President Joe Biden still wants to repeal the pivotal internet law that provides social media companies like Facebook and Twitter with broad legal immunity over content posted by their users, a campaign spokesperson told The Verge. Still, t… Continue reading Joe Biden Doesn’t Like Trump’s Twitter Order, But Still Wants To Revoke Section 230
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A proposed U.S. law would make it illegal for telecom providers to terminate Internet or phone service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was submitted in the Senate today by Sens. Jeff Merkley… Continue reading Democrats Try To Ban Internet Shutoffs Until Pandemic Is Over
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, clearing Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic nomination and a showdown with President Donald Trump in November. From a report: Sanders first made the announcement in a call with his staff… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Drops Out of the 2020 Race, Clearing Joe Biden’s Path To the Democratic Nomination
In the era of big data, memes and disinformation, the Democrats are trying to regain their digital edge as the president and his loyalists dictate the terms of debate. From a report: The deceptively edited video that purported to show Joseph R. Biden J… Continue reading Trump Won the Internet. Democrats Are Scrambling to Take It Back.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Nearly a month after ending his long shot Democratic presidential campaign, Andrew Yang launched on Thursday a nonprofit group focused on making the central ideas of his campaign a reality. The group, calle… Continue reading Andrew Yang Launches Nonprofit Aimed At Promoting Universal Basic Income
The Silicon Valley venture capitalist Keith Rabois, onstage in January at a tech conference, said his first choice for president was a Democrat, Pete Buttigieg. And, sure, it would be a close call for Joseph R. Biden Jr. over President Trump. But Berni… Continue reading Silicon Valley Leaders’ Plea to Democrats: Anyone but Sanders