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A program designed to bring broadband to rural communities had a lot of promise — until the Trump administration got its hands on it. Now Musk stands to benefit.

Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.

At a time of democratic backsliding and cascading threats to our communities, the value of strong local news and civic information has never been more clear. But the journalism industry finds itself in a state of near free fall, with community members and local media workers paying the price. That’s why we’re calling on state lawmakers across the country to advance a bold solution: Place a 1 percent tax on the massive advertising revenues of tech and corporate giants, and invest the revenue in independent grantmaking bodies that support local journalism and community-information needs. This is our chance to build a media system that works for all of us – not just the corporate giants at the top. We hope to see you there!

Reporters say they were struck with less-lethal rounds fired by law enforcement in Los Angeles. Advocates worry it will inhibit vital journalism.

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands Off!

TikTok users may be experiencing a bit of déjà vu this week, with the app days away from a potential US ban and little concrete information available on its future.

Since the start of this nation, the predominant narrative about Black people has been one of inhumanity.

As Trump and Musk wreak havoc on our democracy, learn what the media and community members can do to stand up for freedom.

They say democracy dies in darkness. But maybe it just happens when too many people who could do something about it refuse to open their eyes.

The MAGA thought enforcement is in fact unprecedented — and dangerous.

Hampton Dellinger says the president unlawfully fired him from his role as head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.

Over the past two weeks, unelected billionaire Elon Musk has set in motion what may be the largest data breach in U.S. history. Going from one federal agency to the next, Musk and his loosely defined ...