TechEquity
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Tech's growth should benefit everyone. We're addressing how tech intersects with the most consequential areas of the economy: housing and labor.
Last week, New York City elected a new mayor and approved a slate of proposals to build affordable housing.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/nyc-props-2-3-4-housing-zohran-mamdani-election-result.html
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/nyc-props-2-3-4-housing-zohran-mamdani-election-result.html
How the Housing Proposals Will Turbocharge Mayor Mamdani
Voters didn’t just embrace his affordability agenda, they also approved ways to build housing faster.
nymag.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last week, New York City elected a new mayor and approved a slate of proposals to build affordable housing.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/nyc-props-2-3-4-housing-zohran-mamdani-election-result.html
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/nyc-props-2-3-4-housing-zohran-mamdani-election-result.html
The modern tech economy isn’t benefiting most of us, and we’re seeing that play out right now with AI. Why?
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ep...
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ep...
Why isn't the AI boom benefiting most of us?
YouTube video by TechEquity
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November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The modern tech economy isn’t benefiting most of us, and we’re seeing that play out right now with AI. Why?
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ep...
Our Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com broke it down during this event with @calmatters.org last year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ep...
Democracies are generally supposed to reflect the sentiments of everyday people.
And an overwhelming majority of Californians favor policies that establish guardrails and accountability, including protecting privacy (81%), civil rights (73%), and enacting non-discrimination rules (73%).
And an overwhelming majority of Californians favor policies that establish guardrails and accountability, including protecting privacy (81%), civil rights (73%), and enacting non-discrimination rules (73%).
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Democracies are generally supposed to reflect the sentiments of everyday people.
And an overwhelming majority of Californians favor policies that establish guardrails and accountability, including protecting privacy (81%), civil rights (73%), and enacting non-discrimination rules (73%).
And an overwhelming majority of Californians favor policies that establish guardrails and accountability, including protecting privacy (81%), civil rights (73%), and enacting non-discrimination rules (73%).
NEXT TUESDAY: As the AI Surveillance Pipeline grows, the more we’re seeing ICE abducting our neighbors, bosses making our jobs lower paying and less secure, landlords jacking up our rents, and corporations and the government silencing voices of dissent.
We are all at risk. @powerswitchaction.org
We are all at risk. @powerswitchaction.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NEXT TUESDAY: As the AI Surveillance Pipeline grows, the more we’re seeing ICE abducting our neighbors, bosses making our jobs lower paying and less secure, landlords jacking up our rents, and corporations and the government silencing voices of dissent.
We are all at risk. @powerswitchaction.org
We are all at risk. @powerswitchaction.org
Silicon Valley promises that technology will save us.
But what if the financial system powering that dream is actually poisoning everything it touches?
But what if the financial system powering that dream is actually poisoning everything it touches?
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Silicon Valley promises that technology will save us.
But what if the financial system powering that dream is actually poisoning everything it touches?
But what if the financial system powering that dream is actually poisoning everything it touches?
Last week, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will temporarily redistrict California to advantage Democrats to counterbalance the redistricting of Texas to advantage Republicans.
calmatters.org/politics/202...
calmatters.org/politics/202...
What happened in California’s election while you were sleeping
Gov. Gavin Newsom scored a major win with Proposition 50, allowing California to use newly drawn congressional maps that favor Democrats. Here's what you need to know.
calmatters.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Last week, California voters approved Proposition 50, which will temporarily redistrict California to advantage Democrats to counterbalance the redistricting of Texas to advantage Republicans.
calmatters.org/politics/202...
calmatters.org/politics/202...
As the federal government rolls back enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, attempts to deregulate AI, and lays off thousands of federal workers, it’s important to stay grounded in our vision of an equitable tech economy.
In 2025, that’s exactly what we did.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...
In 2025, that’s exactly what we did.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...
Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
As the federal government rolls back enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, attempts to deregulate AI, and lays off thousands of federal workers, it’s important to stay grounded in our vision of an equitable tech economy.
In 2025, that’s exactly what we did.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...
In 2025, that’s exactly what we did.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...
It's Friday, so it's time for the #TopFive things you need to read this week to understand tech’s impact on our economy with TechEquity Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com:
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It's Friday, so it's time for the #TopFive things you need to read this week to understand tech’s impact on our economy with TechEquity Founder and CEO @catherinebracy.com:
Here’s a breakdown on how venture capital and well-meaning housing policy are fueling a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore.
www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
The housing hustle igniting a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore
The foreclosures could send neighborhoods spiraling and make Baltimore America’s next great housing crisis.
www.thebanner.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here’s a breakdown on how venture capital and well-meaning housing policy are fueling a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore.
www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
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Tomorrow, we’re unlearning the inevitability of “scale” as the measure of success in tech. @alixdunn.com will chat with Jess Rimington, co-author of “Beloved Economies” and founder of Possible Futures; and @catherinebracy.com, author of “World Eaters” and CEO of @techequity.bsky.social.
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Tomorrow, we’re unlearning the inevitability of “scale” as the measure of success in tech. @alixdunn.com will chat with Jess Rimington, co-author of “Beloved Economies” and founder of Possible Futures; and @catherinebracy.com, author of “World Eaters” and CEO of @techequity.bsky.social.
AI is increasingly being used to make decisions about where you work and where you live—but how reliable is this technology?
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
AI is increasingly being used to make decisions about where you work and where you live—but how reliable is this technology?
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
California renters, do you know your rights? Do you know how much your landlord can legally raise your rent?
Let TenantProtections.org do the math for you!
Let TenantProtections.org do the math for you!
Tenant Protections
A tool for California tenants to understand their rights under state and local rent control
TenantProtections.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
California renters, do you know your rights? Do you know how much your landlord can legally raise your rent?
Let TenantProtections.org do the math for you!
Let TenantProtections.org do the math for you!
Deloitte’s Medicaid eligibility systems are already rife with flaws, resulting in the loss of health coverage for low-income people. With new eligibility requirements and cuts looming on the horizon, it could get even worse.
www.cbsnews.com/news/senator...
www.cbsnews.com/news/senator...
Senators press Deloitte, other contractors on errors in Medicaid eligibility systems
As contractors position themselves to cash in on a gush of new business managing Medicaid work requirements, a cadre of senators have launched an inquiry into the companies paid billions to build elig...
www.cbsnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Deloitte’s Medicaid eligibility systems are already rife with flaws, resulting in the loss of health coverage for low-income people. With new eligibility requirements and cuts looming on the horizon, it could get even worse.
www.cbsnews.com/news/senator...
www.cbsnews.com/news/senator...
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AI surveillance puts all of us at risk. Join organizers and policy experts for a webinar on Nov 18 to get ways and resources to fight back ✊
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AI surveillance puts all of us at risk. Join organizers and policy experts for a webinar on Nov 18 to get ways and resources to fight back ✊
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
Jonathan Mehta Stein is joining TechEquity as Chief Program Officer!
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Jonathan Mehta Stein is joining TechEquity as Chief Program Officer!
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
Jonathan comes to TechEquity from California Common Cause, where, as Executive Director, he led efforts to expand voting rights, counter big money in politics, and address emerging threats to democracy.
The Attorneys General of Delaware and California have signed off on OpenAI’s corporate restructure in exchange for the company agreeing to certain conditions.
Will the nonprofit foundation really be able to maintain independence under the new structure? www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol...
Will the nonprofit foundation really be able to maintain independence under the new structure? www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol...
Advocacy groups jeer OpenAI restructuring
AI giant reforms for-profit after AG approval.
www.sfexaminer.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Attorneys General of Delaware and California have signed off on OpenAI’s corporate restructure in exchange for the company agreeing to certain conditions.
Will the nonprofit foundation really be able to maintain independence under the new structure? www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol...
Will the nonprofit foundation really be able to maintain independence under the new structure? www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol...
The rising tide of AI is not lifting all boats.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The rising tide of AI is not lifting all boats.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
In fact, 86% of the U.S. data workers behind AI worry about meeting their financial responsibilities, according to a survey by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity.
At a moment when billionaires and tech titans gather more power than ever, there’s a whole world of people out there working towards a more equitable future.
The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award is to honor those people and orgs, as voted by the public. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award is to honor those people and orgs, as voted by the public. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
Announcing the Inaugural Hard Reset Award Nominees. Vote Now!
Vote now for the winners in each of the five categories recognizing the people and companies using technology to create a more just world.
www.hardresetmedia.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At a moment when billionaires and tech titans gather more power than ever, there’s a whole world of people out there working towards a more equitable future.
The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award is to honor those people and orgs, as voted by the public. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
The Inaugural @hardresetmedia.com Award is to honor those people and orgs, as voted by the public. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/announcing...
Why is everything so expensive these days? There are a lot of reasons, but among them is that competitors are using algorithms to collude, raising prices together.
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Why is everything so expensive these days? There are a lot of reasons, but among them is that competitors are using algorithms to collude, raising prices together.
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
That’s why we’re thrilled that Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act #AB325 into law!
Americans want to know when AI is being used on them.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Americans want to know when AI is being used on them.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
In a survey from @consumerreports.org, over 80% of Americans said that they’d want to know how an AI program or algorithm was used to determine whether or not they would be interviewed for a job they had applied for.
ICE is using data from private companies to track people. How is it getting the data from companies in the first place? Con Edison, the energy company that serves NYC, won’t say…
www.404media.co/con-edison-r...
www.404media.co/con-edison-r...
Con Edison Refuses to Say How ICE Gets Its Customers’ Data
Court records show Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a part of ICE, and the FBI obtained Con Edison user data. The utility provider refuses to say whether law enforcement needs a warrant to acce...
www.404media.co
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
ICE is using data from private companies to track people. How is it getting the data from companies in the first place? Con Edison, the energy company that serves NYC, won’t say…
www.404media.co/con-edison-r...
www.404media.co/con-edison-r...
African content moderators make social media platforms safer at great personal cost. Indian workers made Amazon Go stores actually go.
But these stories only scratch the surface of the labor that underpins every part of the AI production process. uniglobalunion.org/news/tech-pr...
But these stories only scratch the surface of the labor that underpins every part of the AI production process. uniglobalunion.org/news/tech-pr...
Global content moderators alliance demands Mental Health Protocols in Tech supply chain
The Global Trade Union Alliance of Content Moderators is calling on tech companies – including TikTok, Meta, Alphabet and OpenAI – to adopt mental health protections throughout their supply chains for...
uniglobalunion.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
African content moderators make social media platforms safer at great personal cost. Indian workers made Amazon Go stores actually go.
But these stories only scratch the surface of the labor that underpins every part of the AI production process. uniglobalunion.org/news/tech-pr...
But these stories only scratch the surface of the labor that underpins every part of the AI production process. uniglobalunion.org/news/tech-pr...
Corporations are increasingly adopting new forms of tech and AI that they claim are “privacy-preserving.”
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Corporations are increasingly adopting new forms of tech and AI that they claim are “privacy-preserving.”
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
With the recent layoffs at Amazon, Zarrina Ozari, Senior Associate Attorney at Clarkson Law Firm, is here to remind you that employers aren’t obligated by California law to give employees any severance package unless it’s included in their contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhrw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhrw...
What you need to know about severance in California
YouTube video by TechEquity
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
With the recent layoffs at Amazon, Zarrina Ozari, Senior Associate Attorney at Clarkson Law Firm, is here to remind you that employers aren’t obligated by California law to give employees any severance package unless it’s included in their contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhrw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhrw...