Politics

In the face of overwhelming evidence that "something must be done," my fear is that they are going to do something. It will be a political knee-jerk reaction to a problem so complex that the most informed people in the world cannot come to a consensus about a regulatory strategy, let alone a tactical regulatory roadmap. Continue Reading →

This morning, the AP is reporting that the Biden administration is blaming China for the massive hack of Microsoft's Exchange server software earlier this year. Continue Reading →

President Biden plans to sign a sweeping executive order, which includes 72 actions and recommendations and involves a dozen federal agencies, to re-shape the thinking around corporate consolidation and antitrust laws. Continue Reading →

The U.S. Treasury is wasting no time trying to get control of crypto transactions and the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Its new report, The American Families Plan Tax Compliance Agenda, shows just how serious the IRS is about the threat to its bottom line. Continue Reading →

Yesterday's post about Florida's pending "Big Brother" legislation inspired a larger number of responses than usual. Lawyers are already lined up on both sides, so this law is destined for a protracted legal battle. But here's a fun fact: 100 percent of the negative responses were 100 percent tu quoque (aka whataboutism). Continue Reading →

The Florida House voted 77-38 and the Senate voted 23-17 in favor of a bill that effectively turns the state of Florida into "Big Brother." Continue Reading →

Utah's GOP-controlled legislature recently passed a bill requiring all devices sold in the state to automatically block pornography. It awaits the Governor's signature to become law. Continue Reading →

The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (aka S.4131) is a must-read. The text of this bill is soul-crushing: it's asking for $94 billion, of which $80 billion will be spent on deploying broadband infrastructure nationwide (prioritizing unserved and underserved rural, suburban, and urban areas). Continue Reading →

Parler, a social media platform that went dark after violating Apple and Google and Amazon's terms of service, is back online. The company has a new interim CEO and says it has re-launched on "sustainable, independent technology." Continue Reading →

Bismarck, North Dakota is an unlikely venue for a big tech showdown, but that's what it's turning out to be. Continue Reading →