Author: Robertson
An LGBTQ Rights World Cup Stunt Revealed the Cracks in SF’s Queer Movement
Scott Wiener and Dr. Nasser Mohamed staged a World Cup LGBTQ rights moment. But who was it for? …
NextEra’s Acquisition of Dominion Energy Would Result in Corporate Mega-Utility
The utility merger seeks to exploit the data center boom for profit and political clout, at ratepayers’ expense. …
Ethics Deadlock Threatens Senate Crypto Bill Despite July Vote Target
A merged Senate crypto bill targets a July 20 floor vote, but an ethics provision barring officials from crypto ties remains the central Democratic sticking point.
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Standard Chartered Holds $500K BTC Call as Trump Cites China Risk
Geoffrey Kendrick stands by his $500K Bitcoin price prediction as Trump’s China warning reframes crypto as a national security issue for markets.
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State pension ‘unfairness’ fears over tax change as these claimants ‘won’t benefit’
Payments for the state pension increase each April …
Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Follows Agency’s Turn to Increased Street Arrests
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo killing was the result of the kind of operation ICE increasingly relies on to meet quotas. …
Texas Is Fast Tracking AI Data Center Construction Using a Permitting Loophole
Texas regulators are using permit regimes usually reserved for gas stations and dry cleaners to open the door to AI. …
Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams
Advocates say the move, a part of the mayor’s affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to $162.5 million annually. …
Labor Leaders’ Disconnect From Workers on Palestine Is Showing Up in Elections
Union leadership’s fealty to the Democratic Party puts it on the losing side of NYC’s historic primary elections. …
The FBI Has Deputized Local Cops as Federal Agents. Communities Are Resisting.
Organizers are fighting the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces, gaining momentum from the broader anti-ICE movement. …
