Oligarchs

Senator Ed Markey delivers his victory speech after winning the US Senate Democratic primary on September 1, 2026.

The Fight for Serious AI Regulation Just Won a Big Victory in Massachusetts The Fight for Serious AI Regulation Just Won a Big Victory in Massachusetts

After his primary win, Ed Markey says he’s ready to take on “the criminal enterprises” of Big Tech.

Sep 3, 2026 / John Nichols

Petitioners react as the Box Elder County county commission announces approval of a large data center on May 4, 2026, in Tremonton, Utah.

Trump Can’t Stop the Populist Uprising Against Data Centers Trump Can’t Stop the Populist Uprising Against Data Centers

The grassroots revolt against AI oligarchs is reviving a more than a century-old fight against robber barons and their attempts to seize land, water, and political power.

Sep 2, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

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