Abolish Venture Capitalism

Venture capitalists have supercharged surveillance, immiseration, and dispossession. Why should we trust them with so much power over the economy? 

Edward Ongweso Jr.

These Unions Are on the Front Lines Fighting Against the Uberization of Us All

Some long established unions are challenging Silicon Valley’s agenda by pushing back on AI, surveillance, and wage theft.

Jane McAlevey

Letters: 23andMe and Your Biodata

A scientist from 23andMe and a historian of science discuss aspects of the genetic-testing corporation’s DNA-for-profit model.  

What if the People Owned the Banks?

The case for public banking.

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Democrats Face a Terrible Reckoning on Bank Bailouts 

Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, and a phalanx of senators are way too cozy with finance capital.

Jeet Heer

The Latest Banking Crisis Is Brought to You by the Federal Reserve

There’s a lot of blame to go around for the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank. But the Fed’s myopic attitude towards inflation bears much of the responsibility.

Sasha Abramsky

John Nichols on the Failing Banks and Failing Regulations; Plus Gregg Gonsalves on Masks and Covid

On this episode of Start Making Sense, we highlight the senators who warned of the need for greater bank regulation and we review the evidence that masks work to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

The Obscene Invention of California Capitalism

A conversation with Malcolm Harris about his new history of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, the West Coast’s settler ideology, and recent turbulence in the world of tech.

Emma Hager

Big Tech Is Making an Investment in Congress

As regulatory legislation comes up for debate, industry giants have been showering lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in contributions.

Aída Chávez

A Manifesto for Dignity in a Digital Age

On Ro Khanna’s bold vision.

Martha C. Nussbaum