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power 2026-04-22
Republicans Want a National Privacy Law. The Price Is Wiping Out California's.
The SECURE Data Act would give Americans the right to delete their data and opt out of targeted ads. It would also kill every state privacy law in the country and strip consumers of any right to sue. The tech industry is quietly thrilled.
decision 2026-04-21
42,000 UC Workers Are Preparing to Strike. The University's 'Historic' Offer Is Arithmetically Dishonest.
The University of California touted a 32.3 percent wage increase. The actual raise, after accounting for the healthcare premium hike it imposed without bargaining, is negative for many workers.
power 2026-04-20
Trump Wants a Single AI Law for All 50 States. He's Lost the Senate 99 to 1.
The White House's National AI Framework asks Congress to preempt every state AI law in America. States have enacted 145 laws and introduced 1,208 more. Congress stripped the preemption provision from the big bill 99-1.