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How Black communities turned the map into a tool for justice

By The Conversation February 06, 2024 When historian Carter Woodson created “Negro History Week” in 1926, which became “Black History Month” in 1976, he sought not to just celebrate prominent Black historical figures but to transform how white America saw and valued all African Americans. However, many issues in the history of Black Americans can … Continue reading How Black communities turned the map into a tool for justice

US Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged discriminatory hiring practices

Elon Musk changes job title to “Technoking of Tesla” Watch out, Littlefinger: the automaker’s CFO is now “Master of Coin.” Kris Holt Contributing Reporter Mon, Mar 15, 2021 Hannibal Hanschke / reuters Elon Musk has added another job title to his portfolio. As if being CEO of multiple companies wasn’t enough, he’s now “Technoking of … Continue reading US Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged discriminatory hiring practices

Trump says he’s been indicted in classified documents investigation; Justice Department yet to confirm

  By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, and Michael Balsamo—Associated Press June 08, 2023 Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White … Continue reading Trump says he’s been indicted in classified documents investigation; Justice Department yet to confirm

Google Has ‘Durable Monopoly’ In Search, Justice Department Argues

Google Has ‘Durable Monopoly’ In Search, Justice Department Argues by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, February 17, 2023 Google is the “gatekeeper of the internet,” with “a durable monopoly” in search, the Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general contend in newly unsealed court papers. “Google cements its monopolies through exclusionary distribution agreements that … Continue reading Google Has ‘Durable Monopoly’ In Search, Justice Department Argues

US Justice Department is reportedly poised to sue Google over its digital ad dominance

The Department of Justice sues Google over antitrust concerns Google is accused of “unlawfully maintaining monopolies” around search and search-related advertising. N. Summers @nisummers   Jim Young / Reuters We all knew it was coming. Today, the US government’s Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google. The company, which is a part of … Continue reading US Justice Department is reportedly poised to sue Google over its digital ad dominance

Justice Department Backs Antitrust Bill Targeting Large Tech Platforms

Justice Department Backs Antitrust Bill Targeting Large Tech Platforms by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, March 29, 2022 The Justice Department is backing an antitrust bill that would prohibit the largest tech companies from favoring their own products or services. “The Department views the rise of dominant platforms as presenting a threat to open markets and competition, … Continue reading Justice Department Backs Antitrust Bill Targeting Large Tech Platforms

Justice Department homing in on Google Ad Manager in antitrust probe

The feds are interviewing publishers and ad-tech rivals about whether Google has too much control “over the monetization of digital content.” Greg Sterling on February 5, 2020 The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) is talking with multiple publishers and ad-tech companies as it scrutinizes Google’s third-party ad tools, as part of the DOJ’s antitrust investigation, the … Continue reading Justice Department homing in on Google Ad Manager in antitrust probe