In Washington, D.C., as well as Phoenix, Atlanta and scores of other cities across the country, demonstrators called on the government to enact bold climate action.
Tag: Law and Legislation
As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind
Federal privacy bills, security legislation and antitrust laws to address the power of the tech giants have all failed to advance in Congress, despite hand wringing and shows of bipartisan support.
Perils of Invisible Government
The American Rescue Plan is huge and yet little noticed.
Barack Obama Takes On a New Role: Fighting Disinformation
The former president has embarked on a campaign to warn that the scourge of online falsehoods has eroded the foundations of democracy.
Supply Chains Tainted by Forced Labor in China, Panel Told
Human rights activists and others urged the Biden administration to cast a wide net to stop imports of products made with forced labor in Xinjiang.
Culture War, Redux
How did L.G.B.T. rights again become the subject of a culture war?
E.U. Takes Aim at Big Tech’s Power With Landmark Digital Act
The Digital Markets Act is the most sweeping legislation to regulate tech since a European privacy law was passed in 2018.
With Eye to Russia, Biden Administration Asks Companies to Report Cyberattacks
A new law requires companies to tell the federal government about hacks, but the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency still has to work out the details of what must be reported.
Walls, Dreams and Genocide: Zelensky’s Speeches Invoke History to Rally Support
The Ukrainian leader, a former actor, has invoked emotional moments in the history of nations from which he is hoping to secure backing. We look at five of his recent speeches.
House Votes to Suspend Normal Trade Relations With Russia
The bill, which still needs Senate approval, is the latest in a series of measures that lawmakers have passed to support Ukraine and punish Russia for its invasion.