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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, pictured here on September 8th, 2017.

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New York Governor Signs Executive Order to Keep Net Neutrality Rules

The executive order requires Internet service providers to avoid charging different rates for higher loading speeds or blocking access to specific websites in order to be eligible for government contracts.

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Economics

Inside the Vote to Unionize the ‘Los Angeles Times’

Pacific Standard chats with Carolina A. Miranda, a Los Angeles Times staff writer and member of the LA Times Guild organizing committee.

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News in Brief

Twenty-Two Attorneys General Sue the FCC Over Net Neutrality Repeal

Last month, the FCC rolled back rules that prevented Internet service providers from blacklisting specific websites or charging different prices for faster loading speeds.

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President Donald Trump speaks about North Korea at a meeting with administration officials on August 8th, 2017.

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Trump’s Lawyer Allegedly Paid Hush Money to Adult-Film Star

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump's lawyer arranged a payment of $130,000 in 2016 to former adult-film star Stephanie Clifford.

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FCC Votes to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules

The now-repealed Obama administration regulations treated Internet service providers like a utility, preventing them from charging different rates for higher loading speeds or blocking access to specific websites.

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Objects That Matter: ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Cards

In 1567, wealthy citizens who could afford to purchase tickets for England's first National Lottery were guaranteed indemnity from arrest for crimes (excepting murder, treason, piracy, and other felonies).

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