Can the Federal Trade Commission Ever Adequately Regulate the Tech Industry?
It's clear that the public has lost trust in the FTC's ability to promote competition and protect consumers. They need to restore that trust to effectively regulate.
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The Edit, Episode #16: Sailing Blind
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, associate editor Ben Rowen narrates our most recent feature by Benjamin Rachlin.
How the Farm Bill Could Help Spur a Rural Innovation Renaissance
With the right policy support, sparsely populated areas of the U.S. may be on the brink of becoming the country's next hub for innovation.
The Future of Computing Requires Innovation in Energy
Unless we find a new form of electronic technology that uses less energy, computing will become limited by an "energy crunch" within decades.
All the Dead We Cannot See
Patrick Ball has advised nine truth commissions, four U.N. missions, and dozens of advocacy groups in more than 30 countries. And his non-profit, the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, "represents, without a doubt, the world's top people doing statistical work on human rights violations."
Our Best Economics Stories of 2018
The most important reads from our coverage of unions, driverless tech, urban gentrification, and more.
Global Scrutiny of Huawei Increases Amid Privacy and National Security Concerns
The company's close ties to the Chinese government, accusations of intellectual property theft, and technological vulnerabilities has thrown its future into doubt.
How Tumblr Taught Social Justice to a Generation of Teenagers
Tumblr's unique culture normalized queerness and social justice. Without it, where will Gen Z turn?
Deleting Cyber Abuse One Case at a Time
Private security firms—like Fortalice Solutions—are taking on cases of cyber abuse and bullying when law enforcement and technology companies won't step in.
Could Banning Bird Scooters Leave Behind a City’s Most Economically Vulnerable Citizens?
Though scooter-shares have led to sidewalk safety concerns, they're also an accessible transportation option.