“Culture of workplace fear” leads to COVID-19 spread at Amazon, suit says
The suit seeks a ruling forcing Amazon to do better instead of financial damages.
Policy // Civilization & Discontents
The Pentagon’s hand-me-downs helped militarize police. Here’s how
$7.4 billion of DOD gear sent to more than 8,000 law enforcement agencies.
Employees, civil rights groups blast Facebook inaction on Trump statements
The platform's tiny and occasional blocks do not stem the greater tide it permits.
Frontier users must pay “rental” fee for equipment they own until December
FCC issues 6-month delay on law banning rental fees for equipment customers own.
This test proves Jack ain’t lying—Twitter treats Trump differently [UPDATED]
Repeating a call to shoot looters got @SuspendThePres a visit from the banhammer.
“Let’s start a riot”: Denver cop fired for inflammatory Instagram post
Post was “inconsistent with the values of the Department,” investigation found.
US cop hits Australian cameraman live on national television
“You heard us yelling that we were media, but they don't care,” reporter said.
COVID-19 privacy protection bill introduced with bipartisan support
The bill's authors hope privacy and public health don't have to be at odds.
AT&T exempts HBO Max from data caps but still limits your Netflix use
AT&T-owned HBO Max gets special treatment on AT&T network.
Lawsuit over online book lending could bankrupt Internet Archive
Publishers call online library “willful digital piracy on an industrial scale.”
SpaceX launch footage was taken down thanks to bogus copyright claim
The public domain video was restored to the public, but this happens a lot.
Dallas Police asked public for videos of protesters—it didn’t go well
Police app stops working hours after PD requested videos of “illegal activity.”
Facebook employees revolt over Zuckerberg’s stance on Trump
CEO criticized for refusing to take action over posts by Trump in response to unrest.
Walmart employees are out to show its anti-shoplifting AI doesn’t work
The retailer denies there is any widespread issue with the software.
Everyone’s ordering delivery, but apps aren’t making money
With dining rooms closed, more people are using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
