Despite the ambivalence of many Americans regarding artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley companies are ploughing full speed ahead, working overtime to keep choices about AI out of the hands of the public in order to keep that power for themselves. There is an active AI lobby and millions are being poured into new pro-AI super PACs. There’s a lot to push back on, so let’s get to work.
Capital Under Siege (Again)
After placing the Washington Metropolitan Police Department under federal control last Monday, President Trump announced on August 13 that the DC National Guard would be undertaking around-the-clock patrols and setting up vehicle checkpoints, an unprecedented show of federal law enforcement force in our capital city.
Defending Democracy Through Stories
Our democracy is built on laws, institutions, and norms, but also on our stories. Stories are how we remember our history, how we find empathy and compassion for our neighbors, and where we can find inspiration to keep fighting for what’s right. Use this week’s workouts to help protect the stories of our past, elevate others’ voices, and share your own experiences to advocate for a better future..