FCC wireless auction: Google wins, AT&T wins, Americans lose

"The FCC set its guidelines for how the newly available wireless spectrum frequencies are to be auctioned. In a nutshell, the FCC agreed that networks built on the new spectrum should enable any device to connect to services built on those networks--which is a win for anyone...

Breeding for Christ, conservatism and consumerism

"An interesting piece came across my desk the other day that paints a chilling picture of how strong the religious right's death grip is on American culture and politics... and how that death grip is actually maintained by business interests who want to ensure that the...

When titans clash: Google vs. AT&T for America's Internet future

"The FCC recently announced plans to auction off portions of the wireless spectrum in order to raise money for the government. Although supporters of net neutrality and broadband access wanted the spectrum to remain open in order to build a national wireless broadband...

John Edwards and poverty: love the message, kill the messenger

"...Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are taking their cues from John Edwards in sharpening their focus on economic issues. So, here's the question: If Edwards is the clear leader and thinker on these issues, why is he still trailing so far behind in the polls and...

Economic populism vs. the new Gilded Age

"...The outsourcing wave has led to a huge amount of ugly acrimony between the various factions, as the message to white-collar workers is now crystal clear: We don't need you. We can ship your entire department over to India for a third of the cost of your salary. So...