Klein: Democrats were winning. Why did they fold?

Klein: The Democrats were on top. What led to their downfall? During the recent government shutdown, Democrats were initially winning public opinion due to Trump’s handling of negotiations. However, a group of Senate Democrats broke ranks and settled for modest concessions to end the shutdown. The shutdown was intended to focus on Affordable Care Act … Read more

Scimeca: AI’s free ride is undermining the creative marketplace

Scimeca: Artificial Intelligence’s Abuse of the Creative Marketplace Prominent players in artificial intelligence are using protected works to train their models, threatening the livelihoods of creators and undermining the foundation of capitalism. This type of creative arbitrage devalues ownership and incentivizes theft, leading to a marketplace where creativity is devalued and ownership is optional. AI … Read more

Yglesias: What makes this shutdown so different

Yglesias: The unique reasons behind this shutdown During the 2013 government shutdown, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia was closed, but could still be viewed through a window. In the current shutdown, President Trump is minimizing visible effects and taking questionable legal actions. Trump’s retaliation efforts are not pressuring Democrats and are actually helping their campaign … Read more