Ed Markey
Democrats Propose Bill to Neuter Militias
The “Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act” would effectively limit most militia activity.
Congress Introduces a Bill That Would Ban Facial Recognition Indefinitely
The technology has been proven to discriminate against Black people, and has already been banned in 20 US cities and the state of Vermont.
Congress Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Agencies From Using Facial Recognition
The legislation would follow a handful of local governments that have already banned the use of the technology by police.
‘Runaway Collapse’ of Environment Could Cause the Next Great Recession
“Mainstream political and policy debates have failed to recognize that human impacts on the environment have reached a critical stage.”
Senate Needs One More Vote as States Sue to Save Net Neutrality
The FCC may have voted to rollback net neutrality, but the battle for the internet is far from over as lawmakers mobilize.
You Can Help Turn Around the FCC's Crippling Net Neutrality Ruling
Senate Democrats can force a vote to overturn the FCC’s net neutrality repeal. It’s a longshot, but politically is a brilliant move to put pressure on Republicans.
US Senators Put Pressure on Hacked Toymaker VTech
Two US senators have sent a letter to VTech, raising questions about the company’s privacy protections for children.