After Nearly A Year, California’s New AG Will Investigate Vallejo Police Killing of Sean Monterrosa

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The Rise of Flock: Safety Tool or Surveillance Creep?

Flock Safety—and the company’s automated license plate readers—have been in the news a lot lately. And just last week, Bay Area activists led a series of protests against the company and what they see as a growing surveillance state. Today, we’re sharing an episode from our frien ...  Show more

'She Died by Design': Meta on Trial Over Child Safety

This episode discusses suicide. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This month, a federal trial against the world’s biggest social media kicked off in Oakland. California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jer ...  Show more

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