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Influence Archive

Archives for July 2024

Future Perfect
Warren Buffett’s breakup with the Gates Foundation will hurt the worldWarren Buffett’s breakup with the Gates Foundation will hurt the world
Future Perfect

Buffett’s decision to put his money into a foundation controlled by his kids is a mistake.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?
Politics

Dozens of other democracies have short election cycles. Can the Democrats learn something from them?

By Ellen Ioanes
Labor
The hidden cost of your Prime Day purchasesThe hidden cost of your Prime Day purchases
Labor

For Amazon workers, the bevy of sales reinforces the human toll of “same-day delivery, lifetime of injury.”

By Sam Delgado
Politics
Why tech titans are turning toward TrumpWhy tech titans are turning toward Trump
Politics

Silicon Valley isn’t right-wing, but its Trump supporters are getting louder.

By Nicole Narea