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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    How 2020 Democratic candidates would regulate facial recognition
    We asked 2020 Democratic candidates 7 key questions on technology

    The candidates agree that more legislation is necessary to combat the dangers of widespread facial recognition.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    Do Democrats think the government should be able to get around data encryption?
    We asked 2020 Democratic candidates 7 key questions on technology

    If the government wants to access your WhatsApp messages, 2020 Democrats say it needs to follow due process.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    2020 Democrats weigh in on the biggest issue in tech
    We asked 2020 Democratic candidates 7 key questions on technology

    From checking big tech’s power to making sure the internet is equal for all, the 2020 candidates weigh in on the biggest tech issues.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    How will 2020 Democrats deal with jobs eliminated by artificial intelligence?
    We asked 2020 Democratic candidates 7 key questions on technology

    The candidates lay out plans to safeguard US workers.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    Should social media companies be legally responsible for misinformation and hate speech? 2020 Democrats weigh in.
    We asked 2020 Democratic candidates 7 key questions on technology

    Some candidates are calling for modernizing the law that protects platforms from responsibility for the content they host.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    How 2020 Democrats think about breaking up Big Tech
    We asked 2020 Democratic candidates 7 key questions on technology

    Multiple candidates back increasing regulatory scrutiny on big tech companies, though some say “breakup” is more slogan than solution.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    Politics
    The manufactured outrage over Barron Trump, explainedThe manufactured outrage over Barron Trump, explained
    Politics

    A witness at an impeachment hearing used a play on words using Barron Trump’s name to make a point about presidential powers and Republicans are very mad about it.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The attacks on Ilhan Omar reveal a disturbing truth about racism in AmericaThe attacks on Ilhan Omar reveal a disturbing truth about racism in America
    Politics

    A Muslim, a black woman, and a refugee, Ilhan Omar faces Islamophobia, racism, misogyny, and anti-immigration strains in American culture.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Tom Steyer’s impeachment group is missing its big moment because he’s running for presidentTom Steyer’s impeachment group is missing its big moment because he’s running for president
    Politics

    Former employees of Tom Steyer’s impeachment group say they were strong-armed into joining his campaign.

    By Emily Stewart
    Explainers
    Trump’s made-up war on Thanksgiving, explainedTrump’s made-up war on Thanksgiving, explained
    Explainers

    After claiming victory over the war on Christmas, the president has now moved on to the ... war on Thanksgiving.

    By Emily Stewart