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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    America’s billionaire philanthropists gave away more during the pandemic. But there’s a catch.America’s billionaire philanthropists gave away more during the pandemic. But there’s a catch.
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    We need more transparency in the world of charity.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Andrew Yang’s campaign is cutting ties with a fundraiser once accused of sexual misconductAndrew Yang’s campaign is cutting ties with a fundraiser once accused of sexual misconduct
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    The NYC mayoral candidate’s campaign said it was unaware of the well-publicized allegations.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Mike Bloomberg’s data firm for Democrats is closingMike Bloomberg’s data firm for Democrats is closing
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    It’s the latest retrenchment from major Democratic donors in the aftermath of the 2020 election.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The second act of Jeff Bezos could be as big as his firstThe second act of Jeff Bezos could be as big as his first
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    Jeff Bezos isn’t getting less powerful. His power is just getting less obvious.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Jeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon’s CEOJeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon’s CEO
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    Andy Jassy, currently the head of Amazon Web Services, will take over as CEO in the fall.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Jason Del Rey
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    “These billionaires are not our friends”: The irony of Elon Musk leading the GameStop revolution“These billionaires are not our friends”: The irony of Elon Musk leading the GameStop revolution
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    Two tech billionaires are the heroes of America’s anti-billionaire moment.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Exclusive: Mark Zuckerberg is creating a new criminal justice reform group in an overhaul of his political operationExclusive: Mark Zuckerberg is creating a new criminal justice reform group in an overhaul of his political operation
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    The Facebook founder and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are making the largest structural change to their philanthropy since they launched it five years ago.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Some Silicon Valley donors’ next political fight? Trying to oust California’s governor.Some Silicon Valley donors’ next political fight? Trying to oust California’s governor.
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    Tech money could turn a quixotic recall attempt into a real threat to Gavin Newsom.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Trump issued a pardon for the man at the center of an epic fight between Google and UberTrump issued a pardon for the man at the center of an epic fight between Google and Uber
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    The full pardon of Anthony Levandowski came out of nowhere.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    One of Donald Trump’s biggest Silicon Valley backers is renouncing his supportOne of Donald Trump’s biggest Silicon Valley backers is renouncing his support
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    “After last week’s horrific events, President Trump lost many of his supporters, including me,” says billionaire Doug Leone.

    By Theodore Schleifer