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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    Why corporate America’s ban on political donations isn’t all that it seemsWhy corporate America’s ban on political donations isn’t all that it seems
    Technology

    A pause on corporate PAC giving would just be the beginning of real change.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The big decision before Elon Musk, now the richest person in the worldThe big decision before Elon Musk, now the richest person in the world
    Technology

    More scrutiny than ever will be on Musk’s philanthropy.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Elon Musk dethrones Jeff Bezos as the world’s richest personElon Musk dethrones Jeff Bezos as the world’s richest person
    Technology

    Musk’s first response upon learning the news: “How strange.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
    How the ultra-wealthy could try to cut in line for the Covid-19 vaccine
    Technology

    We asked experts what could go wrong.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    An ex-Facebook lawyer is Big Tech’s latest tie to the White House. Or is it?An ex-Facebook lawyer is Big Tech’s latest tie to the White House. Or is it?
    Technology

    Joe Biden’s selection of Jessica Hertz to a powerful role has stirred the debate over tech’s influence in Washington.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    The political chief at Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy is stepping downThe political chief at Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy is stepping down
    Technology

    Mike Troncoso is a former top aide to Kamala Harris, so this move is stirring speculation about a move to the White House.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg gave $75 million to a San Francisco hospital. The city has condemned him anyway.Mark Zuckerberg gave $75 million to a San Francisco hospital. The city has condemned him anyway.
    Technology

    A vote on Tuesday was the latest flashpoint in the debate over the proper role for billionaire philanthropy.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    MacKenzie Scott, the Amazon billionaire, is giving away $1 billion a month to charityMacKenzie Scott, the Amazon billionaire, is giving away $1 billion a month to charity
    Technology

    Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife is donating money with unusual speed.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Inside the implosion of the $35 million startup meant to fix the Democratic Party
    Technology

    Alloy was once seen as Democrats’ next great hope. But chaos awaited.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Tech billionaire Larry Ellison has moved to HawaiiTech billionaire Larry Ellison has moved to Hawaii
    Technology

    Ellison is the latest Silicon Valley giant to leave California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Theodore Schleifer