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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

    Technology
    A Joe Biden fundraiser offers a new clue into how he might regulate Big TechA Joe Biden fundraiser offers a new clue into how he might regulate Big Tech
    Technology

    Elizabeth Warren and some of Big Tech’s most vocal critics are hosting the event for Biden, who has been difficult to pin down on tech issues.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Silicon Valley megadonors unleash a last-minute, $100 million barrage of ads against TrumpSilicon Valley megadonors unleash a last-minute, $100 million barrage of ads against Trump
    Technology

    Facebook billionaire co-founder Dustin Moskovitz has put more than $20 million into a little-known Democratic super PAC that is spending big.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Mark Zuckerberg is spending millions like never before to overhaul a landmark tax law
    Technology

    The billionaire Facebook founder is making the most expensive electoral play of his career to allow higher property taxes on California businesses.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    America scrambles to take part in the Mark Zuckerberg $250 million gold rushAmerica scrambles to take part in the Mark Zuckerberg $250 million gold rush
    Technology

    A feeding frenzy has begun.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Why the very richest Americans are refusing to take sides in the presidential raceWhy the very richest Americans are refusing to take sides in the presidential race
    Technology

    And why that’s probably fine with Biden and Trump, too.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    This billionaire built a big-money machine to oust Trump. Why do some Democrats hate him?
    The future of the vote

    Reid Hoffman symbolizes a bigger debate over whether Silicon Valley disruption has any place in our politics.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Larry Ellison has abruptly shut down the foundation he spent years setting upLarry Ellison has abruptly shut down the foundation he spent years setting up
    Technology

    The Oracle billionaire has made a drastic decision yet again so he can focus on combating Covid-19.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million donation to protect elections must overcome Facebook’s pastMark Zuckerberg’s $300 million donation to protect elections must overcome Facebook’s past
    Technology

    One of Zuckerberg’s largest-ever gifts became an immediate flashpoint in the debate over billionaire philanthropy.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Larry Ellison, one of the world’s richest people, asks for a second chance at charity
    Technology

    $60 billion hangs in the balance.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Harris is the choice Biden needed to win over Silicon ValleyHarris is the choice Biden needed to win over Silicon Valley
    Technology

    The California senator has glad-handed with tech elites for decades.

    By Theodore Schleifer

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