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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Technology
    Is network neutrality becoming a partisan issue?Is network neutrality becoming a partisan issue?
    Technology

    Democrats have rallied around the FCC’s latest network neutrality proposal, while many Republicans have railed against it. The question is whether this polarization will last.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    TransAsia flight GE235 has crashed in TaiwanTransAsia flight GE235 has crashed in Taiwan
    World Politics

    Rescuers are working to save passengers aboard the doomed airplane.

    By German Lopez, Timothy B. Lee and 1 more
    Technology
    Top Republican blasts new FCC net neutrality proposal as a “power grab”Top Republican blasts new FCC net neutrality proposal as a “power grab”
    Technology

    The proposal will “make the Internet more rigid and less innovative,” says Sen. John Thune (R-SD).

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The FCC just approved the strongest net neutrality protections yetThe FCC just approved the strongest net neutrality protections yet
    Technology

    The new rules represent a victory for net neutrality activists, but many Republicans aren’t happy about them.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    A dashcam caught this shocking footage of a plane crashing in TaiwanA dashcam caught this shocking footage of a plane crashing in Taiwan
    World Politics

    The airplane clipped a taxicab before it plunged into a river.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Why Google’s rumored ride-sharing service should terrify Uber and LyftWhy Google’s rumored ride-sharing service should terrify Uber and Lyft
    Technology

    Entering the ride-sharing business could be the first step toward dominating the taxi business with self-driving vehicles.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Republicans are offering a deal on net neutrality. Democrats should take it seriously.Republicans are offering a deal on net neutrality. Democrats should take it seriously.
    Technology

    Democrats are making a mistake by dismissing Republican overtures.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    archives
    Driverless cars will mean the end of car ownershipDriverless cars will mean the end of car ownership
    archives

    In the future, almost everyone will get around in driverless taxis. Owning your own car will become an expensive hobby.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    Comcast’s “asshole” problemComcast’s “asshole” problem
    Business & Finance

    A Comcast customer service rep changed a customer’s name to “asshole.” That shouldn’t surprise us.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Obama has a modest plan to tackle one of the most underrated economic problems in AmericaObama has a modest plan to tackle one of the most underrated economic problems in America
    Politics

    Overly strict occupational licensing rules reduce employment and cost consumers billions of dollars per year.

    By Timothy B. Lee