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Trillionaire Power and the Fragile Promise of Democracy
politics23 days ago

Trillionaire Power and the Fragile Promise of Democracy

The piece argues Elon Musk’s $1.3 trillion fortune embodies a widening global concentration of wealth that challenges democratic norms, as the mega‑rich wield outsized political influence through donations, media power, and clustering in political and social networks. Citing experts and RAND data, it contends that unaccountable wealth can buy political outcomes, fuel anti‑democratic movements, and erode the principle of one person, one vote, urging greater accountability and tax reforms to rebalance power.

via Salon.com|
#billionaires#democracy#elon-musk
OpenAI’s Progressive Policy Pitch Faces a Political Paradox
technology3 months ago

OpenAI’s Progressive Policy Pitch Faces a Political Paradox

OpenAI publishes a sweeping, pro-welfare economic vision—calling for a public wealth fund, higher taxes on the rich, expanded public funding for health care and education, and more worker influence in corporate governance—to share prosperity in the AI age. Critics view the plan as laudable in theory but hypocritical given OpenAI leaders’ political donations and opposition to welfare policies, arguing the proposals are vague, politically infeasible in the near term, and detached from the firm’s real-world political actions.

via vox.com|
#ai-policy#income-inequality#openai
Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration Amid Disagreements on Policy and DOGE
politics1 year ago

Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration Amid Disagreements on Policy and DOGE

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as a special government employee in the Trump administration after five months, ending his involvement in overseeing cost-cutting initiatives like the Doge project, which aimed to reduce federal spending. Musk expressed gratitude to Trump and indicated the Doge mission would continue independently. His departure follows recent criticisms of legislative efforts and a shift in his focus back to his business ventures, notably Tesla.

via Financial Times|
#doge#elon-musk#federal-budget
Elon Musk Emerges as Top Political Donor with $250M Trump Support
politics1 year ago

Elon Musk Emerges as Top Political Donor with $250M Trump Support

Silicon Valley contributed over $394.1 million to the US presidential election, with Elon Musk donating $242.6 million to Donald Trump's campaign. The tech industry's influence in politics is growing, with significant contributions from cryptocurrency advocates aiming to avoid regulation. Major tech figures like Marc Andreessen and Jan Koum also supported Trump, while Kamala Harris received substantial backing from Dustin Moskovitz and Reid Hoffman. The complex and opaque nature of political donations, including the use of Super PACs and non-profits, highlights the increasing role of tech and crypto in shaping US politics.

via The Guardian US|
#cryptocurrency#elon-musk#political-donations
Elon Musk Emerges as Top Political Donor with $277M GOP Support
politics1 year ago

Elon Musk Emerges as Top Political Donor with $277M GOP Support

Elon Musk spent at least $277 million supporting Donald Trump and the GOP during the 2024 election cycle, making him the largest donor. Most of his contributions went to America PAC, which focused on canvassing and digital ads, and included controversial voter giveaways. Musk also funded a PAC comparing Trump's abortion stance to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's, drawing criticism from Ginsburg's family. Additional donations were made to other GOP groups and super PACs, with some funds potentially going to undisclosed "dark money" groups.

via Business Insider|
#elon-musk#gop#political-donations
Elon Musk Emerges as Major Pro-Trump Political Donor with $250M Contribution
politics1 year ago

Elon Musk Emerges as Major Pro-Trump Political Donor with $250M Contribution

Elon Musk has contributed at least $260 million to support Donald Trump's presidential campaign, making him one of the largest individual donors. New Federal Election Commission filings reveal Musk's significant financial backing of America PAC and other pro-Trump groups, including a $20.5 million donation to RBG PAC, which controversially linked Trump's abortion stance to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Musk's involvement highlights his growing influence in Trump's political sphere, with Trump appointing him to oversee a new government efficiency department. Other wealthy donors, like Howard Lutnick and Linda McMahon, have also secured roles in Trump's administration.

via CNN|
#2024-election#donald-trump#elon-musk
Elon Musk Emerges as Major Pro-Trump Political Donor with $250M Contribution
politics1 year ago

Elon Musk Emerges as Major Pro-Trump Political Donor with $250M Contribution

Elon Musk donated $20.5 million to a pro-Trump PAC that controversially used the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's image to support Trump's abortion stance, despite her family's objections. This donation is part of Musk's larger $250 million contribution to Trump's campaign. The PAC's ads claimed Trump would not sign a national abortion ban, aligning his views with Ginsburg's, which drew criticism. Musk's involvement in Trump's administration has also led to tensions with other Trump advisers over Cabinet appointments.

via Axios|
#abortion#donald-trump#elon-musk
Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Debate Over Military Experience
politics1 year ago

Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Debate Over Military Experience

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated John Phelan, a financier with no military experience, as the secretary of the Navy. Phelan, a major donor to Trump's campaign, lacks a background in military policy or defense contracting, raising concerns about his qualifications for overseeing the Navy's vast operations and budget. This appointment follows Trump's pattern of selecting loyalists and media figures for key positions, emphasizing disruption over traditional qualifications.

via Military.com|
#john-phelan#military#navy-secretary