The Rate Payer Protection Pledge aims to improve the economics and economic opportunities for communities around data centers, but critics argue that more regulation is needed. Big tech companies are being called upon to engage with local communities and explain their contributions to the grid, infrastructure upgrades, and water reliance. The debate surrounding data centers has sparked outrage, particularly in rural areas, with some questioning the temporary nature of jobs created and the impact on local land and utilities. [... more]

The first Thanksgiving was born of a radical idea that came about because the pilgrims saw that collectivism was not working, fostering resentment and an unwillingness to put in the time because they weren't rewarded for hard work. Hard work wasn't a virtue, and caring about tasks wasn't valued. This led to a harsh winter, where many nearly starved to death. The pilgrims then introduced privatization, private property, and everyone got the same parcel of land, which incentivized industriousness and led to a successful harvest. [... more]