Jeff Merkley

Costco Continues to Sell Banned Surveillance Equipment

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U.S. lawmakers are questioning Costco’s decision to sell banned Chinese-based security products reportedly linked to human rights abuses and cybersecurity risks. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote a letter to the retailer on Tuesday, calling for Costco to remove Lorex surveillance equipment from its shelves. Should Facial Recognition Technology be Banned? … Read more

Democrats Release ‘Most Comprehensive Plan Ever’ to Address Plastics Problem

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This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The HP Spectre Fold: One Device, Three Modes, All Meh As plastic litter builds up in the environment, polluting landscapes and poisoning ecosystems, U.S. lawmakers have unveiled their “most comprehensive plan ever” to tackle the problem. Three Democratic members of Congress … Read more