Many companies last month stopped making political donations, particularly to those who voted against certifying the presidential election results. The movement owed much to a CEO meeting held just hours before the Capitol Hill insurrection.
Axios Re:Cap talks with Yale School of Management's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, who convened that gathering, who says CEOs are standing firm.
For years, there's been growing concern about deepfakes — doctored images and photos that could erode trust in the truth and further the spread of misinformation.
But now, when we think about the anti-vaccine movement, the Capitol insurrection, and even the recent GameStop uprising against Wall Street, it’s becoming clear that memes are what we really should be worried about.
Plus, how the census and Supreme Court are changing redistricting
And, the pandemic is causing even more of a push for better broadband.
Hayley Arceneaux, a 29 year-old physician's assistant and childhood cancer survivor, today was named the second crew member for Inspiration4, which is set to be the first-ever all-civilian space flight.
Axios Re:Cap digs into the story behind the flight, Arceneaux's selection and what Inspiration4 means for the future of space tourism, with Axios Space editor Miriam Kramer.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, harassment and attacks against Asian Americans has grown. According to Stop AAPI Hate, more than 2,800 incidents of racism against Asian Americans were reported between March and December of 2020.
While the recent attacks have put a spotlight on the issue, hate crimes had actually been rising long before the pandemic. Attorneys general across the country are now trying to draw attention to this even as some find themselves also targeted.
Plus, Merrick Garland’s confirmation.
And, the United States is leading the world in vaccinations.
