💰 TurboTax’s Two-Decade Battle to Keep Taxes Complicated
A revealing look at how corporate lobbying can distort public digital services, turning policy decisions into profit-driven strategies.
ProPublica’s investigation exposes Intuit’s 20-year effort to block free, government-backed tax filing systems in the U.S. The report uncovers lobbying campaigns, deceptive marketing, and manipulation of the IRS Free File program designed to protect TurboTax’s profits and market dominance.
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🕵️♂️ Windows 11 and the Rise of the Corporate Surveillance OS
A sharp commentary on digital autonomy—framing Linux as both a technical and ethical stand against corporate surveillance.
Scott Larson critiques Microsoft’s increasing control over user systems through Windows 11’s forced integrations and data collection practices. He argues that privacy-minded users should consider switching to Linux for greater transparency and freedom.
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📰 Pentagon Reporters Walk Out Over New Censorship Rules
A defining moment for press independence, showing how restrictive policies can undermine accountability and democratic oversight.
Facing new restrictions on publishing without government approval, dozens of Pentagon journalists returned their credentials in protest. The move, widely condemned by major media outlets, highlights growing threats to press freedom and transparency within U.S. institutions.
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⚖️ Liquibase Sparks Debate Over ‘Open Source’ Label After License Change
An important reminder that clear licensing communication is essential for sustaining trust within open-source communities.
Developers have criticized Liquibase for continuing to brand itself as open source despite a recent license modification. The controversy underscores broader community debates over transparency and trust in licensing practices.
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🧩 Design for the Trash Can: Embracing Simplicity in Software
A thoughtful meditation on minimalism in software design—advocating for simplicity as both a technical and philosophical virtue.
Anders Arpi argues that great software design values replaceability over rigid structure. Simpler systems, he suggests, are easier to evolve and maintain—embodying true engineering humility and adaptability.
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⚙️ Kanagawa: A High-Level Synthesis Language for Hardware Design
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🚀 Hyperflask: A Modern Flask-Based Framework with HTMX Integration
An ambitious all-in-one framework aiming to streamline modern Python web development without sacrificing flexibility.
Hyperflask is a comprehensive Python web framework combining Flask with HTMX. It includes built-in support for email, background tasks, authentication, real-time updates, and internationalization—designed for rapid, full-featured web app development.
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