How Data Centers Broke American Politics
At first, I think the double whiskey we downed at the hotel bar must be getting to him, as he sprints like a kid at recess toward a delivery vehicle. I’d come down to Georgia, a hot spot of data center resistance, to hear one of Allen’s lectures, which he’s been giving at locations across the country. But when I got to the event, he told me he had to leave immediately after.Fortunately, his flight keeps getting pushed back, which means I can follow him around on various side quests—like this one, to meet some friends at a nearby restaurant.
- ▪At first, I think the double whiskey we downed at the hotel bar must be getting to him, as he sprints like a kid at recess toward a delivery vehicle.
- ▪I’d come down to Georgia, a hot spot of data center resistance, to hear one of Allen’s lectures, which he’s been giving at locations across the country.
- ▪But when I got to the event, he told me he had to leave immediately after.Fortunately, his flight keeps getting pushed back, which means I can follow him around on various side quests—like this one, to meet some friends at a nearby restaura
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Molly TaftThe Big StoryAug 4, 2026 6:00 AMHow Data Centers Broke American PoliticsWhat the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.Joe Allen, the anti-tech commentator, in Washington, DC.Photograph: Matt EichCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyJoe Allen wants to know what the robot’s name is. At first, I think the double whiskey we downed at the hotel bar must be getting to him, as he sprints like a kid at recess toward a delivery vehicle.
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