The solution to creeping technofacism? Be annoying

commentary Tech breakthroughs are infiltrating our sports and politics. But a better, more aggravating world is possible Nights and Weekends Editor Published April 13, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Technofascism is intruding into our sports and politics (Douglas Rissing/Getty Images) A version of this essay first appeared in Crash Course, Salon’s free morningContinue Reading

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I Trained My Replacement and Got Fired, Now My Boss Is Begging for Me to Return

Hi Bright Side, I was asked to train our intern, Ray, and share everything I knew over the course of two months. I took it seriously, documented processes, walked him through workflows, and made sure he felt supported. Once the training period ended, HR called me in. They told me my position had been “restructured.” I asked what that meant. Their answer wasContinue Reading