Articles by Monica Nickelsburg
Monica Nickelsburg is GeekWire’s Civic Editor, covering technology-driven solutions to urban challenges and the intersection of tech and politics. Before joining GeekWire, she worked for The Week, Forbes, and NBC. Monica holds a BA in journalism and history from New York University. Follow her @mnickelsburg
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Howard Schultz calls out ‘far-left activists’ for torpedoing Amazon HQ2 in NY
Meet Derek Kilmer, the rep from Washington state in charge of modernizing Congress
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Politicians pushing back on corporate power celebrate victory in Amazon’s NYC reversal
In stunning reversal, Amazon drops plans for HQ2 in New York City in the face of growing backlash
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Bill and Melinda Gates take to late-night TV to weigh in on 70% marginal tax rate floated by AOC
Sprint and T-Mobile make merger case to House committee, pledging to take on cable companies and accelerate 5G
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Bill Gates says textbooks are finally becoming obsolete, 25 years after he predicted their demise
Poll shows majority of New Yorkers support Amazon HQ2 project
Execs from Amazon, Microsoft and other tech giants urge Congress to protect Dreamers
Amazon’s new East Coast hubs among the worst US cities for traffic
Downtown Seattle Association CEO: Tech industry ‘unfairly blamed’ for housing crisis
Microsoft wants Washington state to double down on infrastructure and privacy
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Amazon reportedly reconsidering New York location amid growing resistance movement
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