The datacenter fight could permanently transform US politics. Which party will seize advantage?
A growing movement against large-scale datacenter construction is uniting diverse political groups across the United States. Residents are increasingly opposing these projects due to concerns over water usage, pollution, and the influence of major tech companies.
Why it matters
The backlash against digital infrastructure is becoming a significant political wedge issue that could influence upcoming elections and local zoning laws.
The movement against datacenters are uniting Americans because they perfectly illustrate how a few individuals hold all the power to control decisions that impact our lives
Bryce Gustafson has been knocking on doors in Indiana for more than a decade. The lead organizer with Citizens Action Coalition (CAC), a consumer and environmental organization, he usually encounters a mix of reactions when he’s out canvassing; whatever issue he’s talking about, there’s always at least a few people on the other side. But at a recent festival in the rural town of Monrovia, Indiana, he was struck by an unusual spirit of unity.
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