Six X accounts to follow to learn about tech, politics and more

Casey Newton (@Caseynewton) - Platformer

Casey Newton, founder of Substack “Platformer” and co-host of NYT tech focused podcast “Hard Fork” provides analysis of the latest tech news. His columns focus on governing technology and how innovation relates to and shapes society.

Farhad Manjoo (@fmanjoo) - NYT

Manjoo is an opinion journalist for the NYT and frequently reposts other perspectives, ideas and news. His areas of interest include technology, politics, race and culture.

Brian Chen (@bxchen) - NYT

Brian Chen is a NYT opinion columnist focused on technology. Some of his recent work includes reporting on Apple’s newest iPhone, Chatbot hacks, innovations in the media industry and more.

Joanna Stern (@Joannastern) - WSJ

Wall Street Journal’s opinion section includes both video and articles and Joanna Stern focuses hers on technology. She won an Emmy for her reporting regarding how technology can bring pseudo immortality to loved ones after they pass.

Abdallah Fayyad (@abdallah_Fayyad) - Boston Globe

Fayyad is a Globe opinion columnist who primarily covers local and national politics. A recent story covered probation and argued that it can lead many to prison rather than keep tham out.

Brian Merchant (@bcmerchant) - LA Times

Merchant is tech columnist for the LA Times that has also written three books related to technology and work. A self declared “luddite” his skepticism and interest in technology provides a fresh perspective.