Mayor of Venice bans gay-friendly children’s books
In the wake of the landmark Supreme Court decision of Obergefell v. Hodges, the United States became a major (and overdue) addition to the handful of countries that recognize same-sex marriage.… Read more »
Leaked documents reveal the extent of Amazon’s tax evasion in Luxembourg
Luxembourg (unofficial motto: “The Delaware of Europe”) is in the spotlight yet again. In a previous MobyLives piece, we discussed the European Commission’s ongoing probe into Amazon’s tax payments, or lack… Read more »
Amazon’s German labor union still not backing down, calls for strike again
In a brutal case of deja vu, Amazon employees at German fulfillment centers are on strike yet again. We’ve followed the German labor struggle with Amazon since it began, most… Read more »
Barnes & Noble incorporates in Germany
There have long been rumors of a push by US retailers, particularly Barnes & Noble, to gain a share of UK and European markets. As B&N loses its physical footprint… Read more »