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How data centers became a symbol of Americans’ rage

Washington Post Tech Saturday 18 July 2026, 09:00 UTC By Shira Ovide 1 min read
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Kyle Schmidt ticked through what makes him irate about the massive Google data center slated for construction about a mile away from his home near Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Democracy Dies in Darkness How data centers became a symbol of Americans’ rage Feeling ignored by political and economic powers, people are rallying against computer hubs over concerns about their communities’ future.

Kyle Schmidt ticked through what makes him irate about the massive Google data center slated for construction about a mile away from his home near Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Democracy Dies in Darkness How data centers became a symbol of Americans’ rage Feeling ignored by political and economic powers, people are rallying against computer hubs over concerns about their communities’ future.
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