"In 2008, it was Wall Street bankers. In 2017, tech workers are the world’s villain."

A list of the world's top tech companies. 

"And that's the true value of Silicon Valley. It serves as a beacon - a sort of Statue of Liberty for the 21st century, if you will. It is the one thing that unites the hacker in Kiev with the protester in Istanbul. However, unlike the Statue of Liberty, those who seek it do not have to cross oceans in steerage, a simple Internet connection will do."

"Through the digital platforms, social networks, technology and products it designs and controls, the Valley’s startups and power brands can rapidly influence our global society at scale. But how do we make the most of this impact, for people and the planet?"

"In wake of violence in Charlottesville, one technology company after another shut down or cut off service to right-wing accounts and sites."

"The stampede of media coverage focusing on digital disruptions and the sins of Silicon Valley excess is fueling momentum for Big Regulation. Bill Gates, among others, has warned that current behaviors are a path to government intervention."

"Legislation that puts consumer information and choice first could build trust across the ecosystem. If policymakers follow the lead of Europe and California, however, many of these technological solutions could be blocked."

"But the truth is, most companies aren’t really trying to change the world. They’re trying to build a solid product and make a lot of money, which is tough enough without having to worry about social impact."

"This report, the tenth in a series of Bay Area Economic Profile reports produced since 1997 by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute and McKinsey & Company, examines the region’s economy over the last decade, as it has emerged from the Great Recession to enter a new period of immense growth and innovation."

"The protests that swept through Silicon Valley and Seattle in the last two weeks were not motivated by short-term financial gain. If you want to understand why tech employees went to the mat against Mr. Trump’s executive order barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, you need to first understand the crucial role that America’s relatively open immigration policies play in the tech business."