Opposition to AI data centers unites the left and right
Technology companies want to build artificial intelligence data centers in rural areas like eastern Nebraska. Both liberal and conservative groups are opposing these projects, putting aside their usual disagreements to work together against them.
12 across the spectrum. Choose a side on the bar to jump to it.
National story. 17 articles from 12 sources. Updated Aug 28, 2026.
Part of The backlash against AI data centers and their power and water costs
How each side is putting it
Left
3 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.
Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· HuffPost, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more
Center
9 sourcesRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Vail Daily, Anchorage Daily News, +4 more
Ran by 7 outlets· NBC 6 South Florida, NBC New York, +5 more
Right
0 sourcesNo Right coverage yet.
A blind spot on this side of the story.