The right-wing boomers protesting data centers have a lot in common with the left
The Verge·July 23, 2026
Protesters in central Florida gathered to oppose the construction of a hyperscale data center in their community, despite a one-year moratorium already in place. The group, No Data Centers Hernando County, is seeking a complete ban on such developments, with one organizer, 71-year-old Carol, vowing to "fight, fight, fight" for their cause. The protesters' concerns highlight a unique convergence of right-wing and left-wing interests, with both sides sharing worries about the environmental and social impacts of data centers. The movement against data center expansion is gaining momentum, with similar protests taking place nationwide.
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