Apple and Google are building a virus-tracking system. Health officials say it will be practically useless
May 15, 2020 – Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller talked with the Washington Post about Apple and Google’s efforts to collect COVID-19 data, and why the public ought to be wary of big corporations’ control over essential software.
Facebook Buys GIF Website Giphy to Integrate With Instagram
May 15, 2020 – The New York Times featured Economic Liberties Executive Director Sarah Miller’s response to Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy, including her call for antitrust enforcers to block the merger and investigate Google for anti-competitive behavior.
Progressive Demands Get Shelved In House Democrats’ COVID-19 Relief Bill
May 13, 2020 - Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller talked with HuffPost about serious problems with the HEROES Act, which will encourage further corporate concentration.
Fed Makes Initial Purchases in Its First Corporate Debt Buying Program
May 12, 2020 - The New York Times covered Economic Liberties’ concerns regarding Federal Reserve bailouts for big corporations like Boeing.
Fresh heat for food delivery giants
May 8, 2020 - "Some of Washington’s most powerful progressive advocacy groups,” led by the American Economic Liberties Project, demanded Congress include a temporary ban on mergers in the next coronavirus relief package.