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New York Times: The Case Against Google

Tech

October 22, 2020 — The New York Times featured a piece by Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller that explains Google and Facebook’s profit model and the ways the advertising duopoly undermines the free press.

The Guardian: A US antitrust suit might break up Google. Good – it’s the Standard Oil of our day

Anti-Monopoly Policies & EnforcementTech

October 21, 2020 — The morning after the Department of Justice filed its historic antitrust case against Google, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller broke down the case, explaining its importance and what comes next.

Biden Administration Must Be Diverse and Independent From Corporate Interests, 35+ Groups Say

Anti-Monopoly Policies & Enforcement

October 20, 2020 — Today, 38 national organizations sent a letter to the Biden campaign urging them to establish hiring criteria that will strengthen the diversity and effectiveness of the federal workforce and ensure presidential appointees are independent from Wall Street and corporate monopolies.

American Prospect: The Corporatization of Nursing Homes

COVID-19 EconomyHealthcare

October 20, 2020 — Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Moe Tkacik depicted the harrowing consequences of concentrated corporate power in the caring economy for The American Prospect.

What You Need to Know About Section 2 of the Sherman Act

Anti-Monopoly Policies & Enforcement

October 8, 2020 — As the Department of Justice prepares its antitrust case against Google, “What You Need to Know About Section 2 of the Sherman Act" explains how Section 2 antitrust cases work, and what a case against Google might look like.

ProMarket: Why Congress Must Take on Big Tech Monopolies

Anti-Monopoly Policies & EnforcementTech

October 6, 2020 — ProMarket featured Economic Liberties’ Steering Committee Member Zephyr Teachout’s remarks before the House Antitrust Subcommittee on the dangers of Big Tech and the solutions needed to bring relief to workers, small businesses, and communities across the country.