Confronting America’s Concentration Crisis: A Ledger of Harms and Framework for Advancing Economic Liberty for All
August 6, 2020 — Economic Liberties' “Ledger of Harms" compiles research showing the range of ways concentrated corporate power harms families and society and an agenda for breaking this dangerous power.
The Atlantic: Boycotts Can’t Be a Test of Moral Purity
August 3, 2020 — Zephyr Teachout, a member of Economic Liberties’ Steering Committee, explained in The Atlantic why consumer boycotts have little impact on corporate monopolies and why political engagement must be central to the movement to break their power.
30+ Groups Urge Congress to Expand Coronavirus Relief for People, Not Corporations
July 23, 2020 — Economic Liberties and progressive partners sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging them to incorporate the Paycheck Recovery Act and the Pandemic Anti-Monopoly Act in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Federal Reserve Must Block Morgan Stanley-E*Trade Merger
July 22, 2020 — Economic Liberties and progressive partners sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell encouraging him to reject Morgan Stanley’s proposed acquisition of E*Trade Financial Corporation for reasons related to financial stability, competition, and general compliance failures.
Democracy Journal: End Monopoly Power
July 14, 2020— In an exclusive piece for Democracy Journal, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller explains how the rise of monopolies has contributed to wealth inequality, and why combatting concentrated economic power is essential for protecting our democracy.