The Guardian: The US government wants to break up Facebook. Good – it’s long overdue

Anti-Monopoly Policies & EnforcementTech

December 10, 2020 — In an exclusive for The Guardian, Economic Liberties’ Matt Stoller and ILSR’s Shaoul Sussman explain the case against Facebook, and why policymakers must embrace America’s antimonopoly tradition

Marker: The Death of the $15 Salad

Independent Business & EntrepreneurshipTech

November 10, 2020— In an op-ed for Marker, Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Moe Tkacik explained how fast-food chains controlled by big tech companies have solidified their market dominance at the expense of independent restaurants.

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.

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.