The Guardian: Facebook was born, lives and thrives in scandal. It’s been lawless for years

Anti-Monopoly Policies & EnforcementTech

October 26, 2021 — Following a rough stretch of bad news for Facebook, Economic Liberties’ Director of Research Matt Stoller details in The Guardian how Facebook thrives in scandal.

The Daily Beast: Facebook’s Toothless, Authoritarian ‘Oversight Board’ Is Downright Trumpy

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May 5, 2021 — In a feature piece for the The Daily Beast, Economic Liberties’ Steering Committee member Zephyr Teachout explained the fundamental failings of the Facebook Oversight Board and why breaking up Facebook is key to addressing its extreme power.

Myth vs Fact on Big Tech Monopolies

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May 3, 2021 — “Myth vs Fact on Big Tech Monopolies” catalogues many of the misleading arguments Amazon, Facebook and Google make to mislead policymakers about their lines of business.

The Truth About Google, Facebook, and Small Businesses

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May 3, 2021 — “The Truth About Google, Facebook, and Small Businesses" exposes the ways Google and Facebook prey on small businesses and inspire terror across the commercial landscape.

New York Times: States Are Right to Rebel Against Big Tech

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March 18, 2021— In an exclusive essay for The New York Times, Economic Liberties’ Matt Stoller and Pat Garofalo argued in favor of state antitrust bills that would dismantle Apple and Google’s monopoly over the distribution of smartphone apps.