Economic Liberties Releases Model Legislation to Eliminate Airlines’ Liability Shield
September 20, 2022 — On the heels of a recent letter from 38 state attorneys general urging Congress to empower them to enforce consumer protections for airline travelers, the American Economic Liberties Project today released a new piece of model legislation, How to Address the Air Travel Crisis: Eliminating the Airlines’ Legal Liability Shield,
Common Dreams: While Fighting Workers, Railroads Made Over $10 Billion in Stock Buybacks
September 19, 2022 — As railroad executives were fighting workers on vital protections and sick leave, Economic Liberties' Executive Director Sarah Miller spoke with Common Dreams about how these same railroad executives have enjoyed record profits because of industry deregulation.
Boston Globe: Air passengers could see sweeping reforms and easier refunds. Consumer advocates and lawmakers say it’s still not enough
September 19, 2022 — The Boston Globe exclusively covered the release of Economic Liberties' model legislation that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Transportation’s status as sole regulator of the airline industry.
Marketplace: Big Tech battles antitrust cases at home and abroad
September 19, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Research Director Matt Stoller joined Marketplace Tech to discuss the ripple effects of the EU's latest fine toward Google and California's recent suit against Amazon.
Gizmodo: Apple’s Quietly Funding an ‘Astroturf Lobbying Group’ Claiming to Represent App Developers
September 19, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown discussed The App Association with Gizmodo and explained why it's nothing more than a "Big Tech front group."