The Hill Rising: Matt Stoller says cheerleading industry shows why antitrust laws are ‘insufficient
May 28, 2021 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller joined The Hill Rising to discuss how poor antitrust enforcement allowed corporations like Varsity Brands to take over whole sectors of the economy.
CBS News: After Washington, D.C., sues Amazon, other states reportedly consider antitrust actions
May 28, 2021 — CBS News featured remarks from Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller in their coverage of Amazon’s efforts to acquire MGM Studios.
WSJ: DoorDash and Uber Eats Are Hot. They’re Still Not Making Money.
May 28, 2021 — The Wall Street Journal highlighted research from the Protect Our Restaurant campaign, which is tracking the more than 70 state and local fee caps passed to rein in dominant delivery apps.
18 Progressive Groups Push CFPB to Take On Big Banks
May 27, 2021—Today, 18 groups, including the American Economic Liberties Project, sent a letter to Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau David Uejio urging him to create safeguards for consumers’ access to their financial data and encouraging the agency to promote competition in the industry.
16 National Orgs Urge Biden to Keep Section 230 Out of Trade Agreements
May 27, 2021 — Today, 15 national organizations called on President Biden to put an end to the recent U.S. government practice of enshrining Section 230-like protections for Big Tech platforms into trade agreements.