Factsheet: Strengthening Democracy at the FTC
December 22, 2021 — In a letter to Federal Trade Commission staff, Chair Lina Khan laid out a vision to “further democratize the agency” by “recognizing the agency as a public body whose work shapes the distribution of power and opportunity across our economy.” Our latest factsheet documents Chair Khan's efforts to usher in this new era of democratization and consensus-building.
The American Prospect: Built to Lie
December 3, 2021 — In The American Prospect, Senior Fellow Moe Tkacik reviews Peter Robison’s new book about the Boeing 737 MAX disaster and exposes the company’s allergy to the truth.
Big Tech Guide for State Lawmakers: Stop Subsidizing Big Tech’s Expansion
November 9, 2021 — "Stop Subsidizing Big Tech’s Expansion" is part three of "Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers."
Big Tech Guide for State Lawmakers: Regulate App Store Dominance to Help Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
November 9, 2021 — "Regulate App Store Dominance to Help Small and Mid-Sized Businesses" is part one of "Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers."
Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers
November 9, 2021 — “Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers" examines the problems harms posed by Big Tech, outlines potential policy solutions for state lawmakers, and explains how they can respond to critiques – both legitimate and not – from those invested in the status quo.
Big Tech Guide for State Lawmakers: Provide Antitrust Enforcers With More Resources
November 9, 2021 — "Provide Antitrust Enforcers With More Resources" is part eight of "Tools for Taking on Big Tech’s Economic Power: A Guide for State Lawmakers."