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The American Prospect: The Big Tech of Health Care

Healthcare

April 5, 2021— In a new investigative piece for The America Prospect, Economic Liberties’ Krista Brown and Olivia Webb exposed UnitedHealth’s latest merger, detailing how the deal threatens to imperil the entire healthcare system.

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

Anti-Monopoly Policies & EnforcementState and Local PolicyTech

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.

Marker: The Revolt Against the 30% Mafia

Independent Business & Entrepreneurship

March 15, 2021 — In an exclusive piece for Medium, Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Moe Tkacik dug into the extraordinary 30% fees dominant corporations are charging entrepreneurs and independent businesses forced to rely on their infrastructure.

Public Seminar: A Better Way to Do Corporate Giveaways

State and Local PolicyTech

March 8, 2021 — Writing for Public Seminar, Economic Liberties’ State and Local Policy Director Pat Garofalo outlined why states should abandon corporate tax breaks for big corporations like Amazon.

Medium: It’s Time for Democrats to Confront How Badly Big Tech Hates Workers

Labor

March 8, 2021 — Writing for Medium, Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Moe Tkacik explained why Biden’s stealth appointment of Prop 22 creator Seth Harris poses a serious threat to workers.

Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota must curb anti-competitive tactics if it wants to be an innovation center

State and Local PolicyTech

March 3, 2021 — Writing for the Minnesota Reformer, Economic Liberties’ State and Local Policy Director Pat Garofalo and Justin Stofferahn detailed why new legislation to curb Big Tech’s anti-competitive tactics in Minnesota is essential to breaking the power of monopolists.