ProPublica: Here’s Why Rapid COVID Tests Are So Expensive and Hard to Find
November 4, 2021 — On the heels of a letter Economic Liberties sent to the U.S. FDA, A ProPublica investigation found that that incompetence and pandemic profiteering are the reason at-home COVID-19 tests are so pricey and hard to find.
Axios: The small agency that’s threatening Big Tech
November 3, 2021 — Following Rohit Chopra’s confirmation to lead the CFPB, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller spoke to Axios about Chopra’s experience taking on big corporations.
Canary Media: Are concrete makers moving fast enough to switch to lower-carbon products?
November 3, 2021 — In a deep dive on the cement industry, Canary Media took a close look at Economic Liberties’ report “A Better Foundation: Addressing Consolidation in the Cement and Concrete Industries to Secure Low-Carbon Alternatives.”
Associated Press: US files antitrust suit to stop major book publisher merger
November 2, 2021 — After the Department of Justice filed an antirust suit to stop Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller explained to The Associated Press how this case sends a clear sign that DOJ isn’t afraid to use their authority to combat consolidation.
Reuters: Penguin’s big book deal gets a regulatory ice bath
November 2, 2021 — After the DOJ announced their inquiry into Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster, Reuters cited Economic Liberties’ on how rarely these types of mergers are blocked.