Jim Jordan Is a Big Tech Ally
January 27, 2023 — In response to news that Republican leader Representative Jim Jordan is kicking Freedom Caucus co-founder Representative Ken Buck from his position as the lead Republican on the Antitrust Subcommittee, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Senate Judiciary Committee to DOJ: Break Up Ticketmaster
January 24, 2023 — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s first hearing of the 118th Congress was a clear-eyed, bipartisan rejection of Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s monopoly power and abuse. Zeroing in on the many ways Live Nation-Ticketmaster exploits its dominance to harm artists, venues, promoters, and consumers, the hearing offered overwhelming evidence to support the reported investigation underway at the Department of Justice.
DOJ Demands a Break Up of Google’s Advertising Monopoly
January 24, 2023 — In response to news that the Department of Justice Antitrust Division has filed a suit against Google for monopolization in digital advertising, specifically asking for a break up of the search giant, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Economic Liberties Releases White Paper With Congresswoman Summer Lee and PA Rep. Sara Innamorato on Combating Hospital Monopoly
January 17, 2023 — The American Economic Liberties Project today released “Critical Condition: How UPMC’s Monopoly Power Harms Workers and Patients.”
Albertsons’ Special Dividend Scheme Puts Consumers, Producers, and Local Communities At Risk
January 17, 2023 — Following the Washington State Supreme Court’s decision to allow Albertsons' $4 billion special dividend payout to investors ahead of its merger with Kroger, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.