Public Seminar: Break Up the Tech Monopoly
February 3, 2021 — In Public Seminar, Economic Liberties’ State and Local Policy Director Pat Garofalo explained why breaking up Google and Facebook, restricting their targeted ads business structure and removing their liability shield will help save local journalism.
How To Prevent the Next Social Media-Driven Attack On Democracy—and Avoid a Big Tech Censorship Regime
February 3, 2021 — “How To Prevent the Next Social Media-Driven Attack On Democracy—and Avoid a Big Tech Censorship Regime" explains why confronting the gatekeeping power and corrupt profit motives of social media platforms is key to addressing online extremism.
Amazon is Coming to Town: A reporter’s guide to covering Amazon in your community – on deadline
January 15, 2021 — With Good Jobs First, we're sharing five suggestions for how reporters can cover Amazon with depth and reality – even if they’re on deadline.
Washington Post: We’re better off without Trump on Twitter. And worse off with Twitter in charge.
January 14, 2021 — In an exclusive for The Washington Post, Economic Liberties’ Steering Committee member Zephyr Teachout explained how the targeted advertising business model used by social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook is corrupting our politics, and why lawmakers must take it on.
Courage to Learn: Amazon
January 12, 2021 – “Courage to Learn: Amazon” is a must-read primer on Amazon that includes key recommendations for breaking its power.