Economic Liberties Applauds FTC Announcement to Explore Rules to Rein In Big Tech Commercial Surveillance
August 11, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement today in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement that it is exploring rules to crack down on harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security.
Niagara Officials Must Block $123 Million Amazon Warehouse Deal
August 9, 2022 — Ahead of an August 10th vote in Niagara, New York, that would hand Amazon nearly $123 million in tax incentives in exchange for a warehouse, a coalition of national and New York-based organizations and labor unions — including the American Economic Liberties Project, Amazon Labor Union, Fight Corporate Monopolies, Good Jobs First, and New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness — are demanding that local officials vote to block the harmful deal.
Common Dreams: With Antitrust Bills Stalled, Watchdogs Demand Schumer Disclose Big Tech Donations
August 9, 2022 — Common Dreams wrote about a letter Economic Liberties signed onto urging Senator Chuck Schumer to disclose any campaign donations he's received from Big Tech companies.
Niagara-Gazette: 2 more watchdogs urge rejection of Amazon tax breaks
August 9, 2022 — The Niagara-Gazette wrote about a coalition letter spearheaded by Economic Liberties that called on Niagara officials to block a $123 million tax break for Amazon.
New York Focus: Amazon Likely to Win Nine-Figure Tax Break To Build Western New York Warehouse
August 9, 2022 — Ahead of an August 10th vote in Niagara, New York, that would hand Amazon nearly $123 million in tax incentives in exchange for a warehouse, New York Focus covered a coalition letter spearheaded by Economic Liberties that demands local officials vote to block the deal.