FTC Unanimously Votes to Protect Schoolchildren’s Privacy from Big Tech
May 19, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project today issued the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s vote affirming a new policy statement prioritizing education technology in the enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Freight Waves: Giant container ships are ruining everything
May 19, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller talked with FreightWaves about why consolidation is clogging up our ports and leading to supply chain bottlenecks.
Breaking Up and Regulating Google’s Ad Tech Business is Key to Fair Online Advertising Markets
May 19, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties released the following statement in support of new legislation introduced by Senators Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, Ted Cruz, and Richard Blumenthal to break up and regulate Google’s advertising technology business.
New York Times: You Shouldn’t Need a Doctor’s Note to Switch Formula Brands
May 19, 2022 — In a New York Times column, Jessica Grose cited Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller’s BIG newsletter on WIC’s relationship with baby formula companies.
HuffPost: As Biden Taps War Powers On Formula Shortage, Congress Takes Baby Steps
May 19, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Senior Fellow Moe Tkacik discussed President Biden’s decision to invoke the Defense Production Act to address massive baby formula shortages with HuffPost.