WBUR: The corporate monopolies behind the national baby formula shortage
May 19, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller joined WBUR’s On Point Radio to discuss corporate monopolies, infant formula and hungry babies.
Biden Administration Launches USMCA Labor Case Against Panasonic As Firm Violates Rights of Reynosa Workers that Elected Independent Union
May 18, 2022 — Rethink Trade welcomes the launch of this enforcement action against Panasonic Automotive Systems de Mexico S.A. de C.V. by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to a petition documenting the corporation’s denial of workers’ guaranteed labor rights at its Reynosa, Mexico auto parts facility.
New York’s Efforts to Ban Secret Deals Will Bring Transparency and Accountability
May 18, 2022 — Ban Secret Deals, a coalition of national and state-based policy and advocacy partners fighting to bring accountability and transparency to state and local economic development, today applauded New York state senators for passing S1196, legislation that prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements in economic development deals.
The Hill: Biden-Bezos feud escalates
May 17, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Communications Director Robyn Shapiro talked with The Hill about Jeff Bezos’s Twitter feud with President Biden and why it should be seen as an effort by the Amazon chief to show his own political power.
TIME: Washington Politicians Helped Create the Baby Formula Shortage. Can They Solve It?
May 17, 2022 — In the wake of the baby formula crisis, Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller spoke with TIME about government’s role in structuring markets, so we do not have fragile supply chains that lead to shortages.