Alden Global Capital’s Acquisition of Tribune Publishing Should Be Illegal
February 17, 2021 — Economic Liberties released the following statement in response to news that Alden Global Capital plans to acquire Tribune Publishing, the publisher of nine major metropolitan dailies including The New York Daily News, The Chicago Tribune, and The Virginian-Pilot.
New York Daily News: Facebook bans news sharing in Australia over proposed law
February 17, 2021 — The New York Daily News featured a statement from Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller that condemned Facebook’s recent attack on Australian publishers and the ongoing threat of its monopoly power.
Reuters: Reaction to Facebook blocking Australian news
February 17, 2021 — Reuters featured remarks from Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller on Facebook’s use of monopoly power to threaten a democratic society’s sovereign power.
North Dakota App Bill Demonstrates Growing Momentum to Challenge Big Tech’s Dominance
February 16, 2021 – The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement after the North Dakota Senate voted on SB-2333, a bill to limit the power of dominant app distributors such as Apple.
Law360: ND Senate Nixes Bill Targeting App Store Exclusivity
February 16, 2021 — Law 360 featured Economic Liberties’ State and Local Policy Director Pat Garofalo’s statement on North Dakota’s SB2333 and the growing momentum to challenge Big Tech’s unfair and monopolistic practices.