Zephyr Teachout for The Guardian “The US Congress just got more power to investigate big tech. Let’s make it count.”
Washington, D.C.—In an op-ed for The Guardian, Zephyr Teachout explains how the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Mazars reaffirmed Congress’ ability to investigate big corporations just in time for one of the biggest Congressional corporate showdowns in a decade.
Politico: The pandemic multiplied TikTok’s audience — and its critics in Washington
July 9, 2020— Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller spoke to Politico about the dangers of TikTok’s expansion and their ability to shape communications in the U.S.
3M Knowingly Sold Flawed PPE to U.S. Military, Finds New American Prospect-Economic Liberties Investigation
Washington D.C — The American Prospect and the American Economic Liberties Project today released “3M: Monopoly, Misrepresentation and Malpractice,” a new investigation from Economic Liberties' Policy Analyst Olivia Webb that exposes 3M’s plot to sell flawed earplugs to the U.S. military, which caused hundreds of thousands of troops to suffer hearing loss.
Los Angeles Times: Uber bets Postmates deal will be path to profitability
July 6, 2020—The Los Angeles Times featured Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller’s response to the Uber-Postmates merger, highlighting her critique of their harmful business model.
Antitrust Enforcers Must Block Devastating Uber-Postmates Merger
Washington, D.C. — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to reporting from Bloomberg, which revealed that Uber, the parent company of Uber Eats, is seeking to acquire Postmates for $2.65 billion.