Forty-odd years after neoliberalism took hold it’s clear it doesn’t work. In fact, it never had either a robust theory or the data to back up its claims. Time to introduce a new, more freeing capitalism that allows all people to live up to their potential. That’s what I do in my

Whether 413 or 579 stores are sold off, Kroger's divestiture plan is designed to fail.

In fact, the bigger divestiture 'simply increases the challenge C&S would have trying to operate a hodgepodge chain of retail stores,' as UFCW locals said today.👇
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'In the 1970s we shifted our view of political economy and who we are as a people. We thought of ourselves as a free people—then we started to think of ourselves as just consumers.'

Matt Stoller on the decline of economic liberty on Bankshot Podcast.👇🎧
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From more drug pricing wins to forced merger abandonments in ag and hospitality, antimonopolists have had another across-the-board productive month.

Get up to speed with the latest Morgan's Monopoly Digest from Morgan Harper and Lilly Solomon.👇
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Did you know Lori Wallach and Rethink Trade is also @rethinktrade.bsky.social have a new podcast?

Give them a follow to keep up to date on the latest happenings in the fight against corporate-rigged trade agreements.
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“That’s old-fashioned price fixing using new technology.”

ICYMI: AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes talks to More Perfect Union about how RealPage's rent-setting algorithm harms renters.

When we talk about freedom, whose freedom are we talking about? Polluters? Big Tech? Multinationals? Or yours and mine? I wrote a book about what true freedom is and how to set about achieving it. Out tomorrow, The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society, published by

'[Neoliberalism] has led to the freedom of a few at the expense of the many.'

'For a long time, the right has tried to establish a monopoly over the invocation of freedom. It’s time to reclaim the word.'

Must-read from Joseph E. Stiglitz's new book.👇
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Are you passionate about the fight to protect our economic liberties from concentrated corporate power?

We're excited to announce we are hiring a legal fellow— learn more and apply.👇
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'Bezos came to call this the 'daily habit,' which would make Amazon an essential part of people’s lives in both implicit and explicit ways.'

Just some totally not-sinister stuff from 'one of the most powerful and most feared companies in history.'
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Still relevant... thebignewsletter.com/p/the-tiktok-p…

The second annual Anti-Monopoly Summit is May 21st in DC.

As we head into a crucial year, join us as we take stock of our movement’s progress, celebrate wins, strategize what’s next, and engage with enforcers and senior policymakers. Get tickets.👇
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If this is actually a prevalent reason for employers non-compete restrictions, we ought to be seeing strong opposition to the proposed rule from labor unions. Instead, the opposition appears to be coming exclusively from big business.

'For decades, Apple has used its dominant position demand the lowest prices, the thinnest margins, and exclusive terms from suppliers.'

Erik Peinert quoted in Bloomberg Law on our letter urging Antitrust Division to investigate Apple's exclusive dealing with TSMC.
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Did you know Lori Wallach and Rethink Trade is also @rethinktrade.bsky.social have a new podcast?

Follow along to keep up to date on the latest happenings in the fight against corporate-rigged trade agreements.👇🎧
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'In the 1970s we shifted our view of political economy and who we are as a people. We thought of ourselves as a free people—then we started to think of ourselves as just consumers.'

Matt Stoller on the decline of economic liberties Bankshot Podcast.🎧👇
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I'm sorry but in what world is reducing the number of studios in Hollywood a good idea? Sony and Paramount combining would be terrible and possibly illegal. deadline.com/2024/04/paramo…

“Amazon now takes one of every $2 that a seller makes, so sellers are effectively paying a 50% Amazon tax that has steadily been increasing over the last decade. And prices are higher for shoppers as a result.'

Lina Khan sums it up.👇
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