In a new article for RealClearMarkets, Market Institute President Charles Sauer sounds the alarm on the Senate’s confirmation of Abigail “Gail” Slater as Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. Slater’s support for Lina Khan-style antitrust policies marks another win for the growing “Khanservative” movement—conservatives who’ve abandoned free markets Read more…
For millions of viewers, the Super Bowl is as much about the commercials as it is about the game. But this year, one ad sparked more than just conversation—it triggered bipartisan concern over patient safety and regulatory oversight. Hims/Hers, a telemedicine giant, ran a minute-long ad promoting its GLP-1 knockoff Read more…
As government regulation has tightened its grip over the past four years, the potential for groundbreaking innovation in the U.S. has been stifled. However, with the dawn of a new administration, there’s reason to be optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. A pro-innovation approach can help unleash Read more…
As economic growth hinges on the ability of companies to innovate freely, recent actions by the FTC and DOJ are raising serious concerns. In this Forbes article, Market Institute Senior Fellow John Tamny examines the dangers of these agencies’ frequent monopoly accusations and leaks, which destabilize corporations and drain essential Read more…
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Murthy v Missouri leaves government-driven censorship unchecked. This case sought to hold federal officials accountable for pressuring social media to silence dissent on topics from COVID policies to Hunter Biden’s laptop. With leaked emails showing threats and demands from officials, it’s clear Americans need Read more…
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to remand Moody v. NetChoice back to the lower courts has reignited the debate over whether social media companies should be treated as common carriers. At stake are fundamental questions about free speech, censorship, and the role of government in regulating online platforms. Proponents argue Read more…
The United States is at a critical juncture in its competition with global rivals, particularly China, for leadership in critical and emerging technologies. This week, a coalition of conservative leaders sent a powerful message to Congress, urging action to safeguard America’s position as a global technology leader. The key to Read more…
In the vast landscape of internet regulation, few laws have been as influential—or as controversial—as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. At the heart of this debate are 26 words that have shaped the digital age: “No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be Read more…
Public figures often use a tactic called the non-denial denial to avoid giving straight answers to tough questions. FTC Chair Lina Khan showcased this technique during her testimony before a House Appropriations Subcommittee, where she was questioned about the FTC’s aggressive antitrust policies and international collaborations. In his article, Market Read more…
In an age where technology plays an increasingly crucial role in our daily lives and industries, the importance of innovation cannot be overstated. However, current legislative moves in Congress are threatening to stifle a significant part of this progress due to an overreaction toward Chinese technology companies. In the article Read more…