The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was never intended to serve as a government fact-checker, but Commissioner Brendan Carr appears eager to wield its authority to police media outlets that don’t align with his views. His latest move? Targeting CBS over its editorial decisions in an interview with Vice President Kamala Read more…
The House Judiciary Committee has released a damning two-part report on FTC Chair Lina Khan’s tenure, highlighting her disregard for legal norms, politicization of the agency, and troubling collaboration with European regulators to undermine U.S. businesses. The report also details how Khan used the FTC to target Elon Musk and Read more…
On his first day as the 47th president, Donald Trump took swift action to protect Americans’ First Amendment rights by issuing an executive order aimed at ending federal censorship. This bold move underscores the need to prevent government officials from pressuring private companies into silencing dissent. Below, an excerpt from 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…
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…
As Congress prepares to vote on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), it’s crucial to look beyond its seemingly noble intentions. While the bill purports to protect children from online harms, its provisions pose a significant threat to free speech and digital freedom. Below, Market Institute President Charles Sauer delves Read more…
In a new article at Real Clear Markets Norm Singleton, Senior Fellow at the Market Institute, sheds light on the ongoing debate surrounding TikTok. Singleton addresses the significant role TikTok plays in connecting millions of Americans, emphasizing its impact on social interactions and small businesses. With over 150 million users, Read more…
In a new piece at Real Clear Markets, Market Institute President Charles Sauer delves into the heart of democracy’s battlefront with a focus on free speech. His exploration centers on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Murthy v. Missouri, where the lawsuit contends that federal officials, including President Biden, violated Read more…
In an era where digital communication intersects with governance, the revelations of government intervention in social media companies have ignited a contentious dialogue on free speech and its preservation. The Market Institute President Charles Sauer underscores in Real Clear Markets that this issue surpasses debates over private company autonomy, emphasizing Read more…