In his new article, Norm Singleton, Senior Fellow at The Market Institute, dissects the intricate relationship between organized labor, politics, and the evolving American workforce. Singleton critiques the impact of government-driven policies on union interests, highlighting the potential job insecurity stemming from the shift to electric vehicles and the Democrats’ Read more…
Ohio Representative and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan’s distinctive approach to GOP leadership, emphasized by his strategic focus on oversight and a unique stance on antitrust, as well as legislative efforts like the Free Speech Protection Act, underscores his commitment to shaping policies in alignment with constitutional values and Read more…
Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in The Daily Caller describing the importance of the House Republican conference making certain tax provisions permanent. Given the yearlong dysfunction within the House Republican Conference, it’s fair to wonder whether they can find agreement on anything. On business tax issues, Read more…
In 2023, Taylor Swift’s concert tour saw overwhelming demand, with fans willing to pay over $1,000 for tickets. Market Institute Senior Fellow John Tamny explores Swift’s ingenious solution to this high-demand problem: she filmed her closing shows at SoFi Stadium and had the concert film, “Eras Tour,” screened in theaters. Read more…
After Bernie Sanders’ 2020 primary loss, his fervent supporters regrouped under the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) banner, employing a tactic called “salting” to infiltrate companies and rally workers for unionization. As socialism gains traction within the Democratic Party, the YDSA and unions are focusing on organizing workers to Read more…
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham’s Digital Consumer Commission Act is a threat to free speech, granting excessive censorship powers under the guise of combating online harassment. The bill’s ban on preferencing assumes consumers are incapable of making informed choices, unfairly penalizing businesses for providing better services. This proposed legislation Read more…
A letter organized by the Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) and signed by the Market Institute, was sent today to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo with nearly three dozen signatories representing more than 30 national and state free-market organizations expressing concern with the Biden Administration’s disregard for Congressional intent in Read more…
In the early days of the internet, Kimbal Musk and his brother Elon faced skepticism from the president of the Toronto Star who couldn’t fathom the idea of computerized information replacing the phone book. This story serves as a reminder that executives often fail to grasp the evolving nature of Read more…
In a concerning constitutional twist, the appointment of Julie Su as Acting Secretary of Labor, bypassing Senate confirmation, has ignited debate. The Constitution’s emphasis on checks and balances is at the core of the issue, as the Senate’s role in confirming key executive appointments is being questioned. Beyond procedural matters, Read more…
President Biden’s Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su, who played a role in California’s controversial labor law AB 5, is a serious concern for American workers and the gig economy. Su’s history of supporting reclassification of independent contractors could undermine the flexibility that gig workers value. It’s essential for President Biden Read more…