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 recent comments, Ohio Senator JD Vance praised Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Lina Khan for her performance, stating she was “doing a pretty good job.” However, a deeper look into Khan’s tenure reveals significant controversies and criticisms. The House Judiciary Committee recently released a report that paints a starkly Read more…
In President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, one of the most controversial proposals is a $389 million increase for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), representing an 11% boost. Critics argue that the FTC, under Chair Lina Khan, is mismanaging resources and pursuing a radical agenda that deviates from traditional antitrust Read more…
In a new analysis by Norm Singleton, a Senior Fellow at The Market Institute, and featured in Real Clear Markets, uncovers the alarming trend of regulatory agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aiding and abetting union agendas. The recent unveiling of a “universal proxy” rule by the SEC Read more…
For advocates of free markets, the role of government in regulating markets is a crucial battleground where principles of individual freedom clash with centralized control. Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets that examines how Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Kennedy’s views on market Read more…
As Congress pushes forward with a TikTok ban, Senior Fellow at the Market Institute John Tamny argues in a new piece at Real Clear Markets why Americans should not be so quick to support this move. He writes: “”Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Read more…
A push in Congress to ban Tiktok under the guise of national security concerns is picking up steam. Market Institute President Charles Sauer is pushing back in a new article at Real Clear Markets citing the extreme irony of creating an internet fire wall to block out a Chinese tech Read more…
In the realm of healthcare politics, a glaring power dynamic emerges: giant corporations, notably hospitals, wield disproportionate influence over policy decisions and spending. A new article in Inside Sources by Charles Sauer explores the contentious issue of “Site Neutral” payment reform, revealing how this policy discrepancy enables hospitals to charge Read more…
In the aftermath of the tragic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the spotlight has once again turned to the state of America’s railroads and the proposed legislation aiming to improve safety measures within the industry. However, as time has passed, it’s become increasingly apparent that the policies being touted Read more…
The U.S. International Trade Commission recently released a 500-page report exploring the complex nexus of intellectual property, COVID-19, and access to essential drugs and tests. Despite the extensive analysis, the report notably refrains from drawing a definitive conclusion, leaving policymakers to navigate the nuanced terrain of innovation and public health. Read more…