Opposition to data centers has become an increasingly bipartisan cause. But efforts to slow or block their development risk undermining the very innovation that can address concerns about energy costs, water use, and infrastructure. In a new commentary in RealClearMarkets, Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton explains that data centers Read more…
In a recent column at RealClearMarkets, Market Institute President Charles Sauer highlights an important tension within the Trump Administration’s approach to regulation. While the administration has wisely pulled back from the overly aggressive antitrust enforcement of the Biden years, troubling moves at the FCC and FTC risk undermining the First Read more…
In a recent State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City ignited controversy by labeling social media as a “public health crisis” for children. Market Institute President Charles Sauer, a staunch advocate for free markets and individual liberty, challenges this narrative in his latest article in Read more…
Debates surrounding TikTok’s ascent in the United States have sparked concerns over its potential to influence American culture and serve as a conduit for foreign influence, notably from China. Critics warn of an impending cultural shift, echoing fears of an “epidemic” driven by the platform’s widespread reach. However, a nuanced 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…