Open Markets Institute
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We are a group of journalists & scholars in policy & economics working at the vanguard of antimonopoly to achieve victories that empower everyone. Learn more: openmarketsinstitute.org
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It is essential to democracy that we design our policies and markets to independently fund and preserve journalism. Especially in the age of AI.
Learn how: www.journalismliberty.org/saving-journ... 2/2
Learn how: www.journalismliberty.org/saving-journ... 2/2
Saving Journalism — Center for Journalism & Liberty
The Open Markets Institute uses journalism to promote greater awareness of the political and economic dangers of monopolization.
www.journalismliberty.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
It is essential to democracy that we design our policies and markets to independently fund and preserve journalism. Especially in the age of AI.
Learn how: www.journalismliberty.org/saving-journ... 2/2
Learn how: www.journalismliberty.org/saving-journ... 2/2
Before the House Judiciary Cmte. kicks off their hearing on how the EU supposedly threatens American free speech, here's a brief on how it's actually the opposite: Dominant tech companies, unchecked, have manipulated all of our political discourse. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Policy Brief Warns: U.S. “Free Speech” Attacks Threaten Europe’s Sovereignty and Democracy — Open Markets Institute
CJL director Dr. Courtney Radsch and Europe director Max von Thun author a brief arguing that dominant U.S. platforms such as Google, Meta and X wield unprecedented power to manipulate political d...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Before the House Judiciary Cmte. kicks off their hearing on how the EU supposedly threatens American free speech, here's a brief on how it's actually the opposite: Dominant tech companies, unchecked, have manipulated all of our political discourse. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Critical points from @taylorlorenz.bsky.social: "Big Tech platforms wield far too much power over our information landscape to continue operating without transparency."
Or real checks on their power and reach.
Or real checks on their power and reach.
“Political parties have sought to crack down on independent journalism, especially when it challenges power…”
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social explains why Americans shouldn’t count on Big Tech to protect free speech following the US takeover of TikTok.
Read the full article: zeteo.com/p/trump-tikt...
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social explains why Americans shouldn’t count on Big Tech to protect free speech following the US takeover of TikTok.
Read the full article: zeteo.com/p/trump-tikt...
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Critical points from @taylorlorenz.bsky.social: "Big Tech platforms wield far too much power over our information landscape to continue operating without transparency."
Or real checks on their power and reach.
Or real checks on their power and reach.
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The Google/Wiz merger needs further scrutiny and should not be cleared. Our joint submission to the EU's competition authority with @openmarkets.bsky.social, @balancedeconomy.bsky.social, @somoamsterdam.bsky.social & @article19europe.bsky.social: rebalance-now.de/en/our-submi...
Our submission on the Risks of Google’s Acquisition of Wiz - Rebalance Now
Google intends to acquire the cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion. This would be the largest acquisition in Google’s history and another step toward strengthening Google’s market power. Together wi...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The Google/Wiz merger needs further scrutiny and should not be cleared. Our joint submission to the EU's competition authority with @openmarkets.bsky.social, @balancedeconomy.bsky.social, @somoamsterdam.bsky.social & @article19europe.bsky.social: rebalance-now.de/en/our-submi...
@danielahanley.bsky.social shares his take on "The Trends That Will Define US Antitrust in 2026" @promarket.bsky.social
www.promarket.org/2026/01/15/t...
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The Trends That Will Define US Antitrust in 2026 - ProMarket
Four experts predict the trends that will define United States antitrust and competition in 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
@danielahanley.bsky.social shares his take on "The Trends That Will Define US Antitrust in 2026" @promarket.bsky.social
www.promarket.org/2026/01/15/t...
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🚨 The House Monopoly Busters Caucus is rightly asking the Surface Transportation Board to examine the impacts of a Norfolk Southern - Union Pacific merger, specifically with regard to workers, safety, and market competition.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🚨 The House Monopoly Busters Caucus is rightly asking the Surface Transportation Board to examine the impacts of a Norfolk Southern - Union Pacific merger, specifically with regard to workers, safety, and market competition.
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If you aren't terminally online, you may have wondered why Elizabeth Warren kicked off this week with fiery warnings to Democrats about the billionaires pushing the Abundance campaign.
Don't worry, we've got you covered. libertyandpower.substack.com/p/why-elizab...
Don't worry, we've got you covered. libertyandpower.substack.com/p/why-elizab...
Why Elizabeth Warren Declared War on Abundance Billionaires
In a fiery speech, Warren warned the Abundance agenda has been captured by Big-Tech and billionaires—and is hollowing out Democrats’ economic message when voters want a fight.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
If you aren't terminally online, you may have wondered why Elizabeth Warren kicked off this week with fiery warnings to Democrats about the billionaires pushing the Abundance campaign.
Don't worry, we've got you covered. libertyandpower.substack.com/p/why-elizab...
Don't worry, we've got you covered. libertyandpower.substack.com/p/why-elizab...
Our regular newsletter, The Corner, is now on Substack. This week's focus: All eyes may be on the Netflix / Paramount / Warner Bros debate, but Google TV is also flexing its monopoly muscle. openmarkets.substack.com/p/the-corner...
The Corner Newsletter: January 13th, 2025
Google Flexes its TV Monopoly & OMI’s Testimony on Netflix-Warner Bros
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January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Our regular newsletter, The Corner, is now on Substack. This week's focus: All eyes may be on the Netflix / Paramount / Warner Bros debate, but Google TV is also flexing its monopoly muscle. openmarkets.substack.com/p/the-corner...
Did @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social just put the final nail in the "Abundance" coffin? She challenged its advocates to prove they are advancing the public good, rather than give the wealthy interests championing it more of what they want. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren lays out vision for a 'big tent,' telling Democrats not to cater to wealthy donors
The former presidential candidate called out a "tepid, nibble-around-the-edges approach" to economic policy and criticized specific figures in the party by name as part of the problem.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Did @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social just put the final nail in the "Abundance" coffin? She challenged its advocates to prove they are advancing the public good, rather than give the wealthy interests championing it more of what they want. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Ahead of tomorrow's House Judiciary hearing on consolidation in streaming services (the Netflix - Warner Bros acquisition), here's a reminder that regulators can choose to block any media giant from buying Warner Bros: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Consolidating Streaming Under Netflix Is Bad for Everyone. US Antitrust Authorities Should Flip the Script & Promote Industry Independence — Open Markets Institute
Netflix’s bid to swallow Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming business is a raw deal for viewers, writers, creators, theaters. Karina Montoya weighs in.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's House Judiciary hearing on consolidation in streaming services (the Netflix - Warner Bros acquisition), here's a reminder that regulators can choose to block any media giant from buying Warner Bros: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
The Trump administration is punishing the very people trying to protect Western democracy from Big Tech oligarchs and their control over our information systems.
Barry Lynn's statement on the travel ban on 5 European citizens: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Barry Lynn's statement on the travel ban on 5 European citizens: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Barry Lynn Condemns Travel Bans on European Citizens — Open Markets Institute
Barry Lynn condemns travel bans on five European citizens on the theory that their efforts to regulate the behavior of dominant online communications platforms amounted to censorship of American citiz...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Trump administration is punishing the very people trying to protect Western democracy from Big Tech oligarchs and their control over our information systems.
Barry Lynn's statement on the travel ban on 5 European citizens: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Barry Lynn's statement on the travel ban on 5 European citizens: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
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Calling this out is a good first step - billionaire oligarchs who run media are bending the knee to Trump for their own bottom line.
There's a solution in the stated problem: Don't allow them to own media & communications platforms to this extent.
There's a solution in the stated problem: Don't allow them to own media & communications platforms to this extent.
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Calling this out is a good first step - billionaire oligarchs who run media are bending the knee to Trump for their own bottom line.
There's a solution in the stated problem: Don't allow them to own media & communications platforms to this extent.
There's a solution in the stated problem: Don't allow them to own media & communications platforms to this extent.
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This is precisely the danger of US systems of government failing to contain - even supporting, in the case of the FCC - Donald Trump's demand for ideological censorship. First, with the 60 Minutes settlement, then the Paramount sale and installation of Weiss.
NEW: Bari Weiss addresses her decision to hold last night's CECOT story on the CBS News morning editorial call: "Our viewers come first, not a listing schedule or anything else..."
December 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is precisely the danger of US systems of government failing to contain - even supporting, in the case of the FCC - Donald Trump's demand for ideological censorship. First, with the 60 Minutes settlement, then the Paramount sale and installation of Weiss.
"Watchdog groups like the Open Markets Institute have been critical of rapid growth spearheaded by certain investor-backed chains, with their heavy emphasis on maximizing enrollment and minimizing operational costs. Both factors can come at the cost of quality care."
When state funds are invested, the economics of operating a child care center change. So can the players. www.vox.com/policy/47230...
What if child care could make you rich?
When state funds are invested, the economics of operating a child care center change. So can the players.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Watchdog groups like the Open Markets Institute have been critical of rapid growth spearheaded by certain investor-backed chains, with their heavy emphasis on maximizing enrollment and minimizing operational costs. Both factors can come at the cost of quality care."
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Absolutely ridiculous.
Today's FCC hearing at the Senate Commerce Committee saw vigorous, bipartisan objection to Brendan Carr's media censorship on Donald Trump's behalf.
Carr's claim the FCC doesn't have an obligation to act independently & in the public's interest is a fireable offense.
Today's FCC hearing at the Senate Commerce Committee saw vigorous, bipartisan objection to Brendan Carr's media censorship on Donald Trump's behalf.
Carr's claim the FCC doesn't have an obligation to act independently & in the public's interest is a fireable offense.
LUHAN: Is the FCC an independent agency?
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Absolutely ridiculous.
Today's FCC hearing at the Senate Commerce Committee saw vigorous, bipartisan objection to Brendan Carr's media censorship on Donald Trump's behalf.
Carr's claim the FCC doesn't have an obligation to act independently & in the public's interest is a fireable offense.
Today's FCC hearing at the Senate Commerce Committee saw vigorous, bipartisan objection to Brendan Carr's media censorship on Donald Trump's behalf.
Carr's claim the FCC doesn't have an obligation to act independently & in the public's interest is a fireable offense.
There's a real danger SCOTUS will side with Trump and transform America's independent agencies for regulating corporate & financial power into extensions of the executive.
In fact, agencies like the FTC under Ferguson are already doing Trump's bidding. 1/2
In fact, agencies like the FTC under Ferguson are already doing Trump's bidding. 1/2
December 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There's a real danger SCOTUS will side with Trump and transform America's independent agencies for regulating corporate & financial power into extensions of the executive.
In fact, agencies like the FTC under Ferguson are already doing Trump's bidding. 1/2
In fact, agencies like the FTC under Ferguson are already doing Trump's bidding. 1/2
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Extremely timely @austinahlman.bsky.social in @openmarkets.bsky.social newsletter:"If the Supreme Court eliminates agency independence[...]Democrats and Republicans alike must view every nominee as a direct extension of the President’s political operation."
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Congress Fails to Fight as Trump Destroys Independence of Regulatory Agencies — Center for Journalism & Liberty
Reporter Austin Ahlman writes about how the Supreme Court’s likely overturning of Humphrey’s Executor could end agency independence and transform regulators like the FTC into direct instruments of pre...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Extremely timely @austinahlman.bsky.social in @openmarkets.bsky.social newsletter:"If the Supreme Court eliminates agency independence[...]Democrats and Republicans alike must view every nominee as a direct extension of the President’s political operation."
www.journalismliberty.org/publications...
www.journalismliberty.org/publications...
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🚨 New report out today from Garphil Julien and me on the hidden risks of US dependence on Chinese manufacturers of active pharma ingredients (API) — the basic inputs for making our essential medicines
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Report - America’s Next Rare Earths Crisis Is in Our Medicine Cabinet — Open Markets Institute
The Open Markets Institute released a report on China’s global dominance in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and how the U.S. can and must correct its dependency problem.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🚨 New report out today from Garphil Julien and me on the hidden risks of US dependence on Chinese manufacturers of active pharma ingredients (API) — the basic inputs for making our essential medicines
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When will we learn? Although the COVID pandemic raised public awareness about pharmaceutical supply chain risks, U.S. dependence on Chinese products has only increased. China is now the U.S.’ largest supplier of pharmaceutical products, including both API and finished drugs. 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
When will we learn? Although the COVID pandemic raised public awareness about pharmaceutical supply chain risks, U.S. dependence on Chinese products has only increased. China is now the U.S.’ largest supplier of pharmaceutical products, including both API and finished drugs. 1/2
Today at 1 pm ET: Don't miss this interview on their latest report! www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today at 1 pm ET: Don't miss this interview on their latest report! www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Who needs a moratorium on state AI laws when you have Kathy Hochul? 👎 prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
Hochul Caves to Big Tech on AI Safety Bill - The American Prospect
A bill that passed the New York legislature was completely gutted and substituted with language perceived as friendlier to the industry.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Who needs a moratorium on state AI laws when you have Kathy Hochul? 👎 prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
It's not a question of whether Netflix or Paramount should be allowed to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
It's neither. Neither should be able to buy Warner Bros. Both deal present significant antitrust problems.
Learn more: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
It's neither. Neither should be able to buy Warner Bros. Both deal present significant antitrust problems.
Learn more: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Consolidating Streaming Under Netflix Is Bad for Everyone. US Antitrust Authorities Should Flip the Script & Promote Industry Independence — Open Markets Institute
Netflix’s bid to swallow Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming business is a raw deal for viewers, writers, creators, theaters. Karina Montoya weighs in.
www.openmarketsinstitute.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's not a question of whether Netflix or Paramount should be allowed to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
It's neither. Neither should be able to buy Warner Bros. Both deal present significant antitrust problems.
Learn more: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
It's neither. Neither should be able to buy Warner Bros. Both deal present significant antitrust problems.
Learn more: www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Our new report with Mission:data is a big one:
Investor-owned utilities are stifling the growth of virtual power plants (VPPs) and denying customers more affordable and reliable electricity.
The good news: antitrust laws can address this. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Investor-owned utilities are stifling the growth of virtual power plants (VPPs) and denying customers more affordable and reliable electricity.
The good news: antitrust laws can address this. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Report - Utilities Are Blocking Virtual Power Plants, Driving Up Costs and Undermining Grid Reliability — Open Markets Institute
The Open Markets Institute and Mission:data Coalition published a joint report, “ Fair and Open Markets for Virtual Power Plants, " on how investor-owned utilities are stifling the growth of virtual p...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our new report with Mission:data is a big one:
Investor-owned utilities are stifling the growth of virtual power plants (VPPs) and denying customers more affordable and reliable electricity.
The good news: antitrust laws can address this. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
Investor-owned utilities are stifling the growth of virtual power plants (VPPs) and denying customers more affordable and reliable electricity.
The good news: antitrust laws can address this. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
We are proud to join over 70 other press and information freedom organizations on this letter calling on the European Commission to stand up for the free press and democracy by rejecting the weak adtech remedies offered by Google and instead pursuing structural reforms.
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We are proud to join over 70 other press and information freedom organizations on this letter calling on the European Commission to stand up for the free press and democracy by rejecting the weak adtech remedies offered by Google and instead pursuing structural reforms.
The European Commission announced aggressive enforcement actions against Google today to protect AI competition and democracy. The moves follow similarly bold and laudable action against Meta last week.
Our full statement from Europe & Transatlantic Partnerships Director @maxvonthun.bsky.social:
Our full statement from Europe & Transatlantic Partnerships Director @maxvonthun.bsky.social:
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The European Commission announced aggressive enforcement actions against Google today to protect AI competition and democracy. The moves follow similarly bold and laudable action against Meta last week.
Our full statement from Europe & Transatlantic Partnerships Director @maxvonthun.bsky.social:
Our full statement from Europe & Transatlantic Partnerships Director @maxvonthun.bsky.social: