Opinion

Why Has Trump Stopped Attacking Big Business?

Matt Stoller / The Big Newsletter Jun 19, 2024 In 2016, Donald Trump went after CEOs so often that the Wall Street Journal set up a tracker of stocks whose leaders he insulted. No longer. What happened? Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Google Co-Founders Step Down From Management Roles

RACHEL LERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who started the juggernaut in a garage in 1995, leave positions at Alphabet; Sundar Pichai takes on more duties. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Critics Warn ‘Consumers Will Pay the Price’ for T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Oct 16, 2019 Attorneys general from several states are taking legal measures to stop the merger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe of Big Tech

The Associated Press Jul 23, 2019 A growing number of lawmakers call for stricter regulation or even the breakup of big tech companies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is the Government Finally Going After Google and Amazon?

Ilana Novick Jun 3, 2019 Agencies are taking steps toward investigations of the tech behemoths. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Justice Department Readies Antitrust Probe of Google: Reports

The Associated Press Jun 1, 2019 Politicians and outside analysts have expressed concern in recent years that the search giant controls too much of the digital ad process. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: We’re Living in a New Gilded Age

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 Corporations have completely rigged the economy to boost their profits. If Democrats regain power, they must revive antitrust. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DOJ Appealing Judge’s OK of AT&T-Time Warner Merger

By MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2018 It is the first time in decades the government has challenged a standing legal doctrine by suing to block a merger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Biggest Economic Problem You’re Hearing Almost Nothing About (Video)

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org May 7, 2018 America used to have antitrust laws that stopped corporations from monopolizing markets, and often broke up the biggest culprits. No longer. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Bayer-Monsanto Merger Is Bad News for the Planet

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Apr 3, 2018 The Trump administration should veto the chemical giants' pending merger to protect not just competitors but human and environmental health. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

After Net Neutrality: Brace for Internet ‘Fast Lanes’

Ali Arbel / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2017 Seven major providers equivocated when asked if they might establish access lanes of different speeds. None would rule out the possibility. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Justice Department Sues to Stop AT&T’s Time Warner Deal

Tali Arbel / AP Nov 21, 2017 The move could create a new headache for Donald Trump, whose public statements have raised suspicions that he interfered with the decision. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )