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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

WATCH: @bedoyausa.bsky.social calls out the Trump DOJ's probe into TV networks: "This is a first amendment boycott that is obviously outside of antitrust law."

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

David Ellison hired lobbyists and political operatives to help him kill the challenge against his Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. And it worked. Following a massive behind the scenes campaign, Newsom sided with Ellison over working Californians and pressured Bonta to drop it.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Skydance CEOs now acknowledge that layoffs will in fact be coming after the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, per @variety.com.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A Paramount-WBD merger will place two of the four major news archives that documentarians and journalists depend on under Ellison control — a move that could limit access to research, raise licensing fees, and increase the risk of censorship. @bedoyausa.bsky.social on this threat

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

William D. Cohan's new book, Money to Burn, presents itself as the story of Wall Street billionaire and Epstein-confidant Leon Black. But, as @helaineolen.bsky.social lays out, the book skips over Black's fueling of — and benefit from — the private equity takeover of American life.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"This merger is a lot bigger and broader than it may seem." The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger would combine two of the largest legacy studios, dozens of cable channels, and two of the largest streamers. @bedoyausa.bsky.social discusses with Ryan Geddie

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A new rule from the DOT will make it so airlines are no longer held responsible for a number of disruptions. @wjm-air.bsky.social on the impact: This is really going to hurt consumers because you’re going to be given fewer rights in terms of compensation through meals, hotels and things like that.

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New DOT rule changes compensation for flight delays

Going into effect on Oct. 19, a new rule by the DOT will change what flight disruptions are in an airline's control. Here's what it means for flyers.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happening today! Journalists interested in attended should reach out to agross@economicliberties.us to RSVP.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 22/09/2026

Fire stations are paying more and waiting longer for new trucks. Why? A few big corporations bought up the fire truck industry and jacked up costs. That's not right. Corporate greed can't come before public safety.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/09/2026

DoorDash has ripped off more than 260,000 NYC delivery workers. We’re making them pay $131.5 million — the largest worker settlement in City history. This is New York, where hard work pays and greed will cost you.

DoorDash messed up.
They repeatedly left more than 260,000 NYC delivery workers underpaid or paid late, causing them immense stress and financial difficulty.
That's unacceptable.
We've secured a $131.5M settlement from
DoorDash - the largest worker settlement in NYC history and largest delivery worker settlement in
American municipal history.
Every worker will be paid what they are owed, and every company will be forced to abide by the laws of this city.

LOGOS:
The OFFICE of the MAYOR of NYC
NYC Consumer and Worker Protection

Mayor Mamdani and Deliveristas representatives stand behind a podium.

Three delivery workers holding a giant fake check for $131.5M.

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last-mile delivery companies make their drivers go so fast that they get in accidents, hurting themselves and pedestrians. This Thursday, @econliberties.bsky.social & Teamsters Local 804 will hold a roundtable with drivers, @tiffanycaban.bsky.social & @saalevine.bsky.social. RSVP for press is below.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This loss will be felt by the people who can least afford it. Everyday workers and small businesses will suffer because of this capitulation.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This news is deeply disappointing and a massive betrayal of everyday workers and small businesses. David Ellison is willing to make big promises, like 30 films a year, because he knows he doesn't actually have to stand by it.

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today, billionaires yet again bribed, censored, and bullied their way to the top. As a result, a billionaire media company closely allied with the president will soon own one of its closest rivals, including some of the nation’s critical news outlets. Saudi Arabia will co-own those outlets, too.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"The public doesn’t own this team. It doesn’t have a stake in this team... And yet, you are seeing literally billions of dollars — public dollars, taxpayer dollars — that could be used to pay for anything poured into this private infrastructure," says Pat Garofalo

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Buffalo Bills aren't owned by the public, but local and state taxpayers still funded $850 million of their new stadium. Now, with even some nosebleed tickets costing $400, the same community that paid for the stadium is being priced out.

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Bills fans paid for Highmark Stadium. Can they afford to attend?

The Buffalo Bills new Highmark Stadium had a $1.4B price tag before spiking to $2.1B. See how that cost impacts public debate over pro sports venues.

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AI Now Institute @ainowinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This morning, AI Now's @ambakak.bsky.social testified before the Monopoly Busters Caucus on reining in the power of the AI industry. Her testimony calls for clear, enforceable rules of the road, consequences for companies who violate them, and no exemption from the law.

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Open MIC @openmicmedia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“It just takes one successful challenge in those six markets. That's all it takes to stop this deal. So in other words, you need to win six rounds of sudden death penalty kicks.” @bedoyausa.bsky.social describes the legal challenges facing the proposed Paramount–Warner Brothers merger

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

UPCOMING: We are hosting a roundtable in NYC featuring delivery drivers on the safety and working conditions of last-mile delivery. The discussion will be held Sept. 24th at 5pm. Journalists interested in learning more or attending should reach out to agross@economicliberties.us

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Who does your doctor work for? Far too often, the answer is a private equity firm, an insurance conglomerate, or another corporate entity. The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act looks to strengthen existing bans and rein in the corporate capture of medicine, and we're proud to support it.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The ROAD to Housing Act caps the number of homes investors can own, an important step, but more must be done. Policymakers should move to require investors divest their portfolios over a period of time and get rid of the tax breaks incentivizing Wall Street to buy up single-family homes.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

@econliberties.bsky.social and I hosted a roundtable with @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social, @annahernandezaz.bsky.social, and housing advocates and experts to discuss the root causes of the housing crisis in Phoenix and policy solutions to lower housing costs.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Chris the Producer used drones and Danny Devito to beat surveillance pricing at its own game. This week he talks with Zachary Hagen-Smith about how he did it, and what this newfangled technology means for all of us ⬇️ economicpopulist.substack.com/p/want-a-fai...

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Want a Fair Price? Try a Fake Identity.

Chris “the Producer” Parr pulled out all the stops to rig surveillance pricing against itself.

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Laura Packard @laurapackard.com · 09/09/2026

Why your health insurance company is costing you more than just premiums. Learn from Emma Freer & Hannah Garden-Monheit @econliberties.bsky.social how prior authorization for health insurance works or doesn't work for patients: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaPk...

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Why Your Insurance Company Is Actually Broken 💀 #insurance #healthcare

YouTube video by Laura Packard

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A Paramount-Warner Bros. merger means massive job loss, from California to New York to Georgia. But FCC Chair Brendan Carr isn't worried about that. @bedoyausa.bsky.social calls this out on @onthelinemsnow.bsky.social:

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In the EU, workers get at least 20 vacation days. In Canada, it's 10 for federally-regulated workers. In the U.S., there are no requirements, with nearly 1/4 of workers getting zero. In @ms.now, @hels.bsky.social calls for the U.S. to update its labor laws to catch up to other developed nations

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Opinion | Labor Day is a holiday. How about giving U.S. workers a paid break?

Helaine Olen: The U.S. is the only developed nation that does not require employers to offer their workers as much as one measly paid day off a year.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Workers across the entertainment industry are calling on state attorneys general to oppose the Paramount-WBD merger with #NoConcessions! "This mega merger – the largest financial transaction in Hollywood history – would cause massive layoffs and cuts to programming," says actress Hannah Einbinder

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Bradley Whitford, Hannah Einbinder and More Warn Paramount Will Break Its Promises to Close WBD Merger: 'No Concessions'

The Committee for the First Amendment, has released a new video with several Hollywood actors urging public opposition against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For the second time in a year, a federal judge has found that Google is an illegal monopoly — but stopped short of breaking it up. As former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains, monopolies like Google are a direct threat to our freedom.

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The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)

From your grocery bill to your paycheck, monopolies are making you less financially secure and ultimately less free. For

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Laura Packard @laurapackard.com · 02/09/2026

Stop letting health insurance denials dictate your medical treatment. Learn more from Emma Freer & Hannah Garden-Monheit @econliberties.bsky.social how prior authorization has evolved from a simple cost-control measure into a major barrier for quality patient care: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaPk...

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How insurance denials are burning out your doctor #healthcare #burnout

YouTube video by Laura Packard

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Just four corporations control 85% of the meatpacking industry — giving them the power to squeeze and trap America's cattlemen, while price gouging customers. @schumer.senate.gov's Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act looks to amend this problem by breaking up the dominant meatpackers.

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

still processing that the *Iowa* AG told SCOTUS that if the feds plus "authorities" of "major countries" like China Saudi Arabia Kuwait France Serbia Ukraine Slovenia Mexico Brazil ...okay a corrupt merger, states like Iowa ...can NOT challenge it, neutering an antitrust law 1st passed in Iowa

Excerpt from a Supreme Court brief that reads: "37. Competition authorities across the world agreed with the professionals at DOJ, clearing the merger one after another. 38. It is barely an exaggeration to say the merger was approved by every major country with a clearance regime (and many small countries) on every continent except Antarctica. They include competition authorities from Australia, New Zealand, China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Kuwait, South Africa, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Spain, Serbia, Ukraine, Slovenia, Mexico, Brazil, and others. 39. The European Commission conducted a particularly extensive review over multiple months, similarly concluding that the merger would enhance rather than harm competition. "

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MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 01/09/2026

When your doctor says yes, but your insurance company says no. Guests: Emma Freer & Hannah Garden-Monheit @econliberties.bsky.social #CareTalk⚕️ Host: @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia Share & follow! redcircle.com/shows/care-t...

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Even if concessions are negotiated, there is little reason to believe David Ellison will keep any of his promises in a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. @bedoyausa.bsky.social and filmmaker Marjan Safinia discuss why AGs must #BlockTheMerger with #NoConcessions

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

THIS WEEK: State attorneys general reached a massive settlement with Meta over alleged harms to children. Also, our new Break Up Big Medicine agenda would save America $795 billion a year, the trade fight with Canada pits Trump's narcissism against Carney's ego, and more.

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Weekly Rewind: 8/28/26 — Meta Settles But America Shouldn't, and More

Also, U.S.-Canada Trade Fight Pits Trump’s Narcissism Against Carney’s Ego, and other antimonopoly developments this week.

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Free Press @freepress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today, our Block the Merger coalition launches a petition open to the entire public: Back the AGs to take this all the way. No private promises. No settlement. #NoConcessions. A 🧵 on the new public-facing petition calling on the 12 state attorneys general who sued to hold STRONG....

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Free Press @freepress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Free Press and our allies have launched a new petition urging the 12 state AGs to stand strong in their case against the dangerous Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. More here:

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Block the Merger Coalition Urges State AGs to Hold Strong in Antitrust Suit, Launches No Concessions Platform

Any unenforceable concessions the Ellisons propose in a backroom are a losing proposition. The case must proceed to trial.

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The trade war with Canada underscores the need to balance trade the right way. But what does that mean? @rethinktrade.bsky.social Director @wallachlori.bsky.social, for @foreignaffairs.com, lays out a vision that would work for America and its allies: www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

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The Right Way to Balance Trade

What Comes after the neoliberal order.

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