For years, we’ve covered the extent of former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s multi-million dollar campaigns to try to shape the lives of ordinary consumers. What began as an erstwhile nanny state campaign on…
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Hey buddy, consumers don’t need protection from natural gas stoves
The degrowther cacophony of environmentalists, bureaucrats, and supposed consumer advocates has found a new enemy to protect you from: the gas stove in your kitchen. As spelled out by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Richard…
Is the FTC kneecapping VR before it even gets off the ground?
In a courtroom in San Joe, California today, the US government squared off against a social media company and grilled that company’s CEO about its investments in another technology company, and its general business strategy…
Consumer Choice Center’s FDA Menthol Melee
In response to the FDA’s proposed rules to outlaw both menthol cigarettes and all flavors in cigars, the Consumer Choice Center hosts its own session, called the Menthol Melee. Given that the FDA has yet…
Why Consumers Should Oppose the Latest Senate Antitrust Actions
The U.S. Senate is considering two antitrust bills by Sen. Amy Klobuchar that would significantly harm both consumer choice and innovation. Unfortunately, these bills have been co-sponsored by members of both political parties, creating what…
Why Democratic Control of the FCC Won’t Bode Well for Internet Freedom
Late Tuesday afternoon, President Joe Biden revealed his nominations to the Federal Communications Commission. As one would expect, his two nominations — Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn — come from Democratic circles and have upheld…
The Digital Economy Minister Crusading to Legalize Vaping in Thailand
In our work promoting smart policies on harm reduction around the world, the Consumer Choice Center is often engaged in battles to stave off vaping flavor bans or tax hikes that will harm consumers and smokers looking…
La réglementation intelligente du cannabis: Yaël Ossowski et Bill Wirtz devant l’Assemblée nationale
Réglementation et impact des différents usages du cannabis – Assemblée nationale, France Yaël Ossowski, directeur adjoint Bill Wirtz, senior policy analyst L’agence pour le choix du consommateur / Consumer Choice Center https://www2.assemblee-nationale.fr/1… 13 janvier 2021…
The government’s Facebook trustbusting is a zealous takedown that harms consumers and punishes innovation
Consumer group: The government’s Facebook trustbusting is a zealous takedown that harms consumers and punishes innovation WASHINGTON, D.C — On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission issued its long-awaited lawsuit, in conjunction with attorneys general from…
Trump’s drug import plan will make us all pay
Make Canada Great Again? Believe it or not, that’s what is at the center of President Donald Trump’s latest executive order aimed at trying to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Americans. Trump’s plan, dubbed the…