There are several high-profile lawsuits out now that are making a mockery of our justice system. Whether it’s baby powder or meatless alternatives on trial, injury lawyers are using unscrupulous methods to conjure huge settlements from juries. That raises prices for consumers, hurts victims by clogging up our justice system, and completely distorts science. Consumer […]
Consumer Choice Radio and the Launch of 21Democracy
Today the Consumer Choice Center today announced its new radio program, Consumer Choice Radio, to be broadcast from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturdays on The Big Talker 106.7 FM out of Wilmington, NC. Thanks to a partnership with the radio station and lead talent Joe Catenacci, Consumer Choice Radio will bring the best news, analysis, and […]
The Real Story of Ukraine’s Path to a Liberal Democracy and Against Authoritarian Regimes
The Real Story of Ukraine’s Path to a Liberal Democracy and Against Authoritarian Regimes. An interview with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big Talker 106.7 FM on 27. November 2019.
L’Europe a besoin de politiques intelligentes pour combattre les régimes autoritaires
OPINION. L’Union européenne est confrontée à une politique active d’influence militaire, commerciale, numérique et technologique de pays menée par des régimes autoritaires comme la Chine et la Russie. Le cas de l’Ukraine ou l’implantation de la 5G par Huawei en sont des exemples. Il est nécessaire que les démocraties libérales telles que l’UE et les […]
Europe needs smart policies to combat authoritarian regimes
For decades political stability, economic growth and peace have been indispensable to making Europe a prosperous and free continent. European Union institutions and individual member nations spearheaded these efforts, liberalizing trade and opening up markets to make consumers and citizens much better off. Increased cooperation and free exchange of goods have vastly improved the lives […]
What can liberal democracies do about China?
Protests are brewing in Hong Kong and the Chinese Communist Party is cracking down. Most talk about China is about trade, but what can liberal democracies do to ensure our principles are upheld and recognized? An interview with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big Talker 106.7 FM […]
What Happened to Free Trade in North America?
Even though the United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement has been completed and is ready to be ratified, it hasn’t moved through Congress. What’s the holdup? And why is no Democratic presidential candidate backing free trade as a principle? CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski breaks it down. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big […]
Politician Endorsed Social Media Bans Are Dangerous Territory
When it comes to social media, US politicians are rhetoric-heavy on banning policial ads. But that would mean sweeping consequences for all types of civil society groups, community organizations, and small businesses. That affects billions of consumers worldwide. Considering Sen. Warren is an advocate of such bans, yet decries when they are applied to groups […]
The Innocents Abroad: Pratik Chougle on Why the Pacifist Movement Died
Over the last century, there was a vibrant peace and pacifist movement that existed in the United States. However, as wars have grown into far-off conflicts and the military has usurped part of civilian life, a standing movement for pacifism has faded from the scene in the 21st Century. Added to that, political parties have […]
6: Technology as Pharmakon
The question of the impact of technology is a major theme in today’s culture. TV shows, books, and even entire fields of philosophy are dedicating to exploring the positive and negative impacts. Social media, an important method of communication for a large portion of Earth’s population, is very much an extension of this. In a […]