Publications
In this issue, we spotlight our seminal report on how to fix America’s shipbuilding crisis, Charting a New Course: Steering U.S. Maritime Policy Towards Security and Prosperity. We also explore how Apple’s development of its own modem chip illustrates why we need more aggressive antitrust. And we link to two new articles, that detail how liberal democrats can retake power and rebuild a democratic republic.
Read MoreIn a powerful essay published in The Washington Monthly, Barry Lynn calls on Democrats to chart a bold new course by recovering the foundational American language of liberty, shared power, and economic democracy — the very principles that once made the Democratic Party a champion of the working class and protector of the republic.
Read MoreIn this issue, we celebrate OMI’s own Claire Kelloway for being named a finalist for a James Beard Award, explore how the Trump administration is helping Elon Musk’s Starlink to cement a monopoly on space, and welcome recent speeches by the DOJ’s Gail Slater and the FTC’s Mark Meador.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute proudly celebrates Food Program Manager Claire Kelloway for being named a finalist in the 2025 James Beard Media Awards.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn responded to recent remarks from Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Gail Slater that focused on how the Justice Department under President Trump intends to enforce America’s antitrust laws and promote fair competition.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn was quoted highlighting the rare bipartisan agreement in Congress on the need to rein in Big Tech, noting that lawmakers like Senators Mike Lee and Amy Klobuchar often share similar critiques—particularly of companies like Meta—despite differing political perspectives.
Read MoreOpen Markets and the Center for Journalism and Liberty respond to a U.S. court ruling that Google maintains a monopoly over digital advertising markets.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn spoke at The 2025 Antitrust and Competition Conference, hosted by the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn criticizes the new FTC leadership shift, saying President Trump is prioritizing the interests of powerful corporations over those of the American public.
Read MoreOpen Markets Executive Director Barry Lynn released a statement concerning the news that President Trump has moved to fire Democratically-appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter:
Read MoreIn this issue, we look at efforts by Big Tech and the Trump Administration to disrupt European democracy, and explore Amazon’s latest move to consolidate control over online retail and advertising.
Read MoreOpen Markets Executive Director Barry Lynn spoke in late January in Brussels at a conference titled A Perfect Storm: A Time of Truth for Europe, hosted by Cristina Caffarra and The Capitol Forum. Lynn spoke on a panel with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, among others. Other speakers included economist Simon Johnson, who recently won the Nobel Prize, MEP Andreas Schwab, former German Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Sven Giegold, Ambassador Katherine Tai, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, FT Columnist Rana Foroohar, UK MP Chi Onwurah, MEP Alexandra Geese, and Marietje Schaake.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn was referenced in The Guardian article discussing Lina Khan's legacy at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Lynn critiques Khan’s tenure, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced in advancing antitrust policy under her leadership, particularly in relation to corporate concentration and Big Tech's influence.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn argues that regulations limiting the power of large brewers have fostered competition and innovation in the U.S. beer industry, similar to how laws helped diversify the wine market.
Read MoreIn this issue, we look at the lessons of the U.S. presidential election, and some next steps. We also explore how the EU’s AI strategy might concentrate even more power in the hands of Big Tech.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn was featured on Letters and Politics discussing how Google has expanded its dominance across various sectors.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn contemplates if Trump would allow Lina Khan to remain as FTC chair, given his corporate-aligned motives rather than genuine populism.
Read MoreIn this issue, Open Markets policy counsel Tara Pincock — who helped write the original lawsuit against Google — discusses a potential breakup.
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