Organized Money On The Ground At The Antimonopoly Summit With Lina Khan, Sen. Chris Murphy, and More
Sep 23, 2025
Sen. Chris Murphy, a U.S. Senator from Connecticut, discusses the political landscape around media consolidation and the role of state attorneys general in protecting democracy. Rep. Becca Balint shares insights on antitrust messaging and mobilizing coalitions for effective change. Workers' rights attorney David Seligman emphasizes the need for state enforcement to challenge corporate consolidation. Lastly, Cost Plus Drugs CEO Alex Oshmyansky sheds light on the fight for pharmaceutical transparency against entrenched industry players.
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Democracy Threatened By Corporate Capture
- Senator Chris Murphy warns that corporate capture and regulatory coercion threaten democratic institutions and media independence.
- He argues combating consolidation and corruption restores economic freedom and voter trust.
States Must Intervene On Big Media Deals
- State attorneys general should investigate and challenge large media mergers that harm competition and press independence.
- Use all legal levers to block deals that empower hostile political actors to control information.
Use State Coalitions For Antitrust Suits
- State attorneys general must prioritize antitrust and partner across offices and with private counsel to overcome resource limits.
- Use coordinated state litigation to carry fights the federal government abandons.