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Bill favors Ticketmaster, slights Colorado consumers

Bill favors Ticketmaster, slights Colorado consumers

In 2017 the Denver Broncos callously revoked the season ticket licenses of several fans because they resold their own season tickets to games they couldn’t attend on NFLTicketExchange.com, a website promoted and endorsed by both the NFL and the Broncos. Such anti-fan conduct was thankfully outlawed in 2018 when Colorado passed a law protecting a consumer’s right to freely use, sell, or give away their purchased tickets by transferring them to someone else if they wish. But all of that is at risk today. Ticketmaster is once again playing its game of monopoly and state lawmakers should not be deceived by it.

op-edsBrian HessFebruary 16, 2023ticketsComment

Dear Congress: The Taylor Swift Meltdown Was About Greed, Not Bots

Dear Congress: The Taylor Swift Meltdown Was About Greed, Not Bots

When the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on Jan. 24 and questions Live Nation/Ticketmaster’s management about market competition and consumer protections, senators should prepare for an Oscar-worthy performance in finger-pointing and deflection.

op-edsBrian HessJanuary 22, 2023antitrust, sportsComment

Equal pay bill would be a big win for Team USA

Equal pay bill would be a big win for Team USA

Something historic happened on June 22nd: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee unanimously voted for the Equal Pay for Team USA Act. Republicans and Democrats joined together to tell the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee that it’s time to treat women equally.

Brian, op-edsBrian HessJuly 18, 2022sports fans coalition, equal payComment

e-Lobbying Strengthens our Democracy

e-Lobbying Strengthens our Democracy

Successful advocacy depends on adapting to changing political realities, not trying to relive the glory days by scuffing up leather shoes. Democracy only thrives when the entire citizenry can easily engage with lawmakers and staff. A virtual Congress must be the backbone of the United States' 21st-century democracy. Capitol Hill should reopen to the public, but the only way to live up to the government the Founding Fathers envisioned is to create systems and provide the infrastructure necessary for everyone to participate; that is how we truly achieve "for the People, by the People."

op-eds, BrianBrian HessApril 14, 2022lobbying, covid-19Comment

Why Big Tech Shouldn't Be Scared of Unions

Why Big Tech Shouldn't Be Scared of Unions

In announcing the formation of their union, the Alphabet workers called on Google to live up to its values, and I realized that I also need to live up to mine, so I am no longer a registered lobbyist for Google. But I have not given up hope that tech companies will update their thinking and encourage their employees to join unions.

op-eds, DavidDavid GoodfriendMarch 30, 2021unions, labor, google, bigtechComment

Time for a College Athletes Bill of Rights

Time for a College Athletes Bill of Rights

Brian argues in the Richmond Times-Dispatch that college athletes deserve a bill of rights.

op-eds, BrianBrian HessMarch 13, 2021sports fans coalition, college athleticsComment

Nadler and Democrats must zero in on corporate power: Look at prescription drug pricing and megamergers

Nadler and Democrats must zero in on corporate power: Look at prescription drug pricing and megamergers

The midterm election that propelled Democrats to a majority in the House of Representatives revealed voter sentiment on a number of fronts that should inform the House Judiciary Committee’s first 100 days under its likely new leader, New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), including on antitrust and competition policy.

op-eds, DavidDavid GoodfriendDecember 11, 2018antitrustComment

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats: Ask the Hard-Hitting Antitrust Questions

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats: Ask the Hard-Hitting Antitrust Questions

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats should continue their truth-out tradition when the Subcommittee on Antitrust holds an antitrust hearing October 3rd. Here are a few recommended questions:

op-eds, DavidDavid GoodfriendOctober 2, 2018antitrustComment

Three Questions about Europe’s Antitrust Case against Google/Android

Three Questions about Europe’s Antitrust Case against Google/Android

The European Commission’s (EC) recent antitrust case against Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior regarding the Android operating system raises important issues. It also raises questions.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendJuly 27, 2018David, antitrustComment

Stand with the alt-right against Google? No, thanks

Stand with the alt-right against Google? No, thanks

op-edsDavid GoodfriendJune 26, 2018David, antitrustComment

Antitrust exemptions will not save journalism

Antitrust exemptions will not save journalism

The progressive answer to traditional media’s struggle to go digital and serve consumers with quality journalism should not be an act of Congress allowing newspapers to form a cartel, otherwise illegal under antitrust laws, to negotiate with online platforms.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendApril 12, 2018DavidComment

President Trump Should Push Back on Big Media

President Trump Should Push Back on Big Media

Despite my credentials as a card-carrying Progressive Democrat who worked in the Clinton White House and supported Hillary Clinton for president, I have written here on Newsmax.com about why we Progressives can agree with Conservatives and join forces to push back on Big Media.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendFebruary 15, 2018DavidComment

Kansas delegates should vote for fans in U.S. Soccer Presidential election

Kansas delegates should vote for fans in U.S. Soccer Presidential election

With the contentious US Soccer election just days away, Brian urges delegates to vote with the fans in mind.

op-edsBrian HessFebruary 8, 2018BrianComment

Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Democrats: Here are Some Questions for Barry Lynn

Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Democrats: Here are Some Questions for Barry Lynn

Questions for Barry Lynn.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendDecember 11, 2017DavidComment

A Golden Antitrust Opportunity

A Golden Antitrust Opportunity

Here's how we can "make antitrust cool again".

op-edsDavid GoodfriendNovember 28, 2017DavidComment

Sinclair-Tribune Merger Will Only Diminish Viewer Choice

Sinclair-Tribune Merger Will Only Diminish Viewer Choice

The Sinclair-Tribune merger is bad news for all consumers, especially sports fans.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendOctober 18, 2017DavidComment

How I Turned Trump’s “Merry Christmas” Into a Conversation about Failed Tax Reform

How I Turned Trump’s “Merry Christmas” Into a Conversation about Failed Tax Reform

When the holiday debates come up this year, here's how to turn them into something substantive.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendOctober 18, 2017DavidComment

A bipartisan effort in Congress to end federal stadium subsidies

A bipartisan effort in Congress to end federal stadium subsidies

Despite the division among fans over the National Anthem, sports is still proving to be a great unifier.

op-eds, BrianBrian HessOctober 12, 2017public financing of sports stadiumsComment

Schumer's Shot Hits the Bull's-Eye

Schumer's Shot Hits the Bull's-Eye

The Better Deal will take meaningful steps in modernizing American antitrust to give regulators what they need to do their jobs well in today’s environment. Schumer has pointed in the right direction. Let’s be smart enough to follow his lead.

op-edsDavid GoodfriendAugust 15, 2017DavidComment

Jonathan Taplin misses the mark on corporate dominance in tech

Jonathan Taplin misses the mark on corporate dominance in tech

op-edsDavid GoodfriendJune 19, 2017DavidComment