Debate Intensifies Over Big Tech's Threat to Democracy

Critics argue that companies like Google and Amazon wield excessive power, but some say the focus on corporate concentration is misplaced.

Lina Khan's leadership at the FTC has led to aggressive antitrust enforcement, drawing both praise and criticism within the Democratic Party.
Barry Lynn's Harper's essay argues that Big Tech poses a greater threat to democracy than political figures like Donald Trump.
Critics of the antimonopoly movement say it often exaggerates the influence of corporate power, overlooking other societal issues.
The debate highlights a split in progressive circles over the role of large corporations in social and political problems.
While some believe monopolies are behind many social issues, others argue that zoning laws and other factors are more significant obstacles.