Consumer Choice Center

Around the world, consumer choice is under pressure. New rules, new bans, new limits — shaping what we buy, what we use, and how we live. But consumers deserve better. Consumer Choice Center — an independent, non-partisan global advocacy group. We champion freedom of choice, innovation, and abundance in everyday life. We use research, data, storytelling, and on-the-ground activism to make sure your voice is heard in parliaments, in the media, online, and on the streets. Across every continent, we are there where decisions are made. We empower people everywhere to speak up, stand up, and demand better. Tens of thousands of members. Dozens of campaigns. Because Your Choice is Our Fight.

I am really excited about the Artemis mission, y'all! In my recent blog for @ConsumerChoiceC, I go over the cool historical moment, while also reviewing some of the barriers facing commercial space as they seek to reach for the stars.

Washington has sued Kalshi for violating the state's online gambling laws. I get why people think otherwise, but event contracts are under tight CFTC regulation. Looks like a duck, may even quack like a duck, but is legally classified as something else. Supreme Court time!

Great piece from @YaelOss on how Bill C-22 – as drafted – threatens encryption and opens the door to unauthorized foreign surveillance. thespec.com/opinion/contri…

🇨🇦 Big win for consumers in Canada and CCC! PM Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford announced support to help municipalities cut development charges by up to 50% — a major step toward housing affordability. Exactly what @DavidClement and @SabineBenoit_ argued for in @TheHubCanada: thehub.ca/2026/01/14/onl…

Even worse? These strict rules are forcing airlines to cancel flights instead of fixing delays. In fact, 70% of cancellations could be avoided with smarter, less rigid regulations. Read the full analysis by @wirtzbill: 🔗 newsmax.com/billwirtz/airl…

"Free" compensation isn't a gift, it's a hidden tax on your next trip. Many people think flight compensation is a penalty for airlines, but the truth is simpler: you’re already paying for it in your ticket price. ⤵️

@nazlicankanmaz Now, officials want to take that ocean away from the next generation without even letting parents do the job first. consumerchoicecenter.org/banned-delayed…

The internet raised a generation. Ours included 🌊 Our Creative Marketing Manager @nazlicankanmaz grew up surfing MySpace, Tumblr, and YouTube rabbit holes, and it made her the creative she is today.

That money doesn’t appear out of thin air. It’s added to every ticket. You're essentially forced to pay for insurance you never asked for. Even worse? To avoid payouts, airlines now cancel flights instead of fixing delays. Better travel comes from competition, not from copy-pasting failed European policies. Our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz explains why copying these European rules is a bad deal for Americans. Take a look ⤵️ newsmax.com/billwirtz/airl…

If you've ever flown to Europe, you've probably seen the ads: "Flight delayed? Claim your $700 now!" But here’s what they don't tell you. ⤵️🧵

Traditional ride-sharing is not allowed in Greece, and a heavily regulated taxi market is creating problems in the country, says @nrompapas, president at KEFIM - the Greek Centre for Liberal Studies. Listen to the ConsEUmer podcast weekly on Thursdays, wherever you get your podcasts.

The Sharing Economy Index 2025 shows which cities give consumers more options, and which ones make everyday life harder. Take a look: consumerchoicecenter.org/sharing-econom… Image credit: Lionsgate – Good Fortune (2025)

In many cities, flexible jobs, ride-hailing, short-term rentals, and delivery apps aren’t luxuries. They’re how people deal with expensive, overregulated urban life.

🧵 The gig economy didn’t come out of nowhere. Here’s why. A thread ⤵️

Medical innovation is advancing faster than ever, and policymakers should keep pace. +40 years for HIV patients, longer breast cancer survival, better heart disease outcomes, and new options for obesity. @FredCyrusRoeder's blog post: consumerchoicecenter.org/medical-innova…

For years, the United States has paid more for medicines, helping fund the research that benefits patients around the world. If U.S. prices are capped too aggressively, the result may not just be lower prices, but fewer new drugs and slower access. As @JayJGoldberg argues, policymakers should consider the long-term consequences of price controls, including the impact on research, investment, and patient access to life-saving treatments. Read the full analysis: trello.com/c/ksz1XX7f/308…

👩‍💻 Why has everyone started to talk about children online? Policymakers across the globe are trying various ways to regulate online spaces, and many of them use "children's perspective" to make their cases for further control and regulation. Egle here explains different approaches around the world, bringing examples from Europe, China, Australia, the US, and more. Tune in for a great summary of digital policies of today.

✈️ Why does air travel cost SO MUCH in Canada? @sabinebenoit_ explains it on Second Street @TheNewsForum (tl;dr it is over-regulation once again)