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In Colorado real estate corporation claims price fixing is against free speech, while in California tycoons sue citizens for price fixing when they try to organize to save their community. 

Landlords use Real Page to collude and artificially inflate rents. States are trying to stop them. More Perfect Union  May 29, 2025

Tech Billionaires’ Shocking Plot for Rural America More Perfect Union Sep 4, 2024

Meanwhile Democratic governor wants to let the real estate magnate collusion rip. 

The Colorado Sun –  Jared Polis vetoes bill that would have restricted the use of rent-setting software, like RealPage Rent-setting algorithms have become a target of consumer protection advocates in recent years, who say they effectively enable landlords to collude and drive up the cost of housing Brian Eason and Jesse Paul 5:42 PM MDT on May 29, 2025 Updated 9:38 AM MDT on May 30, 2025

Internet tracking is more than creepy. 

The Wild World of Surveillance Pricing with Lee Hepner David Dayen and Matt Stoller May 29, 2025 Ever wonder why the price of your rent or even a bag of frozen potatoes seems to jump for no clear reason? It could be the result of “surveillance pricing”—where companies use your personal data and powerful algorithms to set prices just for you, often squeezing consumers and renters alike.

My letter to reps: 

Surveillance pricing based on using personal data from individuals or groups should not be legal and this should be obvious. Make the market fair. 

Please feel free to copy or repurpose for your own letters to reps.