In Popular Science: What Broadband ‘Nutrition Labels’ Could Reveal About Your Internet Provider
ILSR’s Community Broadband research is cited in Popular Science. … Read More
Video: The Progressive Fight for Small Business w/ Rep. Pramila Jayapal, White House Advisor Tim Wu, and Leading Advocates
In January, ILSR hosted a conversation with key leaders and advocates including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and White House Advisor Tim Wu to discuss the importance of small business to achieving a vibrant, equitable economy where all people and communities can thrive. … Read More
Video: Watch ILSR’s Event on Democratizing Power
Watch video of this inspiring event showcasing grassroots initiatives that are taking on electric utility monopolies and winning the fight for democratic and community control. Features Our Power, a citizen-led ballot campaign in Maine that aims to convert the utility serving most of the state to a consumer-owned company.
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Building Local Power: Our Best Podcast Episodes on Antimonopoly
We have generated a list of Building Local Power’s “greatest hits” from our recent archives. These episodes capture crucial perspectives in our multi-pronged antitrust, small business, and racial justice movement. … Read More
Report: Small Business’s Big Moment
One of the biggest challenges facing America’s towns and cities is leveling the playing field for small businesses. Our new report shows how civic leaders can use the American Rescue Plan to do just that, which will provide communities and local economies with lasting benefits for decades to come. … Read More
Webinar: Small Business’s Big Moment
On February 10th, 2022, ILSR and Main Street America hosted a conversation about how communities can use some of their federal American Rescue Plan Act allocations to support small business growth and development. The webinar was based on a new report by ILSR that outlines a dozen ideas for using American Rescue Plan Act money to cultivate and support small businesses. … Read More
ILSR Statement on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act Passing Out of the Senate
A statement from ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. … Read More
How Reining in Big Tech will Save Small Businesses
Senior Policy Advocate Katy Milani writes for Phoenix’s Eculeus newspaper group on how local businesses create a strong community, offer quality career opportunities, and cultivate economic stability. … Read More
On Capitol Forum: Amazon Charges Steep Fees at the Expense of Small Businesses
Stacy Mitchell joined Teddy Downey on the Capitol Forum’s podcast to discuss ILSR’s new Amazon’s Toll Road report, which finds that Amazon is exploiting its position as a gatekeeper to impose steep and growing fees on third-party sellers. Stacy explains that breaking up Amazon is a key solution to saving small businesses. … Read More