The Guardian: Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger could cause more US food deserts, experts say
ILSR co-director Stacy Mitchell is interviewed by The Guardian on dangers of the proposed Kroger-Alberstons merger.… Read More
The New York Times: Kroger and Albertsons Plan $25 Billion Supermarket Merger That May Face Hurdles
ILSR co-director Stacy Mitchell is quoted in The New York Times on the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger: “We don’t need another mega grocery store chain.”… Read More
Washington Post: Composting is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started.
ILSR’s Brenda Platt is interviewed by The Washington Post on the benefits of backyard composting. “Composting is a proven way to address problems like climate disruption,” she says.… Read More
CNBC: Amazon dominates the $113 billion smart home market — here’s how it uses the data it collects
Stacy Mitchell, co-director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, explains how Amazon is purchasing its way into consumers’ homes to gain greater visibility and market dominance.… Read More
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Construction starts of $100 million internet network in Kenosha. The privately built network would be the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
ILSR is cited for its research and mapping of open-access networks.… Read More
Salt Lake Tribute (Opinion): Building strong communities could be a team sport
ILSR is cited for a 2019 study showing that Walmart’s supercenters reduce farmers’ share of income from food sales and drive down wages for people who harvest and process food.… Read More
In The Atlantic: Amazon’s Dangerous New Acquisition
In early August, Amazon announced it would pay $1.7 billion to take over iRobot. In a new essay in The Atlantic, Ron Knox writes that if the deal is allowed to happen, Amazon would buy its way to dominance in yet another industry. … Read More
Wired: This Man Built His Own ISP. Now He’s Getting $2.6M to Expand It
Muninetworks.org is cited in telling the story of a Michigan man who built his own ISP network and is now getting government funding to expand it to more of his neighbors. … Read More
Business Insider: Amazon bought the company that makes the Roomba. Antitrust researchers and data-privacy experts say it’s ‘the most dangerous, threatening acquisition in the company’s history’
Ron Knox, senior researcher and writer for ILSR’s Independent Business Initiative shares why Amazon’s Roomba acquisition may be the most invasive and dangerous in the company’s history.… Read More