Blandin Foundation Recognizes Christopher Mitchell’s Leadership on Broadband Policy
Christopher Mitchell was awarded the Blandin Foundation Courageous Leadership Award for his research and advocacy around community broadband networks. … Read More
ILSR Takes a Closer Look at National Movement To Limit Dollar Stores
A growing number of cities are now taking legislative action to limit the number of dollar stores. Our research takes a closer look at this national movement.… Read More
Statement on House Antitrust Investigation into Big Tech
In response to the House Judiciary Committee’s announcement that it will begin a study of the impact of dominant technology platforms, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance released the following statement.… Read More
Statement on Passage of Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act
ILSR cautions that the Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act signed into law in April 2019 to promote renewable energy does the state’s local, clean energy future a grave disservice by continuing to classify garbage burning as a “renewable” form of energy — on par with solar and wind.… Read More
Release: New Report Shows Any Community Can Start Composting Today
A new report from ILSR details how small-scale composters can maximize benefits to their local communities.… Read More
Statement on Sen. Warren’s proposal to Break Up Big Tech
ILSR applauds Senator Warren’s plan to restore the balance of power in our democracy and revive competition by breaking up big tech companies.… Read More
Newsletter Survey Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes Rules NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Eligibility Newsletter Survey (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are … Read More
Release: Waste Incineration Doesn’t Belong in the Definition of Renewable Energy
Many states classify the energy produced by burning garbage as a renewable resource. Our report provides recommendations for how communities can invest in healthier and more sustainable waste management and energy systems.… Read More
Release: How Big Cable and Telephone Monopolies Have Carved Up the Country
Despite receiving billions in federal funding to help rural Americans access the internet, the biggest telecom companies have focused investment on urban areas, leaving rural communities with DSL that the cannot meet the Federal Communication Commission’s broadband definition. In the latest policy brief, the Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) mapped out broadband availability by six of the largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Comcast, Charter, AT&T, CenturyLink, Frontier, and Verizon. The resulting maps and analysis illustrate where broadband service is available across the U.S. from each of the six ISPs and where each faces competition.… Read More