Our team fights the unchecked power of corporate monopolies and champions policies that level the playing field for small independent businesses.
Despite being under legal scrutiny, Amazon’s monopoly and its abuse of sellers and shoppers are only getting worse. Its dominance is structural and self-reinforcing, and behavioral restrictions alone are unlikely to restore competition.
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Ever wonder why your neighborhood doesn’t have a grocery store or pharmacy? The reason could be a sneaky lease clause used by big chains to keep competitors out.
Join the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) on Thursday, September 24, 2026 for a virtual event to learn more about restrictive covenants — and what you can do about them.
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In the American Prospect, Ron Knox explains how Amazon’s monopoly is getting worse, despite being sued by the FTC and 19 states.
ILSR statement blasts Amazon's lack of accountability in FTC lawsuit.
Stacy Mitchell talks to the Grocery Nerds podcast about how monopoly power is driving the affordability crisis.
Rhode Island passes landmark law to end grocery store real estate restrictions.
New data from ILSR highlights the direct link between the decline in Robinson-Patman enforcement and the collapse of independent grocers — a clear example of how policy decisions shape our communities and everyday lives.
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In this ILSR event, two State AGs and other changemakers have a lively discussion about how states can advance the goals of the antitrust movement.
Amazon has quietly captured a growing share of government purchasing. This major report explains how, and what to do about it.
The groundbreaking report illustrates that racial disparity is not merely an outcome of monopoly power but a means by which corporations attain it.
Stacy Mitchell explains why this pivotal moment in antitrust can last beyond its current leaders at our enforcement agencies. Her piece is part of a...