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What Could Possibly Go Right? The Power of Citizens
Vicki Robin, host of the podcast “What Could Possibly Go Right?” asks ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell, “In this moment of great turmoil what promise do you see on the horizon?” In other words, what could possibly go right? … Read More
Listen: The Cost of Dominant Food Delivery Apps
Kennedy Smith joined The Morning Show on Wisconsin Public Radio to talk about how the largest, Wall-Street-fueled delivery apps are using their market power to extract ever-increasing profits from restaurants.… Read More
In The American Prospect: Monopoly on Tap
The beer industry is in the midst of an unprecedented economic shift, with rapid consolidation and rampant monopoly power threatening our favorite local breweries. Ron Knox writes in The American Prospect how Reyes, the largest beer distributor in America, has bought its way to dominance.… Read More
Report: Why the 21st Century Antitrust Act is Critical for New York Small Businesses
In New York, rampant market power is endangering the economic dynamism that New York small businesses generate. State lawmakers have the opportunity to build a more level playing field for small businesses by passing the 21st Century Antitrust Act. Our report, published with New Yorkers for a Fair Economy, illustrates why this legislation will strengthen the economic vitality of communities across the state.… Read More
Statement from ILSR on Alvaro Bedoya’s Confirmation to the Federal Trade Commission
In a statement, ILSR’s Co-director Stacy Mitchell responded to Alvaro Bedoya’s confirmation to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).… Read More
In Crain’s, NY Antitrust Bill Can Level the Playing Field for Small Business
In New York, dominant corporations are amassing unprecedented economic and political power and putting small businesses at risk. Katy Milani and Sue Warfield write in Crain’s that the proposed 21st Century Antitrust Act would level the playing field. … Read More
New Survey: America’s Independent Businesses See Monopoly Power As Biggest Threat
When asked about the challenges they face, the top three issues small businesses pointed to all have to do with the unchecked exercise of market power by dominant corporations. … Read More
2022 Independent Business Survey: Top Challenges and Policy Priorities
ILSR surveyed 908 small, independent businesses across across the country. We asked about the challenges they face and the policies they believe would improve the survival and success of independent businesses.… Read More
2022 Independent Business Survey: Snapshot of Amazon Marketplace Sellers
When we surveyed over 900 small, independent businesses across the U.S., 94 reported being third-party sellers on Amazon’s Marketplace. This is a snapshot of their responses.… Read More
In The Forge: We Need a Popular Front to Overthrow Corporate Rule. Small Businesses Are Key.
In The Forge Stacy Mitchell argues that we are in unprecedented moment to organize a broad popular front of small businesses and working people to change the course of corporate concentration. … Read More
ILSR Statement on the Introduction of the Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act
We welcome the legislation introduced today by Senator Warren and Representative Jones, as a long-overdue step toward a more equitable and dynamic economy. … Read More
Listen: How Epic Games’ Acquisition of Bandcamp will Impact Independent Artists
Ron Knox was featured on The Grapevine, an Australian talk radio show, where he discussed Epic Games recent acquisition of Bandcamp and its effect on independent artists. … Read More
Issue Brief: Handcuffed by the Courts
Beginning in the late 1970s, a series of Supreme Court cases upended U.S. antitrust laws — laws that were once the linchpin of a comprehensive, democratic check on corporate power. This issue brief traverses the history and argues that Congress must take action to undo these pro-monopoly decisions.… Read More
Listen: How Corporate Mergers Undermine Labor Rights
Ron Knox was featured on The Heartland Labor Forum on KKFI, where he discussed his recent reporting detailing how corporate mergers helped create monopolies that dominate our economies and drive down workers’ wages. … Read More
Small Business Owners are Part of a Broad, Collective Struggle
We wrote a letter in response to Melinda Cooper’s arguments in Dissent Magazine linking Trumpism with small business owners.… Read More