"Much of Walmart’s market dominance can be attributed to its use of this illegal and anti-competitive tactic," says Stacy Mitchell
ILSR co-executive directors John Farrell and Stacy Mitchell reflect on voters' frustrations in the election aftermath and the opportunities it creates for building local power.
"Workplace conditions at Amazon warehouses are unlikely to change until the company’s logistic business is exposed to real competition from unionized workplaces," says Ron Knox
"Consumers will feel the benefits through greater choice, lower prices, and vibrant neighborhood business districts," says Stacy Mitchell
Not only does AI technology have severe climate impacts, it exacerbates environmental inequity. UC Riverside professor Dr. Shaolei Ren joins us to explain.
"Blocking this merger is a crucial step in restoring healthy competition to food retailing," says ILSR's Ron Knox.
Producer Mars Verrone shares stories about the creation of Union, a new documentary about the fight to unionize an Amazon warehouse.
From celebrating our 50th anniversary to groundbreaking reports on how monopolies acquire and abuse their market power, 2024 was a landmark year for ILSR.
Reverend Ryan Brown and Adam Stromme discuss their efforts to unionize a North Carolina Amazon warehouse and the role racism plays in the warehouse's story.
Reggie interviews Building Local Power's new host, Danny Caine, about his relationship with bookstores, Cleveland, and Kansas, and how these connections will shape the show.
Lucas County Commissioner reflects on the legacy of Dorr Street and his commitment to reinvesting in the area to restore community health and resilience.
"A strong monopoly lawsuit deserves its day in court," says ILSR senior researcher and policy advocate, Ron Knox.
Toledo’s mayor shares the City’s vision for resurrecting a vital corridor after decades of discriminatory policies devastating the community.
The extraction of sky-high fees from merchants and consumers "should not be the cost of doing business," says Lauren Gellatly
ILSR co-director Stacy Mitchell urges further regulatory enforcement and new federal and state legislation to address PBMs’ anticompetitive tactics while eliminating inherent conflicts of interest.