ILSR's issue brief describes how states can step in to overcome shortfalls in our ability to combat monopoly power — as they have many times...
A bill in the Rhode Island House could level the state's grocery playing field, and encourage other states to join the fight against monopoly power.
Ron Knox talks to the "You're Probably Getting Screwed" podcast about the importance of small businesses and the challenges they face from corporate monopolies.
Kennedy Smith shares her research and perspective about good zoning's role in economic resilience.
ILSR outlines the economy-strengthening benefits of city and state partnerships with local independent business alliances.
Andrew Van Dam of the Washington Post's Department of Data explores the numbers behind American Small businesses with help from ILSR's Stacy Mitchell
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.
ILSR outlines the benefits to communities if they eliminate the dark store tax loophole.
The decision to stop enforcing a single law decimated the independent grocery market and led to the dominance of big chains.
"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 submitted a comment letter to the FTC and DOJ that describes private equity firms' tactics and how they hurt small businesses.
A Dorr Street resident and restaurant owner shares tales of optimism, pride, and joy from a golden era for Black Toledoans.
A lifelong resident fuels the fight to reclaim Toledo’s lost legacy of culture, commerce, and community on the Dorr Street corridor.