Stacy Mitchell joined the North American Hardware and Paint Association's Dan Tratensek to discuss the building momentum to level the playing field for small business.
ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell testified before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee about how the U.S. has abandoned its antimonopoly policies, undermining independent businesses.
"Yes, breakup[s have] to be on the table when it comes to these companies," said Senator Klobuchar at a Small Business Rising town hall event.
Amazon claims that it has “a mutually beneficial relationship” with the small businesses that depend on its platform. This fact sheet tells the real story.
On WBUR’s On Point, Stacy Mitchell talked about Amazon's power, the secrets of Amazon’s online marketplace, and how the tech giant preys on third-party sellers.
ILSR and Small Business Rising members submitted letters to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation supporting Lina Khan’s nomination to the FTC
Stacy Mitchell, Co-Director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, issued the following statement in response to the expected nomination of Lina Khan to the FTC.
Stacy Mitchell and Zach Freed explain how the FTC has protected the power of a few dominant drug middlemen, like CVS, to crush local pharmacies.
15 independent business associations called on President Biden to appoint leaders who will fully employ FTC and DOJ powers to key positions overseeing antitrust policy.
Amazon often functions as essential infrastructure This gives it an extraordinary view into the activities of other businesses and an unparalleled ability to manipulate markets.
ILSR Co-Director Stacy Mitchell released a statement in response to the FTC's announcement that it would examine past acquisitions by large technology companies.
ILSR's comments explain why this merger will harm competition, undermine independent office supply businesses, and accelerate Amazon’s dominance of this industry.
The FTC is examining the state of antitrust policy, and moments of dissent show the status quo consensus is facing an emerging challenge.
ILSR has submitted comments to the FTC that highlight the impact of concentration on independent businesses and outline the dangers of Amazon's platform power.
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