In a new piece for the University of Chicago Stigler Center’s blog, ProMarket, ILSR’s co-director Stacy Mitchell, and legal fellow Shaoul Sussman, describe how Amazon rigs its shopping algorithm to produce results that favor its own interests, harming shoppers and the many businesses that rely on its platform to get to market.… Read More
Independent pharmacies could flourish and multiply, helping to solve the growing problem of healthcare deserts — if only policymakers would stand up to the big players in the drug industry.… Read More
In the News: Christopher Mitchell Date: Oct, 23, 2019 Media Outlet: Marketplace Director of ILSR’s Community Broadband Networks Initiative Christopher Mitchell spoke to Marketplace to discuss Georgia’s efforts to develop broadband coverage maps in a push to increase rural broadband access. He highlights why the maps need to show more than whether or not broadband access … Read More
In the News: Christopher Mitchell October 21, 2019 Media Outlet: American Conservative Magazine In a piece for American Conservative Magazine, Christopher Mitchell explains how big telecommunications monopolies weaponize preemption to keep local governments from bringing better Internet access to their communities. The article examines how preemption affected the municipal broadband project of Lafayette, Louisiana. Christopher also discusses how … Read More
Axios investigates Walmart’s growing dominance of more than 200 U.S. grocery markets using research from ILSR… Read More
Neil Seldman is interviewed for a CNBC investigation on the U.S. recycling crisis. … Read More
Christopher Mitchell highlights why city governments should invest in bringing high-quality Internet to low-income families. … Read More
John Farrell weighs in on Xcel Energy’s resource plan and details why the utility’s long-term plan for energy generation should be scrutinized by regulators.… Read More
In the News: Brenda Platt July 29, 2019 Media Outlet: Foodtank ILSR’s Composting for Community initiative director, Brenda Platt, details the growing community composting movement and the big impact it’s having on the U.S. waste system via FoodTank. Brenda also shares how small-scale composting can help build community and help local economies thrive. Here’s an excerpt: If … Read More
