Our initiative leads efforts to fight the unchecked power of corporate monopolies and champions policies that level the playing field for small, independent businesses.
This video from More Perfect Union tells the story of why Amazon has become a chaotic jumble of junk ads and questionable products, how that's connected to the company's abuse of independent businesses, and why Amazon now faces a major antitrust case. If you’re looking for help explaining the FTC’s lawsuit to your friends, look no further. READ MORE
This lawsuit is a testament to the power of a grassroots coalition determined to check Amazon's dominance — and a test of whether the federal government has the power, and the political will, to rein in corporate monopoly power, writes Ron Knox in The Nation. READ MORE
From mobile markets to refrigerated food pick-up lockers, communities are exploring innovative new approaches to making sure their residents have convenient, affordable access to healthy food. Check out the latest in our Community Wins series. READ MORE
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed suit against Amazon for monopolizing e-commerce in violation of U.S. antitrust laws. This explainer looks at why the lawsuit was filed and what it seeks to accomplish.READ MORE
Third-party sellers and small business leaders joined the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's virtual press briefing to applaud the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, hailing the action as a critical step to ending Amazon’s abuses and opening the online market to competition.READ MORE
