Fact Sheet: Why the “Ending Platform Monopolies Act” is Essential Reform
Our latest fact sheet shows that lawmakers cannot achieve their aim of restoring competition to our online markets without passing the structural separation bill. … Read More
View ArticlePolicy Brief: The Problem(s) of Broadband in America
The connectivity crisis across the country, created by uncompetitive market conditions, is actually a three-fold challenge, all of which are interconnected: Access, Affordability and Adoption.… Read More
View ArticleTweaking a Tax Credit Would Help More Americans Go Solar [Infographic]
Current solar tax incentives have disproportionately benefited wealthier Americans and big businesses and banks. Changes to these tax credits could help millions of families, schools, and community...
View ArticleExploring Digital Equity Fact Sheets
ILSR's Exploring Digital Equity Fact Sheet Series unpacks the issues, challenges, and opportunities of bringing broadband access to everyone. … Read More
View Article“Amazon’s Grip is Crushing Us”: Stories and Testimonials from Amazon Sellers
Amazon portrays itself as a partner to businesses in an effort to derail Congress, business owners tell a very different story about their experience selling on Amazon’s marketplace. Here are some of...
View ArticleOh, Rats! How to Avoid Rodents at Community Composting Sites
Contrary to popular belief, composting in cities does not cause rodent problems. This guide shows how composting food scraps, instead of dumping them in the trash, has the power to mitigate rodent...
View ArticleFact Sheet: Credit Card Swipe Fees — A Hidden Monopoly Tax on Small...
Our new fact sheet explains how credit card monopolies and banks are imposing swipe fees — what is essentially a monopoly tax — to rake in profit at the expense of small business and consumers....
View ArticleComposting Learning Activities
These Composting Learning Activities are designed assist community composting sites in training their own community participants, as a hands-on complement to our Community Composting 101 Online...
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Healthy Soils and Compost Policy Guide: Synergies and Opportunities
Across the country, a growing number of States are considering and adopting healthy soils policies, though very few of these policies recognize compost application as a proven soil health-building...
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How Investor-Owned Utilities Turn (Your) Money into Political Power
Investor-owned utilities exercise their monopoly power in a vicious circle of maximizing profits at the expense of their customers, using that money to gain political power, and then using that power...
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