Even the best structural reforms will not succeed without aggressive organizing.
Money, Politics, and Power
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Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger Would Create a Grocery Giant
FTC chair Lina Khan will almost certainly sue to block this consolidation. Despite a monopoly-friendly judiciary, she has a strong chance of success.
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To Regain the Public’s Trust, the Executive Branch Needs an Ethics Enforcement Overhaul
Too many federal officials are overseeing policies where they have a direct financial interest.
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Griftrix
The implosion of a $16.5 billion Citrix Systems debt deal reveals how private equity firms always manage to wriggle out of trouble.
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The Reinvestment Movement vs. the Bankers
David is very nimble, but Goliath is more powerful than ever.
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Amazon Raises Prices Throughout Retail, California Alleges
Another antitrust lawsuit tracks with an ingenious line of argument showing how the company famous for ensuring the lowest prices is actually increasing them elsewhere.
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Battle Royale for Crypto Oversight Kicks Off
Two agencies, the CFTC and the SEC, want to have the responsibility. Lawmakers have a self-interest in that process, too.
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Q&A: The Other Adam Kovacevich on Big Tech’s Dominance
There are two Adam Kovaceviches, each on the opposite side of whether Congress should take on Big Tech.
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The Anti-Monopoly Fight Will Be in the States
A new task force aims to take on corporate power at the state and local levels.
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The September Issues
Congress still has some work to do before the midterms.
