Report: Minnesota Communities and Local Providers Build Diverse Solutions for Affordable, Reliable Internet Access
Our new report Minnesota Broadband: Land of 10,000 Connectivity Solutions showcases the diverse range of approaches communities and local ISPs have taken to expand affordable,...
Report: 30 Million Solar Homes Would Create 1.77 Million Jobs, $69 Billion in Energy Savings
A new report finds that deploying distributed solar energy to the equivalent of 30 million American homes would produce significant job-creation and economic benefits while addressing...
Policy 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.…...
Issue Brief: How Amazon Exploits and Undermines Small Businesses, and Why Breaking It Up Would Revive American Entrepreneurship
In splashy campaigns and lobbying at the Capitol, Amazon claims that it has “a mutually beneficial relationship” with the small businesses that depend on its...
Special Delivery: Our Report Shows How Local Delivery Services are Superior to the Big Apps
Unlike the predatory Wall Street-backed apps, local delivery services charge lower fees, support restaurants, keep wealth in the community, and demonstrate that when it comes...
New Report From Global Anti-Incineration Alliance: Zero Waste Creates 200 Times More Jobs Than Landfills and Incinerators
A new report from the Global Anti Incineration Alliance (GAIA), finds that zero waste creates 200 times more jobs than landfills and incinerators, far more than...
Report: Case Studies Detail How Tribes Are Expanding Internet Access
A new report from ILSR delves into the experiences of four Native Nations as they constructed their own Internet service providers. These case studies examine...
Report: Telecom Monopolies Are Blocking Better Internet Access… And What We Can Do About It
The digital divide is leaving millions of Americans behind — and corporate telecom monopolies are only making the problem worse. A new report from the...
Report: Wilson, N.C., Shows What’s Possible When a Broadband Network Puts Community First
This case study explores the wide-ranging community benefits of Greenlight, the city-owned broadband network in Wilson, North Carolina. The network has been able to quickly...
Rebuilding Small Business for a Robust Recovery: A Federal Policy Agenda
In this policy brief, we argue that moving aggressively to rebuild small, independent businesses and reverse the concentration of corporate power would produce a more...
Despite the challenging state of affairs in 2020, it’s been a productive year for ILSR and for our work fighting corporate control and building local...
Policy Brief: Local and State Governments Have Marshalled $9.27 Billion for Small Business Relief
Our research has found that cities, counties, states, and community organizations have established more than 800 programs to provide financial assistance to small businesses in...
Report: Could Existing Water Pipes Replace Dirty Energy Utilities?
This report explores water main geothermal: a novel, affordable way to decarbonize home heating and air conditioning using existing city water mains.… Read More
