Antitrust reform for small business

Antitrust reform for small business

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Big mergers are squeezing local businesses and choices

In many industries, a few large companies control key markets. That can make it harder for small businesses to compete and can leave shoppers with fewer choices and higher prices. This cause focuses on updating antitrust rules and enforcement so new and local firms can compete on fair terms.

Why this matters now

When markets are dominated by a few giant firms, small businesses can get boxed out. They may face high platform fees, unfair contract terms, or tactics that make it hard to reach customers.

Less competition can also hit everyday life. It can mean higher prices, fewer choices, and slower innovation. Communities feel it when local businesses close and local wealth shifts away.

What's blocking progress

Large companies spend heavily on lobbying and public campaigns to slow or weaken reform. Antitrust cases and laws are complex, and court standards can make it hard to prove harm under older rules.

Strategies

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Litigation

Invigorate Enforcement (Executive/Agencies)

Encourage the FTC and DOJ to continue aggressive enforcement with the tools they have – even if they lose some cases, building precedents and fear among mono...

17,250 VOTES42% SHARE OF POOL
17,250 VOTES42% SHARE OF POOL
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Litigation

Empower Small Business through Coalitions & Litigation (Grassroots/Legal)

Form coalitions of small businesses to collectively advocate and perhaps sue under existing laws.

11,500 VOTES28% SHARE OF POOL
11,500 VOTES28% SHARE OF POOL
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Media

Public Awareness & Pro-Competition Campaign (Media)

Elevate “antitrust” from wonk to kitchen-table.

7,393 VOTES18% SHARE OF POOL
7,393 VOTES18% SHARE OF POOL
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Lobbying

Encourage State-Level Reforms (State Legislation)

As a parallel, push states to use their antitrust laws or pass new ones.

4,929 VOTES12% SHARE OF POOL
4,929 VOTES12% SHARE OF POOL
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