Democrats have a stronger hand. They should raise their bets.
Lina Khan
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Rollback Racket
For decades, mainstream economists insisted that consumers benefit from the dominance of chains like Walmart. New evidence shows otherwise.
Posted inFeatured
The Washington Monthly Restored My Faith in Journalism (Jobs)
I was ready to give up when I landed a paid internship here, something that’s only possible because of readers like you.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan’s plan to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums is good policy and good politics.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Has Trump’s FTC Abandoned Fair Markets?
A decision to drop a lawsuit against Pepsi may signal Trump’s embrace of corporate bullies.
Posted inMagazine
Resurrecting the Rebel Alliance
To end the age of Trump, Democrats must relearn the language and levers of power.
Posted inMagazine
What Happens to Antitrust Under Trump?
From tariffs to deportations, Trump’s policies are inflationary—but enforcing antitrust laws could help working families.
Posted inNewsletter
How the Washington Monthly Mentors the Next Generation of Leaders
Lina Khan was a recent college grad when she first wrote for this magazine. Here’s how you can help
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Why Big Business May Wind Up Missing Lina Khan
Why Big Business May Wind Up Missing Lina Khan: Multinationals often opposed Biden’s aggressive stand on antitrust. Trump’s industrial policy by temper tantrum gives corporations what they really hate—instability.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Trump Isn’t Even Pretending He Would Fight Corporate Power
The former president is shamelessly offering plutocrats like Elon Musk political favors for their support—and no longer promising to take on monopolists.
