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This article appeared in the June 30, 2008 edition of The Nation.

June 11, 2008

The Gipper Killed It

Seattle

Harry First's June 2 "Bring Back Antitrust!" is welcome and refreshing. For years, as we have discussed issues of economic injustice and accelerating inequality, commentators have focused on tax policy, globalization, attacks on organized labor, minimum wage and immigration. These are important. But completely left out has been the destruction of antitrust law, which allowed fair competition and protected small businesses and consumers.

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About Peter C. Baker

Peter C. Baker, a former Nation intern, is a features writer for the Abu Dhabi National. more...
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