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Monopoly

Posted inBooks, Crime, History, Story

Monopoly vs. the Magic Cape

by Will Meyer December 5, 2018October 19, 2022

Trust busting is a great idea. But would it be enough?

A cardboard soda cup from McDonald's sits on top of a black garbage can, surrounded by cigarette butts
Posted inCrime, Highlight, Quotes

So Long, and Thanks for All the Value Meals

by michelleweber August 6, 2018October 19, 2022

Sorry you never won a million dollars; hope you at least got a fresh batch of fries.

Jeff Bezos
Posted inBlog Post

Jeff Bezos: Hero or Villain?

by Danielle Tcholakian June 16, 2017October 19, 2022

Is the man behind Amazon a benevolent benefactor or a manipulative monopolist?

Posted inBooks, Nonfiction, Profiles & Interviews

The Twisted History of Your Favorite Board Game

by Longreads March 12, 2015October 19, 2022

An interview with Mary Pilon about her new book, ‘The Monopolists,’ which uncovers the real story about how Monopoly became the game it is today.

Posted inBooks, Nonfiction, Profiles & Interviews, Story

The Twisted History of Your Favorite Board Game

by Longreads March 12, 2015October 19, 2022

An interview with Mary Pilon about her new book, ‘The Monopolists,’ which uncovers the real story about how Monopoly became the game it is today.

Posted inUncategorized
by Longreads October 29, 2012October 19, 2022

“Monopoly Is Theft.” — Christopher Ketcham, Harper’s Magazine More by Ketcham

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