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Analysis January 18, 2018

Seattle's 'Armageddon' crisis should terrify the city Amazon chooses for HQ2

Business Insider examines how Seattle's experience with Amazon growth serves as a warning for HQ2 finalist cities.

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News February 6, 2018

A Backlash Is Mounting in Cities Bidding for Amazon's HQ2

Bloomberg reports on growing opposition to Amazon's demands for billions in tax breaks and subsidies.

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Impact October 19, 2017

What would happen if Amazon brought 50,000 workers to your city? Ask Seattle.

Washington Post investigates Seattle's transformation and what it means for HQ2 cities.

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Analysis October 17, 2017

To Meet Amazon's Tax-Break Demands For HQ2, Will Cities Get Steamrolled Or Win Community Benefits?

Fast Company explores whether cities can secure community benefits while competing for Amazon HQ2.

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Investigation January 30, 2018

Amazon Insists On Silence From Twenty HQ2 Finalists

WAMU reports on Amazon's demand for secrecy from the 20 finalist cities in the HQ2 selection process.

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Analysis January 25, 2018

What's in Amazon's Package?

Washington City Paper breaks down what DC is offering Amazon in its HQ2 bid.

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Action February 24, 2018

Activists Crash Bowser Budget Forum, Protesting Amazon HQ2 Incentives

Washington City Paper covers community activists protesting proposed Amazon subsidies at a mayoral event.

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Research November 29, 2016

How Amazon's Tightening Grip on the Economy Is Stifling Competition, Eroding Jobs, and Threatening Communities

Institute for Local Self-Reliance comprehensive report on Amazon's economic impact on communities.

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Investigation February 13, 2018

Amazon Inc. Paid Zero in Federal Taxes in 2017, Gets $789 Million Windfall from New Tax Law

Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy reveals Amazon paid no federal taxes despite massive profits.

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News March 15, 2018

'Not welcome here': Amazon faces growing resistance to its second home

The Guardian reports on grassroots opposition to Amazon HQ2 across finalist cities.

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News March 16, 2018

Council Members, Kochs, and Socialists Unite Against Amazon

CityLab examines the unusual coalition forming to resist Amazon HQ2 subsidies.

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