James Baratta

The private equity behemoth’s bid to acquire New Mexico’s largest electricity provider could be null and void. Will regulators be bold enough to apply the law? The post Consumer Advocates Could De...

Novel public ownership models have kept minor league baseball franchises anchored in communities. The post Diamonds in the Rough appeared first on The American Prospect.

Fresh off Grammy glory, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to perform on America’s biggest stage. It’s shaping up to be Puerto Rico’s moon-landing moment. The post Bad Bunny Bowl appeared first ...

As runaway utility bills squeeze ratepayers across the country, elected officials are escalating efforts to rein in investor-owned utilities—and not just with legislation. The post Meet the Member...

Incident response firms negotiate with hackers while also processing payments to them, leading to potential betrayals of their clients’ trust. The post Ransomware Recovery Firms Share in the Hacki...

Our writing fellow offers his favorite stories of the year. The post 2025 in Review: James Baratta appeared first on The American Prospect.

Two firms are vying for control over much of New Mexico’s energy infrastructure, but consumer advocates are fighting back. The post Private Equity’s Utility Spending Spree Threatens New Mexico app...

Regulatory capture is at the root of the affordability crisis in electricity. Public power could offer a way out. The post Lightning in a Bottle appeared first on The American Prospect.