Our Work
At IPS, our work is centered in our vision: we believe everyone has a right to thrive on a planet where all communities are equitable, democratic, peaceful, and sustainable. Our intersecting programs and initiatives, led by a diverse group of expert staff and associate fellows, are helping to shape progressive movements toward this vision.
Latest Work
The Media Keeps Asking the Wrong Questions About Biden and the “Uncommitted” Vote
Expecting voters to support the person with the power to stop the killing of their families, but who refuses to use it, is asking the impossible. This is about now, not November.
REPORT: Greenwashing the Skies: How the Private Jet Lobby Uses “Sustainable Aviation Fuels” as a Marketing Ploy
We find that so-called “sustainable” aviation fuels are largely a false solution.
For Mother’s Day, I Want Lawmakers to Stop Blocking Care for Trans Kids
Together, we must work to defeat the cruel and misguided policies that deny this freedom to children and their families.
Europe Braces for the Next Ukraine
The Donald Trump of the Balkans is gearing up to spread maximum havoc.
Could the UN Actually Lead a Charge to Tax the World’s Rich?
The world’s wealthy now have a real reason to worry.
VIDEO: Upholding Racial Justice in Policing and the Rule of Law in Colombia
Our congressional briefing on the young Colombians who are fighting against police racism and protecting the right to protest.
Ten of America’s 20 Top Public Charities Are Donor-Advised Funds
The three highest-earning DAF sponsors each take in more than double the donations of the highest-earning operating charity.
Working at Amazon is Grueling. It Doesn’t Have to Be.
New legislation would restrict the onerous work quotas that Amazon places on its employees.
Developers Greenwashing Private Jet Expansion
The private jet lobby claims that “sustainable aviation fuels” will reduce its carbon footprint, but there is currently no realistic alternative to kerosene-based fuels.
The Well-Heeled and Our Personal Well-Being
Psychologists are helping us understand how inequality is conditioning us to accept lower ethical standards.