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20 Years Ago, the World Said No to War
A look back at the history-making mobilization against the Iraq War that turned ordinary people into a “second superpower” — one we badly need today.
Defend the Postal Service, Defend Good Jobs for Black Workers
The U.S. Postal Service is a vital source of decent jobs for Black workers. Instead of cutting or privatizing services, this public agency should expand to meet 21st century needs.
The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed is Dangerous.
Following multiple, dangerous derailments across the country, those working the railroad have a solution to the nation’s rail crisis: public ownership.
Biden Presented a Bold Agenda. Can He Back It Up?
The president had much to celebrate in his State of the Union address. But to finish the job, he needs to take executive action.
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We Need to Cut the Military Budget, But Don't Trust the Far Right to Do It
Reparations Are Expensive — but Not Repairing the Harm Costs More
Rail Workers Warned Us: Greed Is Dangerous
COP28 Captured by Oil Producers
Seven Things We Could Do If We Cut the Pentagon by $100 Billion
The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed is Dangerous.
A Self-Tax for the Common Good
Spying vs. Spying
Reports and Resources
Report: “Extreme Wealth: The growing number of people with extreme wealth and what an annual wealth tax could raise”
REPORT: New Mexico at a Crossroads: False Solutions or a Just Transition?
REPORT: Homecoming: The Greater Birmingham Community Speaks on Regional Cooperation and a More Inclusive Economy
Report: Gilded Giving 2022
The Other Side of the Storm
Book Talk: Work and Alienation in the Platform Economy
March 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am at TwitterspaceJoin this Twitterspace discussion with IPS' Omar Ocampo speaking with author and lecturer Dr. Sarrah Kassem about her upcoming book that details the ways workers resist and build solidarity.
Book Talk: Six Stops on the National Security Tour with Miriam Pemberton
March 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at Busboys & Poets – 14th & VA book talk with IPS Associate Fellow Miriam Pemberton about her book that connects the U.S. national security apparatus to the local level, including the militarized border and the hyper weapons in the pipeline.
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