Are the Flat Tax Folks Winning — or Have They Already Won?
It’s time to end the free ride that our richest are getting from flat tax rates during tax season.
The Threats To U.S. Democracy Go Far Beyond Elections and the Courts
Getting money out of politics, repealing anti-dissent laws and holding elected officials accountable are equally important to democracy.
Institute for Policy Studies Announces Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Staff Union
A long-time supporter of labor unions and the labor movement, IPS voluntarily recognized the IPS staff union in 2021.
How Are US Tax Dollars Being Spent? Hint: The Pentagon Is Cashing In.
The average US taxpayer sent $58 to fund antiwar diplomacy efforts versus $5,109 for militarism and its support systems.
Mass Layoffs Have Our Rich Thriving — and Workers Writhing
A new book explores an eminently doable route for confronting corporate greed
Comunidad internacional condena fallo en contra de los Defensores del Agua de Santa Marta y ADES emitido el 10 de abril en una corte de El Salvador
En audiencia preliminar, el juez confirmó los cargos de asesinato y asociaciónes ilícitas y desestimó un tercer cargo de privación de libertad.
International Community Condemns April 10 Ruling in El Salvador’s Court on the Santa Marta Five Water Defenders
In a preliminary court hearing, the presiding Judge upheld politically-motivated charges of murder and illicit association and dismissed a third charge of kidnapping against the prominent anti-mining movement leaders.
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
The Break-Up?
Are the United States and Israel heading toward a divorce?
Stopping the Dance of Death: Building a 21st Century Anti-War Movement
Phyllis Bennis discusses how to win a cease-fire in Gaza, prevent a nuclear war, and shift U.S. policy and funds away from imperialist wars.
Who Wants to Be a Trillionaire?
Don’t laugh. That’s exactly where America’s oligarchic policies are taking us.
NEW: In 2023, the average American’s income taxes funded $5,109 for militarism and its support systems
The average taxpayer subsidized $1,748 toward Pentagon contractors.
FACT SHEET: Your 2024 Tax Receipt
The average taxpayer was forced to subsidize military contractors at the expense of human needs. Here’s an item by item look.
To Trim Our Richest Down to Democratic Size, We Need to Think Big
. . . but maybe start small
Why Are Politicians Still Courting the Nefarious Fossil Fuel Lobby?
High-level government participation in an oil and gas industry conference shows official disdain for the public interest; it’s time to make fossil fuels politically toxic.
The Donor Revolt for Charity Reform
Prominent philanthropists, national funders, and policy organizations are launching a campaign to call for common sense charity reforms.
Is Golf a sport? Not Anymore
The golf that does claim sport status increasingly belongs only to those who can afford it.
“Donor Revolt for Charity Reform” Campaign Highlights Strong Demand for Changes to Philanthropy Rules
A new report also reveals who has spent millions lobbying against charity reform.
REPORT: Who Is Lobbying against Common-Sense Charity Reform?
Meet the foundations, donor-advised fund sponsors, and community foundations spending money and time to defend the indefensible status quo.
The Return of Terrorism
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is making the same mistakes that George W. Bush did after September 11.
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