Raise the Debt Ceiling, and Invest in America
The debt ceiling is an arcane artifice without a real connection to the economy. But how well we invest in our families and workers directly relates to it.
Phyllis Bennis on Democracy Now Discussing the War in Ukraine and Israel’s Recent Attacks on Gaza
Phyllis Bennis spoke to Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! on May 9, 2023 about the United States’ role in Ukraine’s counter-offensive, and Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza
When ‘Decorum’ Means ‘Mob Rule,’ It’s Time to Break It.
In Tennessee and Montana, Republicans silenced the voices of three young lawmakers because they dared to challenge the undemocratic status quo.
The U.S. Still Spends More on Its Military Than Over 144 Nations Combined
World military spending reached a new record high of $2.4 trillion in 2022, with the United States spending the most by far.
Title 42 Is Ending. Biden Shouldn’t Continue It By Other Means.
The administration has alarmingly called for “surging resources” to turn back immigrants from the border and from inside the U.S.
‘I Don’t Mind the Work’: An IPS Tribute to Harry Belafonte
IPS experts remember their time with the legendary activist, entertainer, and IPS board member.
To Fight Inequality, Tax the Patriarchy and Invest in Care
If billionaires and corporations pay their share of taxes, there would be more than enough revenue to invest in child care, paid leave, and home care.
A Parents Bill of Rights for the Rest of Us
The book bans, censorship, and attacks on LGBTQ kids that the GOP calls “parents rights” are way out of step with American families.
We Can’t Let Oak Flat Get Sold to Mining Companies
The opening up of Arizona’s Oak Flat to copper mining would wipe out generations of Apache religion, culture and wisdom.
Colombia Adopts an Unprecedented Energy Policy—but Needs Help to Pull It Off
Will the world, and particularly the United States, now lend a hand to Colombia to pull it out of its economic hole?
Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf League Is ‘Sportswashing’ At Its Worst
Saudi Arabia — in the news for cutting oil production and pushing up the price of gas — is also making headlines for perhaps a more unusual reason: golf.
Where are the Women CEOs? Should We Care?
Women CEOs are becoming slightly less rare at large corporations. But simply replacing men with women at the top of the income scale won’t lead to greater equity.
The War on Woke Is a Scam on Middle America
The MAGA bargain goes something like this: If we hurt other people worse, is it ok if we hurt you, too?
Immigration Policy Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
For 20 years, the Department of Homeland Security has made life a nightmare for millions — but Dreamers like me have seen that there’s another way.
Biden’s Budget Would Level the Playing Field and Reduce the Deficit
The president’s plan for jobs, families, and health reflects the things most of us value. But it should spend more on those and less on the Pentagon.