Economic Justice
Combating inequality means both lifting up and building power at the bottom, and breaking up concentration of wealth and power at the top. That’s why we work at the intersection of economic and racial justice through projects designed to build leadership and self-empowerment of black workers, immigrant workers, and low-wage workers, youth and families affected by incarceration, along with projects aiming to reverse the rules that criminalize poor people of color, and projects fighting to ensure that the wealthy and Wall Street corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Latest Work
6 Takeaways from the Court Decision to Void Elon Musk’s Compensation
The Musk ruling sets a huge precedent and could lead to similar suits against other outrageous CEO pay packages.
Must We Limit the Wealthy’s Wealth?
A riveting new book from the European philosopher Ingrid Robeyns explores the critical choices humanity now faces
Housing Is a Human Right, Not a Privilege
Safe, stable, affordable housing is foundational to a healthy, productive society.
Removing Draconian Budget Cuts Isn’t Enough: Bring Back the COVID Safety Net
Vital pandemic assistance programs in the 2021 American Rescue Plan grew the economy, reduced overall poverty by 20 percent and cut child poverty in half.
Rural Inequality vs. Grassroots Land Reform: Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement Turns Forty
Rural land concentration compounds inequality and threatens democracy. Through grassroots land reform, this movement offers hope.
Ranting Billionaire Makes Unwitting Case for Charity Reform
Like a blind squirrel finding a nut, Bill Ackman’s antics reveal a huge flaw in donor-advised fund regulation.
Has the USA Really Become Vastly More Unequal?
Most certainly yes. But apologists for a top-heavy America have some new ammunition.
The Richest 1 Percent Own a Greater Share of the Stock Market Than Ever Before
Baby bonds are one effective strategy for addressing the fact that only 1 percent of stock market wealth is owned by the bottom half of households.
As Elites Gather in Davos, They Can’t Ignore Ignore That Most High Net-Worth Individuals Like Me Want to Pay More in Taxes
I am firmly in the majority with my wealthy peers when it comes to wanting to pay higher taxes.
What’s Driving Our Epidemic of Distrust?
The answer we get when we look at our nation’s most distrusted institutions.