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

15 Years After Hurricane Katrina, It’s Time to Demilitarize Disaster Relief

Instead of funneling hundreds of billions of dollars each year into militarism, we can invest in the infrastructure of care we need to keep each other safe.

Professional Athletes and the Power of a Union

If a few sports walkouts can force change on the national level, imagine what an Amazon or Wal-Mart walkout could do.

A Memo to the Next President

The next president can’t just clean up Trump’s mess. They’ll have to prevent a resurgence of Trumpism — and learn from Obama’s mistakes.

All the Latest on Trump’s War on Our Public Postal Service

The House passed legislation to defend the Postal Service. If the Senate doesn’t do the same, Postmaster General DeJoy will continue dismantling it.

How We Can Save Aviation Without Enriching Airline CEOs

We can funnel our virus aid tax dollars only to airlines that keep their pay gaps modest.

In a Pandemic, We Need Democracy — Not Billionaire Charity

We need a movement to democratize philanthropy — and the concentrated wealth that increasingly defines it.

The Israel-UAE Deal Isn’t About Peace at All

The U.S.-brokered pact makes no pretense of peace for Palestinians. Instead, it sharpens a regional coalition against Iran.

Austerity Politics Aren’t Going to Cut Out of Control Pentagon Spending

The call to cut military spending should be paired with a demand for the investments that are worth making — and a critique of the wars that aren’t.

COVID-19 and the End of Autocrats

The outbreak of COVID-19 initially looked like a gift to autocrats around the world — until they botched it.

Mining Injustice Through International Arbitration

Across the Global South, international mining companies use disturbing tactics to forcibly open mining operations against the wills of local communities.