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
Reimagining School Safety
A look at the dangers posed to students by law enforcement and how to invest in real school safety for our nation’s children.
Killing Someone Is Not Like Missing a Golf Putt
Trump’s vile equivalence of a golf putt to police violence says a lot about the bubble America’s super rich live in.
Trump and the Troops
The alternative to Trump is not the glorification of military service. It’s promoting the kind of service that gets fewer people killed.
How Trump Will Try to Win the Election
Donald Trump hates to lose. Here’s how he’ll try to steal an electoral victory.
Black Labor Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever
We’re working to build the leadership and strategists that a diverse labor and worker movement demands today.
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.