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
Black America’s Vanishing Wealth Is Bad For All Americans
The racial wealth divide gives billionaires more power over all of us. The answer? Reparations.
People Who Care About Democracy Don’t Plot Coups Abroad
Do we think people who armed death squads and started wars really want to “bring democracy” to Venezuela?
For Dell’s Billionaire CEO, Taxing the Ultra-Rich is a Joke
Michael Dell falsely argues that top marginal tax rates as high as 70 percent have never worked.
New Study Shows Wealth Inequality Hits Communities of Color Hardest
And it’s not just about rich and poor. The racial wealth gap is damaging to the economy as a whole.
The Beauty Industry Profits from Inequality
In a world where wealth concentrates ferociously, we can’t escape the ugliness our grand divides engender.
The Super Bowl and Politics
Maybe you didn’t notice before Colin Kaepernick took a knee, but the NFL has been deeply politicized for years.
Senator Warren’s Wealth Tax: The Moment of Conception
There are great moments in intellectual cross-fertilization. This may have been one of them.
Deal or No Deal: Britain’s Fearful Future
The case for a second Brexit vote.
China Might Be Bugging US Subways — But There’s a Bigger Problem
Years of neglecting public infrastructure has undercut the U.S. manufacturing base.
The Moderate’s Case for a Maximum Wage
Democrats have enough heft in Congress to force floor debates on proposals that meaningfully target inequality, but they’ll need support from their moderate contingent if any real change is to occur.