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
Time for a Raise for New York Car Wash Workers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York state legislature could end the subminimum tipped wage for carwasheros downstate.
Report: Poor People’s Campaign Moral Budget
Everybody Has the Right to Live
Minimum Wage Reaches Lowest Value Since 1960’s
The federal minimum wage has not been raised in 10 years, the longest period without an increase since the program was implemented.
A Father’s Day Gift for Myself: Activism
My two-year old child will be the age I am now when the climate catastrophe comes, and that realization is taking a toll.
Decent, Secure Housing Is a Basic Human Right
New York’s latest housing legislation turns the tables on the landlord class, offering protections for renters.
“Freedom Gas” Will Be Used to Justify Oppression at Home and Abroad
As anti-extraction protests gain momentum, government responds with threats of federal prison time for those who interfere with the fossil fuel industry.
Democracy Desperately Needs a Reboot
Democracy faces a global crisis. And this crisis couldn’t be coming at a worse time.
Trump’s War on Science is Grounds to Impeach
Trump’s latest impeachable offense? His administration intends to actively interfere in climate research by federal scientists.
How Fair Housing Laws Can Advance Environmental Justice and Racial Equity
Residents of Eight Mile, Alabama await a HUD ruling on a dangerous gas leak. Meanwhile, NCRC and the South Alabama Center for Fair Housing evaluate other legal options to secure compensation for the community.
Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico and Who They’ll Harm
Manuel Perez-Rocha discusses Trump’s plan to impose progressively increasing tariffs on Mexico, the second largest importer of U.S. goods.