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
World Gives America One Year to Stop Trump or Face Sanctions
[Satire] UN: “We recommend that Americans sentence all top-ranking officials of the Trump administration to a decade of picking up trash along America’s highways.”
It’s Time for $15 and a Union
A minimum wage hike would boost earnings for 40 million workers.
Is Your Bank Loaded? A New Report Has the Answer
A coalition of activists is challenging the financial industry’s ties to the gun industry, its lobbyists, and the lawmakers that support it most.
The Widening Rift Between the U.S. and China
Worsening relations between the two largest economies in the world could lead to disaster.
For Military Contractors, Tax Day is Pay Day
Lockheed Martin’s CEO took home $20 million while enlisted soldiers got just $20,000. Why? Because corporations have hijacked the military.
Examining NATO’s Legacy After 70 Years
Tensions between the U.S. and their NATO allies were on full display last week, leading to questions about the strength of the alliance.
Should We Tax Capital Gains?
Tax-the-rich proposals just keep coming. The latest, a capital gains tax, would hit households earning over $10 million annually the hardest.
Scapegoating Unions for the Postal Service’s Phony Crisis
At a recent Senate hearing, some officials attempted to divert attention from the real cause of post office financial losses by blaming worker rights.
Trump Dumps Nearly 1M People From Food Stamps
Trump administration toughens work requirements for people struggling the most—and 48% are white men.
A Cure for Excessive Wealth Disorder
Here’s a simple test to determine whether politicians are carrying water for the richest 0.1 percent.