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

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.

Ayatollah Trump: The Global Rise of the Christian Right

Islamic extremism gets all the press, but Trump is just one of a growing number of Christian extremists in positions of political power.

Tax Day 2019: Where Your Personal Income Taxes Were Spent in 2018

How Enriching the 1% Widens the Racial Wealth Divide

It’s Not Just the Mosque Shooter’s Islamophobia That Scares Me — It’s the Media’s

If we want to avoid another tragic day asking ourselves how this could happen, news organizations have to stop giving a platform to Islamophobic talking heads.

Enough Collusion Talk. It’s Time to Focus on Trump’s Corruption.

If there is a silver lining to the confusion and disappointment of Russiagate, it is that we can now pay attention to the real fleecing.