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
Bernie’s Latest Proposal Attempts to Reign in the Influence of America’s Wealthiest Families
Sanders’ new ‘For the 99.8% Act’ is squarely aimed at preventing the children of today’s billionaires from dominating our future democracy, economy, culture and philanthropy
A Wealth Tax Could Raise Trillions — and Save Our Democracy
Taxing wealth over $50 million would be an investment in protecting our country from the tyranny of a plutocracy.
The Shutdown Made Inequality Worse
The new Congress needs to prioritize economic policies that empower low-wealth families.
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.