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
Even as Voter Registration Soars, Voter Suppression Lives On
Is your state working to increase access to the ballot box, or to disenfranchise its citizens?
What Is America Doing in the Middle East
Speaking at the Alworth Center for Peace and Justice, Phyllis Bennis presents on Palestine-Israel, human rights, and the U.S.’s role in the region.
Why Recolonization of Africa Must Be Resisted
Dual War and Repression as US Domestic and Foreign Policy on Black People
Any Senior Who Needs Home Care Should Get It
Caring for loved ones with dementia is hard enough. Families shouldn’t have to bear a financial crisis on top of that.
Before His Time, a Billionaire Passes On
Paul Allen’s friends are saluting his life. For the sake of our own loved ones, we need to end his billionaire epoch.
Assassins Without Borders
Saudi Arabia’s apparent assassination of Jamal Khashoggi might have taken inspiration from Russia and North Korea — or Israel and the United States.
The World Would Be a Better Place Without the Rich
They coarsen our culture, erode our economic future, and diminish our democracy. The ultra-rich have no redeeming social value.
Black Domestic Workers Call for Pay, Professionalism, and Respect
A new report shines a light on the Durham and Atlanta healthcare workers raising the standards of care in America.
Saudi Government Claims Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Wasn’t Sanctioned; Blames ‘Rogue Killers’
Saudi Arabia’s government is tightly controlled by crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman, making It highly unlikely that a team of ‘rogue killers’ carried out the murder of prominent Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi without his knowledge or approval.
Promoting Luxury Housing with an Ironic Twist
The artist behind a provocative faux sales office highlights the dangers of Boston’s luxury housing boom.