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
Why Not Tax Private Jets Out of Existence?
The industry not only exploits our planet’s precious resources but makes the rest of us subsidize the extravagant lifestyles of the ultra-rich.
Can We Measure Inequality Without Tallying the Wealth of Our Wealthy?
Hundreds of prestigious economists don’t think so. The World Bank, unfortunately, does.
Ukraine and the World Order
The war in Ukraine is not just about territory. It’s about the future of global governance.
Boston’s Wealthy Real Estate Players Avoid Paying their Fair Share
The state legislature has blocked the city’s luxury real estate transfer tax for nearly four years.
How to Raise $1.8 Billion for Green Transit
A proposed tax hike on private jet fuel could raise $1.8 billion a year for sustainable transit.
The Culture Wars Are Hijacking Debate On the Military Budget
Republicans want to fill the defense bill with bans on abortion, trans health care, and racial diversity initiatives in the military.
Affirmative Action Has Ended, but the Need for Diversity Hasn’t
Protecting diversity on campus creates better paths to opportunity for students of every race. The question now is to figure out how.
Sanctions Are An Act Of War
Economic sanctions which claim to target authoritarian governments and wealthy profiteers of global conflicts only hurt innocent civilian populations.
The 5 Percent Foundation Payout Requirement May Be a Floor, but the Ceiling Is Awfully Low
Most private foundations stick quite closely to their 5 percent payout requirement. And America’s largest are unlikely to give much more than the minimum.
Tax the Fat Cat Private Jet Class, Invest in Green Transit
Democrats introduce a bill to hike fuel taxes on private jets and invest the new revenue in public transportation.