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
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.
In Bid to Join NATO, Sweden and Finland Back Turkish Repression of Kurds
NATO’s July summit betrayed the Kurdish people. The left must stand with both Ukraine and the Kurds — and against NATO.
On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters
It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.
On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters
It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.
The Most Ludicrous Argument Ever Against Taxing the Rich?
Why are our planet’s finest hoopsters bricking free throws? Pals of plutocrats have a convenient explanation.