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
Who Owns Tips? If Trump’s Department of Labor Gets Its Way, Not Workers
A new proposal would take tips out of the hands of the people who earn them.
What Makes Muslim Ban 3.0 So Dangerous
The Supreme Court’s decision to let the indefinite ban go forward will certainly embolden Trump and his hardline supporters.
From ”Me Too” to “Not One More”
Imagine if the burden to combat sexual assault didn’t have to fall on any of these brave women — from celebrities to interns — pleading with the public to listen to stories they never wanted to have to recall.
North Korea: The Costs of War, Calculated
Even a limited war with North Korea would kill millions, devastate the environment, and bankrupt the U.S.
How to Make Lawmakers Rue the Day They Voted for This Scam of a Tax Bill
We can use this bill as a catalyst for the next wave of tax-fairness and economic-justice organizing.
When’s the Last Time I’ll Go Home for Christmas?
By my count, I get 13 more holidays before the sea threatens to swallow my family’s home.
Democrats Should Create Policies That Help the Black People Who Put Them In Power
They can start by addressing the racial wealth divide.
The GOP’s Tax Breaks for the Private Jet Set
The GOP tax bill carves out special provisions for private jet owners, while their budget plan doubles fees for commercial passengers.
Alabama Upset Sparks Calls to Slow Down GOP Tax Push
A slowdown would give the public more time to learn about the bill and all the ways it’s designed to further enrich the wealthy.
She’s The Poster Child for Estate Tax Repeal, but Her Sad Family Saga Doesn’t Add Up
Noem perpetuates the “estate tax hurts farmers” argument using her life experience. The story she tells, however, does not line up with some very basic tenets of the tax code.