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
The Huge Pay Gaps at Low-Wage Federal Contractors
New federal contracting standards could incentivize corporations to narrow the economic divides that undermine employee morale and business effectiveness.
The Green New Deal Goes Local
The Biden administration will be spending hundreds of billions of dollars on addressing the climate crisis. But what does that mean for communities around the United States?
Dismantling the Lucky Sperm Club, One Baby Bond Program at a Time
Cities and states are experimenting with trust fund accounts to narrow the racial wealth divide.
Congress Takes Historic Step to Tax Stock Buybacks
This provision of the Inflation Reduction Act will discourage corporations from siphoning resources from worker wages and productive investments for share repurchases that inflate CEO pay.
Further Comment: It’s Time for Diplomacy
The United States doesn’t have much to say about Ukraine, because it claims Russia is unwilling to talk. It’s up to our movements to demand more.
Global Allies Stand With Walden Bello as Social Justice Champion Posts Bail
As a new generation of Phillippines leadership tries to target Walden Bello and accuse him of libel, John Cavanagh explained to Common Dreams why “they picked the wrong person to go after.”
Baseball Immortality Meets Ungodly Inequality
Superstar Juan Soto gets a new team. His fans get heartbreak. His owners get richer.
A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia’s 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion
An Institute for Policy Studies analysis of the progressive tax proposed by incoming Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation’s wealthiest while raising millions to address widening inequality.
The Great Migration Failed to Bridge the Racial Wealth Divide. What’s Next?
Real and lasting economic opportunities for Black families will come only through a serious national reckoning on race.
The Rise of the Monster DAFs
Rising like monsters from the deep, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have finally caught up with foundations as the wealthy donor’s charitable warehousing vehicle of choice — and are poised to eclipse them.