The Irony of the CIA’s Russia-Trump Story
During the Cold War, the CIA did just the kind of meddling in foreign elections it’s accusing Russia of doing today — and more.
Why 2016 May See a Record Top 1%
America’s top earners will be rushing to maximize their 2016 income if Democrats gain a sweep in November. But what happens next will be what really matters.
Working While Black: Demographics and Destiny
As the nation becomes more Black and Brown an economic crisis in wage earnings could be on the horizon.
Hipocresia! A Revolutionary Perspective On Obama’s Visit to Cuba
IPS policy analyst Netfa Freeman demystifies much of what has been said about Obama’s visit to Cuba, from the perspective of one friendly to the Cuban Revolution.
Inequality in America’s Political Class
The wealth gap between the presidential candidates and average Americans could hardly be more stark.
Outrage in Oregon
Taking over a federal building at the point of a rifle gives protest a bad name.
4th Edition of the Thomas Sankara Annual Conference.
The Future of Thomas Sankara’s Legacy in a Democratic Burkina Faso after the victory of the president-elect Roch Marc Christian Kabore.
Author Event: Sixteen for ’16; A Progressive Agenda For A Better America
Moderated by IPS Director John Cavanagh and featuring Fred Azcarate and Karen Dolan as respondents, this discussion and book signing with IPS Associate Fellow Salvatore Babones will focus on how to push the 2016 election debate from calls for empty reform to real progressive change.
Author Event: Your Voice Your Vote
Join the Institute for Policy Studies and Busboys and Poets for a discussion with Martha Burk about “The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Power, Politics, and the Change We Need.”
Tunisia Must Not Fail
Tunisia’s stagnant economy could also stagnate its democracy–the good news is Washington can actually help.
Brown Bag: Kenya Post-Election
Join IPS’ Foreign Policy In Focus project for a presentation by Irũngũ Houghton on prospects for addressing inequality and participation under a Jubilee Government.
Brown Bag: Venezuela’s Electoral System and the Results of The Presidential Elections
Presentation by Dan Kovalik and Alex Main, who just returned from Venezuela where they served as official international accompaniers for Venezuela’s April 14th presidential election.
Human Rights Leaders Around the World Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Voting Rights
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 21 others sign open letter to the justices
Open Letter to the Supreme Court, Signed by Desmond Tutu, Human Rights Leaders from 22 Countries: Uphold Voting Rights
We urge you to heed the United States Congress’s judgment that continued federal enforcement of the voting rights guaranty is appropriate and necessary.