racial inequity Archives - Institute for Policy Studies

Taxes on the Wealthy Could Fund Reparations—and Create a More Equal America for Everyone

Jul 13, 2023

Congress should establish a national commission to examine the legacy of slavery and propose reparations funded by breaking up concentrated wealth in the United States.

Cuts to SNAP Benefits Will Push Millions Over the Hunger Cliff

Mar 7, 2023

This is a critical moment for our nation. We must not allow struggling workers or our children, grandparents and disabled loved ones to fall back into hunger.

Reparations Are Expensive — but Not Repairing the Harm Costs More

Feb 22, 2023

The racial wealth divide between Black and White Americans is much bigger — and more stubborn — than many of us realize. The median African-American household has just 6 percent of the wealth of the median White American household, the Institute for Policy Studies...