The 2022 Giving Slump Exposes the Fragility of Top-Heavy Charity
When ultra-wealthy donors dominate philanthropy, our charities are less resilient.
Blogging Our Great Divide
New developments on the inequality front? Our Institute for Policy Studies Inequality.org editorial team tracks them here.
The Power of Fiction in Social Change
Institute for Policy Studies Executive Director Tope Folarin and Chuck Collins were both inspired by Ursula K. LeGuin to write fiction novels. Together they explore how can fiction shape new narratives for the future.
55 Years After the Launch of the Poor People’s Campaign, Taking Stock of Interlocking Injustices
New fact sheets by the Poor People’s Campaign and the Institute for Policy Studies reveal disturbing data on systemic racism, poverty and inequality, ecological devastation, and militarism in every U.S. state.
An Alternative to Social Security Cuts: Make CEOs Pay Their Fair Share
Let's raise the contribution cap, get rid of tax preferences for gilded CEO retirement accounts, and use the extra revenue to expand retirement benefits.
The End of the Line for the Raunchy Billionaire Who Set the Stage for Donald Trump
But who set the stage for that billionaire?
In This Washington, the Fantastically Rich Are Finally Frowning
A new state tax on the wheeling and dealing of the wealthy is reaping far more revenue than expected
Create a Congressional Climate Tribunal to Investigate Corporate Deniers
We have the right to know what Exxon officials knew -- and when they knew it.
Unlikely Allies Warren and Vance Join Forces to Claw Back Banker Pay
Their bipartisan plan is a step forward, but regulators already have the power to crack down on Wall Street's reckless bonus culture.
Could We Actually End the CEO Defense Contractor Gravy Train?
FDR put the kibosh on military contractor windfalls during World War II. We could do the same.
Until the River Runs Dry
Every year, wealthy donors divert more money into intermediaries, drying up the river of donations meant for working charities. We can change that.