Program areas at Institute for Policy Studies
New economy - ips has been a leader in strengthening responses to the global economy by providing research, writing and communication. This project has produced countless research reports, articles, forums, and books.
Affiliates - the economic hardship reporting project - the economic hardship reporting project (ehrp) is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Institute devoted to immersive journalism about economic struggle. Ehrp supports articles, photography, audio and video, and seeks to commission pieces from journalists who are financially on the edge and can speak from their experience.
Common security - this project works to combat economic inequality, achieve climate justice, and build peace requiring solutions designed to dismantle systemic racism. It's focused on foreign Policy based on human rights, international law, and diplomacy over military intervention.
Communications - inequality.org - inequality.org is the premier portalfor the public at large, journalists, teachers, students, academics,activists, and any others seeking information and analysis on wealthand income inequality. Ultimately, the Institute's mission is to createand curate high-quality research and information, along with compellingstories, with the goal of ending economic inequality in the u.s. andabroad. Otherwords - otherwords is a free, non-profit editorial servicethat distributes progressive commentaries to heartland newspapersacross the united states. Foreign Policy in focus - foreign Policy infocus (fpif) is a "think tank without walls" connecting the researchand action of more than 600 scholars, advocates, and activists seekingto make the united states a more responsible global partner. Fpifprovides timely analysis of u.s. foreign Policy and internationalaffairs and recommends Policy alternatives.
Special projects - the Institute nurtured the development of severalprojects working to build a more just, peaceful, and sustainable worldin the u.s. and around the globe.
Next leaders - the next leaders program brings in 10-15 next leader interns each year for 10 week paid internships, with an emphasis on low-income students and people of color.