Institute for Policy Studies

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We unapologetically support movements to resist fascism and win transformational progressive change — and we have done so for over 60 years.

For the full scope of timely analysis from IPS public scholars now and in months to come, follow us at https://t.co/E6qd4EYXu3.

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Instead of subsidizing war profiteers to kill children and destabilize countries around the world, our government could be delivering real security for our communities.

IPS @natpriorities researcher @HannaHomestead: https://t.co/lKAbWl218y

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A SINGLE Tomahawk missile ($2.6m) could fund for a year:

296 public housing units, or
303 people receiving Medicaid, or
1,144 people receiving SNAP.

Trump is now requesting $95 billion — not for housing and food, but for more bombs and missiles.

Enough war. Fund human needs.

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While Trump and other right-wing demagogues push nationalist rhetoric and agendas, studies show that people around the world favor a more international and cooperative approach, especially when tackling things like the climate and global health. @FPIF https://t.co/8XkfkAtNHy

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While much of the discussion around AI has focused on future possibilities, these technologies are already a reality for many workers in the gig economy.

That’s why it’s important that governments step up now to regulate AI in the workplace.

@FPIF https://t.co/jGTSSafAYe

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For years, politicians on both sides have continued to sidestep the issue of minimum wage.

Now, as more working Americans struggle to get by, it’s time for lawmakers to acknowledge the simple truth—an economy works best when everyone can participate. https://t.co/SWbRmyfcYl

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Over 15 years ago, the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United opened the door for corporate influence over politics—a decision researchers have directly linked to rising inequality.

Now, some states are pushing back with their own laws.

@SonaliKolhatkar https://t.co/jlfeB4QsNp

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Instead of investing in infrastructure like education, President Trump is requesting another $95 billion for weapons of war. We must let our representatives in Congress know—no more spending our tax dollars for endless wars.

@HannaHomestead @natpriorities https://t.co/tPtb3k74iN

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Contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, continued dependency on fossil fuels is making life more expensive for Americans—a cost that extends to everything from gas and food prices to the price of insuring your home.

@BasavIPS on @truthout https://t.co/WSRvIS9cf9

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Under our current laws, taxes paid by working people often end up subsidizing the luxury habits of the ultra-wealthy.

One especially egregious example is private jets.

Fortunately, a new piece of legislation could fix this.

@Chuck99to1 @inequalityorg https://t.co/ow8Uvpys36

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While the U.S. deals with an affordability crisis, one element has contributed uniquely to housing costs in Hawai’i—the presence of the U.S. military, which caused rents to increase by an estimated 7.1% in 2024 alone.

@ocampo_IPS on @inequalityorg https://t.co/qo59K18cK7

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There’s never an acceptable form of state-sponsored killing—a fact that’s especially true in the U.S., where the history of the death penalty is deeply intertwined with the lynching of Black Americans.

We must abolish the death penalty in its entirety. https://t.co/S7OOZe9W88

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From suing the federal government for supposed personal damages to tapping his own appointees in the DOJ in order to insulate himself from investigations, President Trump continues to set new records for corruption.

From @Public_Citizen's @CBHolman: https://t.co/LGDjEfq6sU

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NEW: The Iran War has cost Americans nearly $50 billion at the gas pump.

"The economic damage from this conflict is already done." @JeffDColgan of @Watson_School: https://t.co/RWM5oFRkFw

[Bella DeVaan @bdevaan]

"what is at first glance a case of hypocrisy at a single sponsor warns of what can happen when financial institutions position themselves at crucial choke points of democracy."

great piece from @DanPetegorsky @IPS_DC on DAF sponsors, SPLC, + leonard leo:
https://t.co/5q0tC0pAS4

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With their blatantly partisan decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the conservative justices of SCOTUS have demonstrated the desperate need for reform in our nation's highest court.

It’s time for Congress to act for the sake of our democracy. https://t.co/8exxbYR2l6

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This report is a collaboration between IPS researchers @christineahn and @ocampo_IPS, the ʻĪlioʻulaokalani Coalition, @ainaalohafutures, @sierraclubhi, @CostsOfWar, and @TransitionSec

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NEW: The U.S. military's presence in Hawaiʻi has been touted as a boon for the local economy. But our new report reveals a slew of hidden costs behind the overstated benefits—including environmental harms that disproportionately affect native Hawaiians. https://t.co/7HyL6xNYsm

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Speakers include:

Jon Osorio, @uhmanoa
Davis Price, @ndncollective
Neta Crawford, @CostsOfWar
@davidsvine

Mod. by IPS fellow @christineahn https://t.co/ghLxBtAN9H

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NEW: Hawaiʻi is central to the Trump admin’s planned military buildup against China. A groundbreaking new report shows what the military presence in Hawaiʻi actually costs.

Join this eye-opening report launch on Monday, June 1 at @busboysandpoets: https://t.co/ghLxBtAN9H

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Last month, nearly 60 countries sent representatives to Santa Marta, Colombia for the first-ever global diplomatic conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Join this unique reportback tomorrow from @uscan, @IENearth, @fossiltreaty, and @MNIPL:
https://t.co/9vmXZDPnTx