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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 29/09/2026

EVENT: In dark times, culture is critical to resistance. Join this weekend for FASHION VS. FASCISM, a visually immersive evening of high fashion, music, and political theater. 📍 The Rotunda, Oakland, CA 📅 Saturday, Oct 3 🕑 7:00 pm PT Get your tickets: www.fashionvfascism.org

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 18/09/2026

No one should be arrested for free speech. We stand in solidarity with Noura Erakat.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 14/09/2026

#OTD 25 years ago, Rep. Barbara Lee cast the sole vote against rushing to war in the days after 9/11. Although she endured terrible backlash, Rep. Lee was backed every step by broad, anti-war grassroots movements. This is what principled leadership looks like.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 07/09/2026

While raking in millions, Dollar General leadership sent memos pressuring managers to give workers over to ICE.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 07/09/2026

Target, headquartered in Minnesota, failed to heed calls for action during the ICE surge this year.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 07/09/2026

Jeff Bezos — one of the richest men on Earth — and Amazon spared no influence to protect their own drivers, nor to end their collusion with ICE.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 07/09/2026

Home Depot stores have been specifically targeted for ICE raids, resulting in chaos and violence. The chain took no apparent action.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 07/09/2026

Over the past year, DoorDash — whose CEO, Tony Xu, enjoys billionaire status — reportedly failed to provide drivers basic guidance even as they faced targeting by ICE.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 07/09/2026

NEW: In 2025, CEOs of low-wage companies made millions underpaying their workers. When those workers faced attacks by ICE, CEOs were silent — or worse, complicit. Workers deserve better. #LaborDay 🧵:

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 01/09/2026

No, you’re not crazy. Your pay isn’t enough. New IPS @inequality.org findings on @msnowreports.bsky.social:

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 27/08/2026

IPS stands in solidarity with the researchers at @americanprogress.bsky.social, along with all of the scholars, activists, journalists, and others targeted by this administration. Speaking truths to power is not a privilege, it's a right.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 28/07/2026

Our 3rd annual Henry A. Wallace Symposium, Forging a Democracy that Works for All, was an enormous success last week. From our Wallace Fellows to our network of allies to all who attended, we thank you all for contributing to this event — and the work we're lucky to do year round.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 21/07/2026

NEW: Over the World Cup final weekend, roughly 3,000 private jet flights moved in and out of the New York area. On final day, private-jet CO₂ in the region more than doubled its five-year norm. This is the most carbon-intensive way a person can travel — and one of the least taxed. Tax private jets.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 30/04/2026

#OTD in 1967, Dr. King delivered his "Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam" sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. It could have just as easily been delivered today.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 09/04/2026

The Stop ISDS coalition urges the govt of Gustavo Petro to act on his promise and to withdraw Colombia from the ISDS regime. Protections for water, land, and life should not be subject to a system designed to favor transnational corporations. Statement: terra-justa.org/dc_2017/wp-c...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 09/04/2026

Frenemos Las Demandas de Transnacionales exhortamos al gobierno de Gustavo Petro a actuar su anuncio y retirar a Colombia del sistema de ISDS. La protección de la vida no debe ser sujeto a un sistema que privilegie a las empresas transnacionales. Anuncio: terra-justa.org/dc_2017/wp-c...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 27/03/2026

NEW: In his new book CONTROL, @glengalaich.bsky.social asks whether philanthropy isn’t just about generosity, but about who gets to decide? Monday 3/30, join his unfiltered conversation on the future of giving with IPS scholar @bdevaan.bsky.social. Register: www.linkedin.com/events/money...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 25/03/2026

NEW: The Water Defenders, the award-winning book on the historic 2017 metals mining ban in El Salvador, is now available as a beautiful graphic novel. “If you’re in need of some inspiration... look no further than this crucial and absorbing account." Preorder now: ohiostatepress.org/books/titles...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day. ✊🍀 May we be inspired by the long lineage of courageous Irish labor organizing.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 11/03/2026

Each summer, IPS brings on a cohort of young activists for 10 weeks of paid mentorship in policy research, advocacy, and grassroots movement-building. Applications for the 2026 Wallace Fellowship close this weekend. Apply now! 👉 ips-dc.org/project/henr...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 04/03/2026

10 years ago today, Berta Cáceres was assassinated. Berta spent her life fighting for the environment and human rights, and against tyranny by U.S. empire. "They fear us," she said, "because we are fearless." She lives on in today's anti-imperialist movements. Rest in peace. Justice for Berta.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 28/02/2026

From @neginowl.bsky.social, editor-in-chief at @truthout.org: “There is no such thing as bombing a country into liberation.”

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 18/02/2026

☀️ APPLICATIONS OPEN: Become a 2026 paid IPS Henry Wallace Fellow! Every summer, young activists work closely with IPS scholars in D.C. to learn how to produce groundbreaking research, work with movements, and much more. ✍️ Learn more, share, and apply now: ips-dc.org/project/henr...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/02/2026

IPS mourns the immense loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a courageous leader in showing how to build a multi-racial coalition for peace and equality. Many at IPS were lucky to work with and learn from Rev. Jackson. He will continue to guide our work with movements for years to come. Rest in Power. 🕊️

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 13/02/2026

NEW: The people scamming SNAP aren’t the ones using it — it’s the CEOs paying their workers so little that they force the rest of us to make it up. Watch the perfect breakdown from @moreperfectunion.bsky.social ft. IPS @inequality.org scholar @sarahanderson.bsky.social: youtu.be/VKRLZk98EOg?...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 06/02/2026

✍️ JOB OPENING: IPS is looking for a Media Relations Associate to join our communications team! We are seeking applicants who are highly detail-oriented, excited about progressive policy issues, and experienced in communication. Learn more, apply now, and share: ips-dc.org/careers-inte...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 15/01/2026

Trump's drug charges against Maduro and Venezuela are quicky debunked by IPS drug policy scholar @sanho.bsky.social on the BBC. “These charges were fabricated to target a political enemy for political ends.”

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 21/10/2025

NEW: The Guatemalan Xinka People are defending their territory, water and health by demanding the closure of the toxic Escobal mine — but its Canada-based owner is ignoring them. Show solidarity and send a message to Pan American Silver CEO Michael Steinmann now: act.earthworks.org/page/87881/p...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 15/10/2025

NEW: Trump’s new Gaza plan fails to include Palestinian input — or to simply end weapons transfers to Israel. We’re still in a “very, very dangerous moment,” says IPS scholar Phyllis Bennis in a new @aljazeera.com interview:

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 15/10/2025

NEW: On @aljazeera.com, IPS scholar Phyllis Bennis explains the dangers of Trump’s new Gaza plan and its failure to address crucial elements of Israel’s occupation and genocide.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 30/09/2025

WATCH: Airport developers are claiming "sustainable aviation fuels" as a solution to private jet pollution. On @wgbh.org, IPS scholar @chuck77.bsky.social exposes the problem: There is no possible way to scale these fuels nationally. Learn more at spje.org.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 25/09/2025

This week in 1976, our IPS colleagues Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt were killed by agents of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet as they drove to work. We remember them and continue to uplift their mission of human rights for all in the face of repression. 🕊️

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 18/09/2025

🌎 FRIDAY: Climate justice requires climate reparations. Before the Make Billionaires Pay march on Saturday, join community organizers in NYC to learn how we achieve the U.S. fair share for climate justice: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-make-b...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 18/09/2025

✊ SATURDAY: Trump and the billionaires are dismantling our democracy, attacking immigrants, feeding the war profiteers, and fueling the climate crisis. This moment demands mass mobilization. Join the march in NYC or one near your community: www.makebillionairespay.us

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/09/2025

One year after his death, we demand justice for Honduran environmental defender Juan López. #JusticiaParaJuanLópez

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 16/09/2025

#OTD in 1973, the Pinochet regime killed celebrated Chilean teacher, musician, and human rights activist Victor Jara. Three years later, agents of Pinochet went on to kill our IPS colleagues Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. We mourn Victor and all victims of Pinochet.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 02/09/2025

Even as the BJP party dismantles India's democracy, social movements are resisting. Join experts: 🎙️ @riachia93.bsky.social, @hfhr.bsky.social 🎙️ @asethi.bsky.social, @georgetownlaw.bsky.social 🎙️ Aabha Muralidharan, writer/researcher 🎙️ @basavsen.bsky.social, IPS Register: ips-dc.org/event/democr...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 01/09/2025

Our single most powerful tool is solidarity. Happy #LaborDay. 🤝

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 14/08/2025

Today, the trial proceeds for the murder of Honduran environmental defender Juan López. IPS demands justice for the killing of this courageous community advocate who received our Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award in 2019. Statement: #JusticiaParaJuanLópez

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 23/07/2025

When would-be developers of Hanscom Field’s proposed expansion argued “ferry flight reduction” would balance out an additional 6,000 private jet flights annually (2024 IEc Report), Chuck Collins from @inequality.org ‬at IPS came to @gbhnews.bsky.social with the facts. Learn more at spje.org.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

🔴 Watch the Henry Wallace Symposium LIVE: us02web.zoom.us/j/85433611380

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

“The idea that what you need to run for office are connections and big dollars hinders the diversity of those who can run. Public financing allows people to run. Implementing it would help to rebuild trust in government that is sorely lacking right now.” - Lisa Gilbert, @publiccitizen.bsky.social

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

“Democracy requires an equal say. California has the same number of Senate seats as Wyoming. A resident of Wyoming has 67 times the representation in the Senate as a resident of California. We’re at a point where we can no longer pretend that this doesn’t matter.” - @ositanwanevu.com

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

“We have ourselves in this nationalized political environment partially because people no longer have the means to understand local issues. We need to revive state and local journalism. We need to rebuild journalistic infrastructure.” - @ositanwanevu.com

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

“These are hard times. People feel helpless and powerless — and those are tools of the oppressor. But we know that strength always emerges in times of deep crisis, when we realize how heavily we are dependent on each other. There is a new community emerging of collectivism.” - @jayapal.house.gov

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 17/07/2025

“The question of ‘What can I do?’ is on so many people’s minds. We all see the crises unfolding in front of us. Truth is, democracies fall in a matter of months, not years. Our opposition has to be multifaceted. Starting with making sure Democrats are not complicit.” - Rep. @jayapal.house.gov

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