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NEW: Navi Pillay, renowned jurist who led the U.N. commission that found Israel guilty of genocide, just won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Over her lifelong career, Pillay has defended human rights, no matter the population. Her example should inspire leaders worldwide.
IPS fellow Kate Hess Pace in @Barn_Raising: barnraisingmedia.com/2026-el…
NEW: Community life — places where you can walk in and know people, take responsibility for something, make decisions together — is collapsing all over the country.
Defending our democracy nationally requires rebuilding this participation locally.
For more information, check out The American Crisis: a new report from democracy experts Ben Manski, Michael Shank, and April Doner. americancrisis.report/
As we approach this year’s pivotal midterms, scholars of democracy warn that there are signs the Trump administration could be preparing to obstruct the process.
To ensure that every qualified voter can vote, here are some ways Americans can step up. otherwords.org/preparing-for…
In response to the rapidly rising price of tickets at the U.S. Open—an event once known for its affordability—New York City’s mayor Zohran Mamdani has instituted a plan to make the event accessible to more New Yorkers.
Julian Villa on @inequalityorg inequality.org/article/can-t…
And for more on this topic—and how consumers can avoid some of these traps—check out @owenslindsay1’s new book, “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price–and What That Means for Your Wallet.” penguinrandomhouse.com/books…
With a slew of new techniques—including AI price fixing, dynamic pricing, and surveillance pricing—corporations are rapidly developing new ways to cheat consumers.
That’s why it’s critical for lawmakers to respond by updating consumer protections. otherwords.org/corporations-…
One component of the increased isolation felt by many Americans today is the percent of people who eat their meals alone. To combat this, some communities are reviving an old staple—the potluck dinner.resilience.org/stories/2026-…
You may not have noticed it at first. Maybe it was the price of a cup of coffee — $4.25 for a drip, up 50 cents from last week.
Across industries, corporations are using new technology to overcharge consumers on almost everything. We must stop them. bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/m…
In 2025, Kristen Crowell began traveling across the U.S. to talk with people affected by the cuts from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
What she found were Americans of all backgrounds struggling to patch holes that shouldn’t be there to begin with.otherwords.org/ive-seen-what…
Analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows that the rise in fuel prices caused by Trump’s war on Iran has cost the average American family $750 already—and could top $1,300 by the year’s end, writes @amyhanauer. otherwords.org/trumps-invasi…
In the second article of a two-part series on, IPS foreign policy expert @PhyllisBennis looks at some of the global issues facing progressive politicians in the U.S. today—and the initiatives that may offer the best responses.
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✊ La Liga Sindical Obrera Mexicana is the boldest and fastest-growing independent union in Mexico today.
Next week, join us in celebrating them in an evening of solidarity at the 50th annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards. 🎟️Tickets: ips-dc.org/event/lm50/
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NEW: @InsidePhilanthr spoke with Gilded Giving 2026 report co-author @bdevaan, including the negative impact President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” has had on both the nonprofit sector and the lives of everyday Americans. insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
By rejecting the authority of the ICC, along with human rights declarations from nations like Britain, Canada, and France, the Trump administration is eroding a critical bond between the U.S. and some of its oldest allies.
Jared O. Bell on @FPIF fpif.org/the-wests-human-rig…
NEW: From rent to groceries to hotel rooms, new algorithmic tools have transformed how companies price nearly everything — eroding your trust and your savings account.
In a jaw-dropping new book, @owenslindsay1 describes how this works and how to stop it: bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/m…