Looking forward to this event next week! We'll be talking about public financial infrastructure — public banks — to invest in resources and opportunities, (re)distribute money, and shift power. Financial infrastructure that's accountable to the people and functions in the public interest

Join us to explore new research at the intersection of the #PublicBanking and #GuaranteedIncome movements—with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, @terrifriedline.bsky.social, @amycastro.bsky.social, @trinitytran.bsky.social, @grahamsteele.bsky.social & @darrickhamilton.bsky.social. RSVP: bit.ly/PublicBankingandGI

"Trump Accounts" would do nothing to close the wealth gap in America. Congress should reject them & instead pass Baby Bonds—a serious, inclusive, & economically sound proposal for advancing economic justice. @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & I explain why: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

What a powerhouse lineup! Don't miss this!

Join us on June 17 at 2PM ET to explore how #PublicBanks can power #GuaranteedIncome and a just economy! Feat. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, @terrifriedline.bsky.social, @amycastro.bsky.social, @trinitytran.bsky.social, @grahamsteele.bsky.social & @darrickhamilton.bsky.social RSVP: bit.ly/PublicBankingandGI

The Institute's Demond Drummer joined WTTA to discuss findings from our #ColorOfWealth in #Chicago report and how wealth-building policies such as #BabyBonds are needed to address the structural racial wealth inequities in Chicago and beyond. Watch: bit.ly/4kTyjG6

New in @forbes.com, Senior Fellow Rick McGahey shares takeaways from our analysis of NYC's progress on budgeting for racial equity, finding that the legally required implementation is far behind schedule and the City is lagging behind others on comprehensive racial equity policies.

Join the New Jersey Reparations Council this Juneteenth for the release and discussion of its long-awaited, groundbreaking report, "For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey." Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4kPB5fw

Five years after the first George Floyd protests in NYC, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social spoke with @gothamist.com about the progress made on advancing racial equity and justice in the City and the need for continued public support and advocacy.

"The federal government directing resources for the purpose of promoting economic inclusion and activity is exactly what they should be doing for productive means. But what's going on here is literally structuring inequality by our tax code."

1/ Another world is possible, as I was so deeply reminded last week at the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund gathering with visionaries like Dr. Aisha Nyandoro, Hope Wollensack, and David Radcliffe at “The Future We Build: A Moment and Movement Toward a Just Economy” forum in Atlanta.

"People need both income and wealth to thrive." New on our #BabyBlogs, Signe-Mary McKernan of @urbaninstitute.bsky.social spoke with us about the core principles and evidence-based impacts of early wealth-building trusts and accounts, including #BabyBonds.

Join us & the NYC Commission on Racial Equity on May 29 for a conversation on racial inclusion and equity in the proposed NYC fiscal year 2026 budget. Speakers include Linda Tigani, @rickmcgahey.bsky.social, Zara Nasir, Hadia Ali, Barika Williams & @darrickhamilton.bsky.social. RSVP: bit.ly/3FckqDG

Sir Julian Le Grand of the Marshall Institute and the London School of Economics spoke with us about the Children’s Trust Fund in the UK, its lessons for #BabyBonds, and the life-changing impact of early wealth-building opportunities. Read on our #BabyBlogs:

The Institute's @darrickhamilton.bsky.social has been elected to the @nber.org Board of Directors! Hamilton will work to shape the direction of economic research and policy, bringing a crucial perspective on race, identity stratification, and economic inclusion. www.nber.org/news/darrick...

Happening today! Please join us event.newschool.edu/stronglaborm...

Institute Founding Director @darrickhamilton.bsky.social joined the Tavis Smiley Show this week to discuss Donald Trump's presidential campaign strategy across Black America—examining his use of division and chaos to bait and switch Black Americans to garner votes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

"Tariffs may grab headlines, but they don’t build communities or deliver good jobs." @streuhaft.bsky.social and @madelineneighly.bsky.social call for a federal job guarantee over tariffs as a solution to unemployment, via @commondreams.org. www.commondreams.org/opinion/tari...

No, tariffs won’t “create jobs like we’ve never seen before.” But a federal job guarantee could—while empowering workers and strengthening communities. Our new @commondreams piece lays out how: 🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/tari... w/ @madelineneighly.bsky.social @racepowerpolicy.org

Join us on May 6 for the closing lecture of the 2025 #HCLS to explore the critical role of the labor movement in rebalancing power and achieving economic justice. RSVP: event.newschool.edu/stronglaborm...

Join us on April 29 to explore key economic policies for promoting inclusive economic rights and the role of solidarity among different stakeholders with darrickhamilton.bsky.social, Brian Kagoro, Cathy Feingold, Amara Enyia, and Kelly Fay Rodríguez. RSVP: event.newschool.edu/justicebeyon...

Timely & excellent case for independent Fed! Senior Fellow at @racepowerpolicy.org @c-hughes.bsky.social makes compelling clear case in the NYT! And more, pre-order Marketcrafters, www.amazon.com/Marketcrafte..., presenting comprehensive Fed history and relevance U.S. economy

The Federal Reserve doesn’t just set interest rates. It guides markets—keeping prices stable + credit flowing. President Trump’s assault on its independence threatens all of that, writes ESP co-founder @c-hughes.bsky.social in the @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/o... 1/

1/5 This morning I published an article in the @nytimes on why Trump's threat to fire Jay Powell endangers the institutional architecture of American prosperity. The Fed needs insulation from the president to maintain price stability and full employment. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/o...

This report via @racepowerpolicy.org offers a vision of a more unifying #political culture & economy centered around people & the environments in which they live, of an inclusive democracy & economy that is rooted in a shared commitment to human rights & dignity: racepowerpolicy.org/california-e...

Listen to an interview with EWDi's Executive Director, Gabriela Sandoval, via @racepowerpolicy.org here: racepowerpolicy.org/2025/04/vide... #economy #economics #taxbillionaires #taxtherich #taxes #tax #wealth #wealthinequality #wealthy #politics #political #nonprofit #usa #america #finances

How can California renew and realize its promise as a center of inclusive economy and prosperity sharing? A new report from the California Explorations Project outlines a framework and call to action for building a #HumanRightsEconomy.

Join us on April 15 for a conversation on art, economics, and justice, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning Mojave poet, activist, and educator Natalie Diaz, Institute Founding Director @darrickhamilton.bsky.social, and Zia Khan of @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social. event.newschool.edu/thepoetryofe...

Tonight was a balm. A call to action. A family reunion and a directive. So grateful for the @racepowerpolicy.org for bringing us together tonight.

Join us TONIGHT at The New School to explore how an updated vision of the 1966 #FreedomBudget can help foster a new era of inclusive economic rights. Featuring @ninaturner.bsky.social, @coribush.bsky.social, Tamieka Atkins, and @ashdashlee.bsky.social. Details & RSVP: bit.ly/41OqFGd

Join us tonight!

Institute Senior Fellow Rick McGahey explores the practicality and necessity of racial equity budget scoring amidst attacks on DEI initiatives by the Trump Administration, via @forbes.com. Read more: forbes.com/sites/richar....

Congrats to Savanna Washington, Faculty Fellow & Director of Creatively Speaking, for the premiere of her new film, "The Greening of the Bronx: An Urban Garden Tale," on PBS! Stream the film now to learn how activists in the Bronx are greening their community for social and environmental justice.

The 1966 #FreedomBudget was a landmark initiative that aimed to eradicate poverty in the U.S. Join us on April 8 to explore how we can build on the proposal's legacy to address the growing challenges and inequities of our current political economy. RSVP: event.newschool.edu/thefreedombu...

Across our country, people and communities are trapped in a vicious cycle of economic injustice and poor health. Join us on April 1 to explore the investments, policies, and power-building strategies we need to build a more just economy and health system. event.newschool.edu/fromparadigm...

Great column! "By combining guaranteed income with wealth-building strategies, the state is pioneering a comprehensive approach that could revolutionize how we tackle economic inequality and create opportunities for future generations."

“There is a sense people are fed up and looking for bigger alternatives." HPEP Director @victorroy.bsky.social highlights HPEP's latest article series with Health Affairs Scholar urging the U.S. to think bigger about healthcare policy, via @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

How can we rebuild our political economy to uplift the health and wellbeing of all Americans? Join us on April 1 at The New School to explore the health investments and policies, power-building strategies, and narratives we need to see real change. RSVP: event.newschool.edu/fromparadigm...

How we organize our political economy shapes our health. The Institute's #HPEP team and Health Affairs Scholar are thrilled to release a new article series exploring solutions—from social insurance to community care. Explore the series: racepowerpolicy.org/hpep/health-...

Join us tomorrow at The New School to explore how the U.S. tax code drives inequality—and what taxes can and should do to build an inclusive economy— featuring excerpts from the documentary film "Death and Taxes" and a fireside chat with filmmaker Justin Schein. event.newschool.edu/inequalityby...

The Institute's @darrickhamilton.bsky.social joined @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social, host of the "Race and Democracy" podcast, to explore various pathways forward—including polices such as #BabyBonds and guaranteed income—in redefining wealth equity. Listen: podcasts.la.utexas.edu/raceanddemoc...

Gratitude to @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social for lending his platform and brilliance as we engaged in conversation to contextualize this political economic moment, how we got to this moment, and way forward. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

"We urge federal leaders to learn from current successes in this space and heed expert guidance when crafting policies to better support families." The Institute's @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & The Bridge Project Co-Founder Holly Fogle via the Hartford Courant: www.courant.com/2025/03/06/o...

The @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social Bellagio Center Residency Program is now accepting applications for 2026 residencies. The Institute's @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & Dr. Dave Chokshi are among the program's past fellows. Learn more and apply by March 19: rockfound.link/4gWcF1z. #RFBellagio

Join us for the kick-off of our spring 2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 18 as we explore the false narratives that shape tax policy in the U.S. with special guests and excerpts from the documentary "Death and Taxes." Learn more and RSVP: event.newschool.edu/inequalityby...

"Last week we engaged California Attorney General Rob Bonta in a timely conversation about what it will take to overcome the current stalemate that precludes so much needed political & economic progress..." More via @racepowerpolicy.org: racepowerpolicy.org/california-e... (repost via Henry Ramos)

The Institute's @darrickhamilton.bsky.social joins Colorado State University for its #DemocracySummit next week to deliver a keynote on "Democracy, Race and Economic Inclusion: A Vision for a Human Rights Economy." Learn more via @hoodline.bsky.social: hoodline.com/2025/02/csu-...

I will be joining @aapolicyforum this evening for a special episode of Under the Blacklight—Executive Disorder: Resisting the War on Equal Opportunity. TODAY: 7pm ET Sign up: bit.ly/UTB42

“The big feature, if we want to redress wealth, is capital itself." The Institute's @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & David Radcliffe discuss #BabyBonds and its increasing popularity throughout the U.S. via @theguardian.com highlighting CA's new Baby Bond initiative. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

How has maximizing short-term shareholder profits come at the expense of patients and public health in the U.S.? Join us next week on Feb. 24 as we discuss new research and solutions in combating the devastating effects of U.S. healthcare company payouts. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...