Institute for Policy Studies

The Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards are just one week away, happening Thursday, October 10th! Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gfWUXcNa

The sheer devastation of Hurricane Helene is difficult to comprehend. Non-union, mostly immigrant workers at a plastic factory in Tennessee were reportedly threatened with termination if they evacuated. Now, six of those workers have tragically died, and more are missing. Three days later, Typhoon Krathon is now bearing down on Kaohsiung, Taiwan, where thousands of migrant fishers face regular labor abuse and must stay safe amidst the disaster. Our thoughts are with the thousands of migrant fishers in Taiwan who lack the labor protections they need to ensure their safety. Climate change is a grave threat, no matter where you are. When natural disasters strike, workers often pay the ultimate price. Migrant workers, particularly those without union protection, bear the brunt of these impacts. As climate change intensifies and devastates communities worldwide, it is crucial that we recognize the interconnectedness of labor rights, immigrant rights, and climate justice.

There's a research and editorial associate role open on our inequality team at the Institute for Policy Studies— it's a perfect fit for someone who's enthusiastic about fighting corporate greed and wealth consolidation alongside labor/social movements (and enjoys working with both numbers and letters). Please pass this info along to anyone you know who might be interested and don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/eD76S8V3

I am so happy and proud to share that I have published my first op-ed. I am so thankful to Peter Certo, IPS, and OtherWords for working with me and amplifying my voice on the issue of climate change. I plan to continue my work toward a more sustainable future as I finish my senior year at Virginia Tech! https://lnkd.in/eeVjPHR6

Sarah Anderson, Program Director of the Institute for Policy Studies, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Executive Excess 2024 report, an annual IPS publication about executive pay at 100 S&P 500 corporations with the lowest median wages. https://lnkd.in/enEHq6SG

Welcome to the world of Fossil Fuel Philanthropy! Check out our sparkling new report on the donors pouring hundreds of millions of taxpayer-subsidized dollars into US charities to spread #climate change disinformation and denial. 🌎 Hot off the presses now from the Institute for Policy Studies and the Climate Accountability Research Project! https://lnkd.in/e5UqiXS8

Welcome to the world of Fossil Fuel Philanthropy! It's our sparkling new report on the donors pouring hundreds of millions of taxpayer-subsidized dollars into US charities to spread #climate change disinformation and denial. 🌎 Hot off the presses now from the Institute for Policy Studies and the Climate Accountability Research Project! https://lnkd.in/eAz4GWRn

Hard times are when it's most important to celebrate movement wins. 💚 One month from today 📆, on October 10th, join us to help uplift the incredible work of Palestinian rights defenders the IMEU and Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Guatemalan Indigenous rights defenders Concejo de Autoridades de 48 Cantones de Totonicapán, at the 48th annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards! Come eat, drink, and meet movement leaders of today and tomorrow! Buy tickets now: https://lnkd.in/ggXimpSt

As part of my fellowship at the Institute for Policy Studies, I was able to publish an Op-Ed for Otherwords.org about the back-to-school shopping season and our role as consumers in the fashion industry. We are all global citizens of the world and have a part to play in this industry so please give it a read! link: https://lnkd.in/eGHivn5X