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Building strategies and programs to produce research that promotes economic inclusion, civic engagement and equity. Founded by Prof. @darrickhamilton.bsky.social.
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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Feb 6
Greetings from the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School! We are scholars, researchers, organizers, and builders powering the adoption of transformative policy solutions that redefine how an economy should work.
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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
June 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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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
June 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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"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...
Opinion | ‘Trump accounts’ will save kids? Republicans can’t be serious.
Baby bonds are a wealth-building tool that’s inclusive, equitable and grounded in solid economics.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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sylviachi.bsky.social
What a powerhouse lineup! Don't miss this!
June 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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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
June 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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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
June 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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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.
New York’s Challenges In Budgeting For Racial Equity
New York City voters added racial equity provisions to the city charter. But implementation is lagging with required reports not issued.
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June 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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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
June 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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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.
Don't 'mistake backlash for failure': NYC's George Floyd protests, 5 years later
Demonstrators clogged city parks and streets for weeks. What came later is complicated.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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"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."
Trump’s Historic Upward Transfer of Wealth
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May 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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.
May 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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"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.
Wealth-Building Policy 101 - Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
Signe-Mary McKernan of the Urban Institute discusses the core principles and evidence-based impacts of early wealth-building trusts and accounts—including Baby Bonds and child savings accounts.
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May 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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
May 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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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:
Helping Young Things Grow - Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
Sir Julian Le Grand, Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics, discusses the Children’s Trust Fund in the UK and the life-changing impact of early wealth-building opportunities.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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...
Darrick Hamilton and Barry Melancon Elected to NBER Board of Directors
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May 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Happening today! Please join us event.newschool.edu/stronglaborm...
May 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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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...
Darrick Hamilton joins Tavis Smiley
Podcast Episode · Tavis Smiley · 05/01/2025 · 38m
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May 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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"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...
Tariffs Won't Help US Workers. A Job Guarantee Would. | Common Dreams
As we confront what some are expecting to be the third once-in-a-generation economic downturn in less than two decades, we need to be ready with real solutions.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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streuhaft.bsky.social
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...
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Tariffs Won't Help US Workers. A Job Guarantee Would. | Common Dreams
As we confront what some are expecting to be the third once-in-a-generation economic downturn in less than two decades, we need to be ready with real solutions.
www.commondreams.org
April 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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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...
April 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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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...
April 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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darrickhamilton.bsky.social
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
April 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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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/
April 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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c-hughes.bsky.social
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...
Opinion | If You Care About Your Savings, Pay Attention to Trump’s Attack on The Fed
The president’s threat to fire Jerome Powell is more than a personal spat. It’s a direct challenge to the economic foundation that has helped America prosper.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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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...
California Explorations Project | Re-Imagining California Report - Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
California Explorations Project Re-Imagining California Report Re-Imagining California: A Call to Action and Framework for Building a Human Rights Economy in the Golden State By Henry A.J. Ramos, Shim...
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April 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM