Progress & Poverty
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PPI’s Russell Richie traces striking similarities between Mamdani’s movement and Henry George’s 1886 mayoral
run, and asks whether land value tax could finally resolve NYC’s enduring housing paradox.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/mayor-elect-...
run, and asks whether land value tax could finally resolve NYC’s enduring housing paradox.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/mayor-elect-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
PPI’s Russell Richie traces striking similarities between Mamdani’s movement and Henry George’s 1886 mayoral
run, and asks whether land value tax could finally resolve NYC’s enduring housing paradox.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/mayor-elect-...
run, and asks whether land value tax could finally resolve NYC’s enduring housing paradox.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/mayor-elect-...
On October 21, 2025, the University of Scranton will convene its 39th annual Fall Henry George Lecture. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. William Easterly, professor of economics and co-director of the Development Research Institute at New York University.
October 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On October 21, 2025, the University of Scranton will convene its 39th annual Fall Henry George Lecture. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. William Easterly, professor of economics and co-director of the Development Research Institute at New York University.
We’re thrilled to share that the Progress and Poverty Institute is now an official partner of YIMBY Action!
Both organizations share a deep commitment to building thriving, affordable, and inclusive communities — and now we’re joining forces to make that vision a reality.
Both organizations share a deep commitment to building thriving, affordable, and inclusive communities — and now we’re joining forces to make that vision a reality.
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We’re thrilled to share that the Progress and Poverty Institute is now an official partner of YIMBY Action!
Both organizations share a deep commitment to building thriving, affordable, and inclusive communities — and now we’re joining forces to make that vision a reality.
Both organizations share a deep commitment to building thriving, affordable, and inclusive communities — and now we’re joining forces to make that vision a reality.
Big ideas were on the table at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Planning Association, and the Progress and Poverty Institute was right in the middle of the conversation!
October 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Big ideas were on the table at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Planning Association, and the Progress and Poverty Institute was right in the middle of the conversation!
In partnership with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, we are pleased to announce another one of our 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipients!
Jake T. Papa, Master’s in Environmental Policy.
Jake T. Papa, Master’s in Environmental Policy.
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In partnership with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, we are pleased to announce another one of our 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipients!
Jake T. Papa, Master’s in Environmental Policy.
Jake T. Papa, Master’s in Environmental Policy.
In partnership with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, we are pleased to announce one of our 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipients!
Alexander Koskoski, Master’s in Public Policy.
Alexander Koskoski, Master’s in Public Policy.
September 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In partnership with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, we are pleased to announce one of our 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipients!
Alexander Koskoski, Master’s in Public Policy.
Alexander Koskoski, Master’s in Public Policy.
Property taxes - and political promises to eliminate them - are making lots of headlines lately. And while it's true that property taxes are increasing in communities nationwide, one of the major drivers of this trend slips by largely unnoticed.
September 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Property taxes - and political promises to eliminate them - are making lots of headlines lately. And while it's true that property taxes are increasing in communities nationwide, one of the major drivers of this trend slips by largely unnoticed.
We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Ashanee Kottage, Tufts University, Master’s in Sustainability
Ashanee Kottage, Tufts University, Master’s in Sustainability
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Ashanee Kottage, Tufts University, Master’s in Sustainability
Ashanee Kottage, Tufts University, Master’s in Sustainability
Today, PPI will recognize "100 years of Progress" with a virtual celebration starting at 7:30pm eastern. If you haven't already done so, you can register for the event here.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
September 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Today, PPI will recognize "100 years of Progress" with a virtual celebration starting at 7:30pm eastern. If you haven't already done so, you can register for the event here.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
Henry George was born in the City of Philadelphia on this day in 1839. George went on to become one of the most renowned social reformers of the 19th century, and his work inspired the founding of the Progress and Poverty Institute - formerly the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation - in 1925.
September 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Henry George was born in the City of Philadelphia on this day in 1839. George went on to become one of the most renowned social reformers of the 19th century, and his work inspired the founding of the Progress and Poverty Institute - formerly the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation - in 1925.
We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Max Kurzweil, Muhlenberg College, majoring in Business Administration and Political Science.
Max Kurzweil, Muhlenberg College, majoring in Business Administration and Political Science.
August 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Max Kurzweil, Muhlenberg College, majoring in Business Administration and Political Science.
Max Kurzweil, Muhlenberg College, majoring in Business Administration and Political Science.
We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Sydney Singh, University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Criminal Justice & Public Admin.
Sydney Singh, University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Criminal Justice & Public Admin.
August 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We are thrilled to announce another 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Sydney Singh, University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Criminal Justice & Public Admin.
Sydney Singh, University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Criminal Justice & Public Admin.
Join us as the Progress and Poverty Institute marks its Centennial with a virtual celebration! Together, we’ll honor 100 years of advancing Henry George’s vision and look ahead to a new century of work for economic equity.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
August 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join us as the Progress and Poverty Institute marks its Centennial with a virtual celebration! Together, we’ll honor 100 years of advancing Henry George’s vision and look ahead to a new century of work for economic equity.
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
progressandpovertyinstitute.org/centennial/
We are thrilled to announce our second 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Isabel Qi, UC Berkeley, majoring in City and Regional Planning
Learn more: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Vy...
Isabel Qi, UC Berkeley, majoring in City and Regional Planning
Learn more: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Vy...
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are thrilled to announce our second 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Isabel Qi, UC Berkeley, majoring in City and Regional Planning
Learn more: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Vy...
Isabel Qi, UC Berkeley, majoring in City and Regional Planning
Learn more: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Vy...
We are thrilled to announce our first 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Erica Albert, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs + Columbia Climate School, MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.
Erica Albert, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs + Columbia Climate School, MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.
August 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We are thrilled to announce our first 2025 Progress of Ideas scholarship award recipient!
Erica Albert, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs + Columbia Climate School, MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.
Erica Albert, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs + Columbia Climate School, MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.
Join us on July 30th for snacks, drinks, and a lively discussion of the benefits of a land value tax for Denver, including Q&A with a panel of local experts & elected officials.
Co-sponsored by @yimbydenver.bsky.social and the Progress and Poverty Institute! RSVP: bit.ly/4kXyXlB
Co-sponsored by @yimbydenver.bsky.social and the Progress and Poverty Institute! RSVP: bit.ly/4kXyXlB
July 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Join us on July 30th for snacks, drinks, and a lively discussion of the benefits of a land value tax for Denver, including Q&A with a panel of local experts & elected officials.
Co-sponsored by @yimbydenver.bsky.social and the Progress and Poverty Institute! RSVP: bit.ly/4kXyXlB
Co-sponsored by @yimbydenver.bsky.social and the Progress and Poverty Institute! RSVP: bit.ly/4kXyXlB
Meet The Scholar – Columbia University’s Aharon Dardik.
Aharon Dardik joined the Progress of Ideas Scholarship program in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are thrilled to see his advocacy efforts and proud to support his academic work.
Aharon Dardik joined the Progress of Ideas Scholarship program in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are thrilled to see his advocacy efforts and proud to support his academic work.
June 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Meet The Scholar – Columbia University’s Aharon Dardik.
Aharon Dardik joined the Progress of Ideas Scholarship program in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are thrilled to see his advocacy efforts and proud to support his academic work.
Aharon Dardik joined the Progress of Ideas Scholarship program in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are thrilled to see his advocacy efforts and proud to support his academic work.
Join our Executive Director, Josie Faass at the "Investing in Community-Driven Relocation: The Funding Landscape, Decision Support, and Shared Equity Models for Relocation" panel on Monday, June 16, from 3:30-5 PM ET
Learn More and RSVP Here: adaptation.climate.columbia.edu
Learn More and RSVP Here: adaptation.climate.columbia.edu
May 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Join our Executive Director, Josie Faass at the "Investing in Community-Driven Relocation: The Funding Landscape, Decision Support, and Shared Equity Models for Relocation" panel on Monday, June 16, from 3:30-5 PM ET
Learn More and RSVP Here: adaptation.climate.columbia.edu
Learn More and RSVP Here: adaptation.climate.columbia.edu
May 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join us on Thursday, June 12th, for a discussion of experiences from communities across the country navigating the climate funding labyrinth, and share your ideas for expanding and accelerating access to resources for communities affected by climate displacement.
RSVP: bit.ly/3H0aT38
RSVP: bit.ly/3H0aT38
May 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join us on Thursday, June 12th, for a discussion of experiences from communities across the country navigating the climate funding labyrinth, and share your ideas for expanding and accelerating access to resources for communities affected by climate displacement.
RSVP: bit.ly/3H0aT38
RSVP: bit.ly/3H0aT38
We are excited to share an LVT analysis of Princeton, NJ, with you. Check out the reports and see the potential savings that residents would experience under an LVT system.
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April 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We are excited to share an LVT analysis of Princeton, NJ, with you. Check out the reports and see the potential savings that residents would experience under an LVT system.
schalkenbach.org/wp-content/u...
schalkenbach.org/wp-content/u...
Earth Day Webinar: The Intersection of Climate, Nuclear Weapons, and Peace featuring our very own Vernon Walker.
www.peacecoalition.org/events/1516-...
www.peacecoalition.org/events/1516-...
April 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Earth Day Webinar: The Intersection of Climate, Nuclear Weapons, and Peace featuring our very own Vernon Walker.
www.peacecoalition.org/events/1516-...
www.peacecoalition.org/events/1516-...
Don't miss our Director of Content and External Strategy Vernon K. Walker as he speaks at Framingham State University on April 3rd.
April 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Don't miss our Director of Content and External Strategy Vernon K. Walker as he speaks at Framingham State University on April 3rd.