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Terri Friedline @terrifriedline.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 12

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 12

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

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · Jun 12

"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.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Sylvia Chi 齊思涵 @sylviachi.bsky.social · Jun 6

What a powerhouse lineup! Don't miss this!

Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 5

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 5

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 5

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 4

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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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Jun 3

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

Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 29

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.

gothamist.com

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 28

For more on the role of the U.S. tax code in amplifying wealth inequality, watch the video from our recent conversation, "Inequality By Design": bit.ly/3HaVi0z

Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 28

Institute Founding Director @darrickhamilton.bsky.social joined @velshimsnbc.bsky.social to discuss the GOP tax bill, its historic upward transfer of wealth, and how proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will hurt rather than help productivity.

Listen:

Trump’s Historic Upward Transfer of Wealth

Velshi · Episode

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 28

"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

Velshi · Episode

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Natalie Foster @nataliefoster.bsky.social · May 27

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.

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 23

"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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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 22

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 21

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.

racepowerpolicy.org

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 8

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

www.nber.org

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Darrick Hamilton @darrickhamilton.bsky.social · May 6

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 2

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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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · May 1

"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.

www.commondreams.org

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Sarah Treuhaft @streuhaft.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

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

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Apr 30

@darrickhamilton.bsky.social sky.social @seiupres.bsky.social @flyingwithsara.bsky.social @dorianwarren.bsky.social

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Apr 30

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...

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy @racepowerpolicy.org · Apr 24

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...

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Darrick Hamilton @darrickhamilton.bsky.social · Apr 18

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

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