Economy & Economic Justice Archives - The Sanders Institute

Trump’s Attack on Unions: We Need Your Help

We are helping lift up this important message from our friend Everett Kelly, President of the American Federation of Government Employees. His members are the ones who make sure that...

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Economy & Economic Justice

Hands Off Social Security

Our Social Security system has survived world wars, pandemics, and recessions. But without a rapid course correction, it may not survive Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Their “Department of Government...

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Economy & Economic Justice

Transitions: Educating, Supporting & Housing Children

Carolyn Fowler, Government Affairs Advisor for LA Unified School District Tara Ford, Interim Directing Attorney for Public Counsel’s Opportunity Under Law project Rachel Stein, Directing Attorney – Audrey Irmas Gender...

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Economy & Economic Justice / Housing

Sanders Institute Gathering in Los Angeles: The Housing Crisis

The Sanders Institute recently held a Gathering in Los Angeles to address the affordable housing and homelessness crisis and determine actionable solutions. Congressional Representatives Pramila Jayapal. Ro Khanna, Steven Horsford,...

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Economy & Economic Justice / Housing

Climate Justice & Housing Policy at Sanders Institute Gathering with Jane Fonda and Nalleli Cobo

As communities across the nation grapple with an escalating housing crisis, The Sanders Institute convened a Gathering of elected officials, union and non-profit leaders, housing advocates, educators, authors, activists and...

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Economy & Economic Justice / Housing

Sanders Institute Keynote with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Senator Bernie Sanders sets the tone for the Sanders Institute Gathering 2024 with the opening keynote address

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Economy & Economic Justice

Finding the Money Film Screening with Q&A

Stephanie Kelton, Economist & Professor at Stoney Brook University Joshua Farley, Economist & Professor at the University of Vermont We would also like to thank our generous sponsors Healthy Housing...

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Economy & Economic Justice / Housing

The Sanders Institute Gathering 2024 Concludes

Dr. Jane O’Meara Sanders, Co-Founder & Fellow of The Sanders Institute, and David Driscoll, Co-Founder & Executive Director of The Sanders Institute offer some closing remarks to wrap up the...

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Economy & Economic Justice

Fighting for the Working Class

Les Leopold, Author, Executive Director of Labor Institute Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage Sara Nelson, Int’l President Association of Flight Attendants CWA, AFL-CIO We would also like to...

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Economy & Economic Justice

‘There Has to Be a Fight’: How Workers Can Start Winning the Class War in 2024 and Beyond

"Why are working class people apathetic about politics? Because politics is completely dominated by corporations." If there is a chicken-or-the-egg question as it regards working class politics in the year...

Jon Queally

Economy & Economic Justice / Housing

A ‘Focus on Solidarity’ and Progressive Solutions at Latest Sanders Institute Gathering

"It bodes well for the future," said Jane O'Meara Sanders of the gathering where elected officials, union leaders, experts, and organizers discussed solutions for the climate, housing, healthcare, and more....

Jessica Corbett

Julia Conley