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"The consequences of this decision—made by just 6 people on an increasingly illegitimate Supreme Court—will be devastating."
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Taifa Smith Butler
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New Economy Project and Public Bank NYC Rally Photo
At a time when unchecked corporate profiteering masquerades as inflation, a proposed NYC public bank would center the interests of, and fund projects for, Black and Brown communities.
Blog

This case study highlights how New Economy Project and the Public Bank NYC coalition are pressing for the creation of a public bank for New York City, as part of a broader vision for economic and racial justice.

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Rusty water faucet
8 Years after Flint and more recently in Pittsburgh, we’re reminded of the dangers of water privatization and why we need to keep water as a public good.
Blog
Daniella Zessoules
Congress still has an opportunity to craft another legislative package and resuscitate crucial elements of the Build Back Better package.
Blog
Daniella Zessoules
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Houses flooded from Hurricane Harvey in Texas
Grassroots organizers in Texas offer a blueprint for cementing equity into local recovery efforts.
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Daniella Zessoules

The Economic Democracy Project aims to highlight and develop strategies that Black and brown communities can use to build economic and political power—beginning with four case studies spotlighting community campaigns across the U.S.

Research

This case study follows the Texas Organizing Project as it worked to build power and equity for working-class Black & Latino communities in greater Houston after Hurricane Harvey—ultimately implementing a winning 3-part inside-outside strategy. 

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White House
We must not underestimate the progress and yet-untapped potential of this executive order.
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Laura Williamson
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Francis Lightburn

Francis Lightburn

Manager, Office of the President