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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy retweeted
Baby bonds are an evidence-based, relatively low-cost way to reduce the persistent wealth gaps that permeate our society – a related but different problem than the wage gap, which can be somewhat alleviated by increasing the minimum wage, and investments in workforce, etc.
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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy retweeted
.@ptcherneva, Darrick Hamilton, & @Cort_Sand of @RacePowerPolicy talking jobs, people power, and the transition to a care economy at @LevyEcon
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Wisconsin has some of the most significant racial wealth disparities in the nation. Baby Bonds offer a way to change that. In a new Blog, Sen. @keldahelenroys makes the case for Baby Bonds to expand economic agency and help close the racial wealth gap. racepowerpolicy.org/2026/05/…
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Across the country, leaders, researchers, and advocates are building the case for Baby Bonds and a future where every child has the material foundation to thrive.
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"The “we can’t afford it!” myth is holding back the economy. The U.S. has the resources. The question is: What are we funding? Stock buybacks for the wealthy, or people’s ability to live, work, and raise families?"
@citizendrummer on how to build a stronger economy
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If you’re attending @NGINetwork’s #Cityscapes2026 in New Orleans, join Institute Director David Radcliffe on May 20 for a panel on community-centered economic development and wealth-building strategies for small and midsized cities.
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Trump accounts can reproduce the very inequalities they claim to solve. In a new @newrepublic piece, Institute Director David Radcliffe points to a better path: pooled models like Baby Bonds that reduce costs, spread risk, & build real wealth.
Learn more: newrepublic.com/article/2067…
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Baby Bonds are entering the mainstream banking conversation. In a Baby Blog, @ABABankers Foundation ED @LindsayTorrico highlights why Baby Bonds were selected as a promising, bold, community‑driven solution in their new Ideas to Impact report.
Read more: racepowerpolicy.org/2026/03/…
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What does it take to turn capital into lasting wealth? Executive Director of Wealth Accelerator CT, Yaw Owusu-Boahen, reflects on the first 7-months of the nation’s first Accelerated Baby Bonds pilot, & what participant balance sheets revealed.
Read more: racepowerpolicy.org/2026/03/…
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At @NationalAction’s convention, @DarrickHamilton joined scholars for a critical conversation moderated by @jamalericwatson to examine the state of American democracy and what it will take to redesign the systems behind it.
Learn more: theeduledger.com/demographic…
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The panel explored historical truth-telling, Black political memory, and the role of institutions in building power beyond the current moment.
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As Dr. Hamilton emphasized, advancing inclusive economic rights means designing an economy that invests in people, so they have the resources and agency to shape their own lives.
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One week until our final Exploring Baby Bonds session!
What if we supported families today and built wealth for the future? Join State Treasurer @MikePieciak from Vermont and national partners as we explore Vermont’s maternal health “Superbundle.”
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Register: newschool.zoom.us/webinar/re…
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Courageous leadership means standing up for those shut out of power.
HPEP Co-Chair Dr. @davechokshi hosted @NewYorkStateAG for the Sternberg Lecture @CityCollegeNY on justice, accountability, and public leadership.
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