In the Public Interest
Democracy, shared prosperity, and the common good
In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.
In the Public Interest
Democracy, shared prosperity, and the common good
In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.
Statement on the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan
The Trump infrastructure plan is a giant ‘for sale’ sign for the country’s roads, bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure.
June 2017
Research Brief: Lessons learned from the Australian “asset recycling” program
While Australian-style "asset recycling" may sound like a new invention, it’s simply privatization rebranded with a new name.
June 2017
Statement on Trump administration’s plan to privatize air traffic control
The Trump administration's plan to privatize air traffic control would be a corporate giveaway to the big commercial airlines.
June 2017
Wondering what a “public-private partnership” is? Here’s what you need to know.
A new guide on public-private partnerships help citizens and organizations make sure privately financed infrastructure projects meet local needs. [...]
February 2017
Guide: Understanding and Evaluating Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)
A guide to help advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders better understand and analyze infrastructure public-private partnership (P3) proposals, contracts, and related legislation.
January 2017
The fastest road in America is falling apart. Here’s why.
The country's fastest highway, Texas's State Highway 130, has been a public-private partnership disaster. But it offers lessons learned for how we rebuild America's aging infrastructure.
September 2016
Privatization Won’t Fix D.C. Transit
A public transit system should be judged by how it treats those that need it most, especially people with disabilities and our most marginalized communities.
July 2016
Cutting Corners on Safety in D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s privately operated public bus service is cutting corners on maintenance and driver pay, harming taxpayers in a number of ways.
April 2016
A Toll Road That Harms Taxpayers and the Environment
Some of the agreements we’re making to invest in our infrastructure actually put roadblocks in the way of addressing one of the biggest challenges of our time, climate change.
April 2016
We’ve Got a Lot of Work to Do, So Let’s Do It Right
Since private capital is more expensive, the public should demand even more public benefit in public-private partnerships (P3s).
March 2016
Featured Article
Building America While Building Our Middle Class March 2016What Austerity is Doing to Our Infrastructure
Evidence is mounting that the time for states to invest in America's infrastructure is now, not later.
February 2016
Is the Tragedy in Flint an Opening for Privatization?
When people say Flint's tragedy is a failure of government they really mean it's a failure of running government like a business.
January 2016
Privatizing Miami?
Infrastructure is the foundation of our society, a lifeline and connection for many communities, and an economic driver. P3s should protect and expand this core public good.
October 2015