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.
We need #TamponsForAll
Back in 2015, a group of U.S. women launched an organization to publicly support half the population with something the other half rarely has to think about. PeriodEquity.org’s mission is to create “laws and policies [...]
December 2020
Students are flocking to poor-performing online charter schools, straining public school budgets
Welcome to Cashing in on Kids, a newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools—produced by In the Public Interest. Not a subscriber? Sign up. And make sure to like us [...]
November 2020
Florida Republican state senator to propose bill for anti-mask private school vouchers
Cashing in on Kids is a newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools.
November 2020
Another publicly funded Florida private school fires teacher for being gay
This week's edition of Cashing in on Kids, a newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools.
October 2020
An Ohio public school assigned videos like ‘Build the Wall’ from right-wing group [...]
Cashing in on Kids is an email newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools.
October 2020
The ways an even more conservative Supreme Court would take away our freedom
Amy Coney Barrett would undoubtedly help weaken many—if not most—of the public goods we all rely on.
October 2020
Study: Gender pay gap began for Wisconsin teachers after collective bargaining eliminated
The 8-hour workday. Social Security. Even slowing the spread of Ebola. Unions have been improving society for a long time. Now we know that unions—particularly those with collective bargaining rights—also close the [...]
October 2020
Why are massive corporations against California’s attempt to raise money for public [...]
The latest edition of California School Accountability Report, an email newsletter for people fighting efforts to privatize public education in California.
October 2020
Need hope after the debate? Here are the progressive referendums on the November ballot.
A number of state and local ballot referendums aim to raise taxes on the rich to pay teachers, build affordable housing, and more.
October 2020
How charter schools enable segregation on steroids
The latest edition of Cashing in on Kids, an email newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools.
September 2020
Vast majority believe the government has a responsibility to protect rights of all Americans
We’re less divided about the role of government than corporate leaders and right-wing politicians would have you think.
September 2020
Corporate tax breaks are bleeding South Carolina public schools of funding
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September 2020
Virtual charter school corporations are cashing in during the pandemic
In the Public Interest's email newsletter for people fighting efforts to privatize public education in California.
September 2020
Fighting wildfires is lucrative for private contractors, which is making fires bigger and more [...]
It feels like months ago already. But in mid-August, California was dealing with hundreds of out-of-control wildfires, causing hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes—all while the pandemic raged on. This week, fire [...]
September 2020
Is a private equity-backed online learning company coming to a school near you?
Welcome to Cashing in on Kids, a newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools—produced by In the Public Interest. Not a subscriber? Sign up. And make sure to like us [...]
September 2020
States and localities need federal relief. But they need to tax the rich too.
The path toward avoiding looming fiscal disaster due to coronavirus is twofold: both federal aid and progressive taxation.
August 2020
Public funds should support public schools, right? Trump and DeVos say ‘no.’
Just as state and local budgets are tanking, DeVos, Trump, and GOP governers want to divert funding from public schools.
August 2020
California will spend millions on coronavirus aid. But what if the jobs created pay poverty wages?
SB 749, introduced by State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, is a commonsense bill that would require jobs-related information in government contracts to be made public.
August 2020
Structural racism is holding all of us back
Now more than ever, we must root out racist practices and rules embedded in the public goods we all rely upon.
July 2020
Featured Article
The California charter schools that have received coronavirus aid meant for small businesses July 2020New publicly funded charter school to open teaching ‘traditions of Western civilization’
Recent news about the effort to privatize public education in California and the families, students, and teachers fighting back.
July 2020
Video of activist connecting police funding to education defunding goes viral
Cashing in on Kids is an email newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America’s public schools.
July 2020
Research Brief: The Risks Posed by Water Privatization
This memo outlines a few of the serious risks posed by water privatization deals and provides examples of communities that have dealt with the harmful consequences of water privatization. Water is essential to [...]
July 2020
Two competing visions for America’s post-pandemic future
We've been cutting corporate taxes, slashing regulations, and limiting democracy for years. But there's another way.
July 2020
The Billionaire Behind Efforts to Kill the U.S. Postal Service
The story of billionaire Charles Koch’s connections, influence, and ideological push to weaken and ultimately privatize one of America’s most essential public services.
July 2020
Parents, get these questions answered before enrolling your child in online schooling
Cashing in on Kids is an email newsletter for people fighting to stop the privatization of America's public schools.
July 2020
Frequently asked questions about online charter schools
As public education authorities struggle with how best to reopen schools as the coronavirus crisis continues, one option may be to affiliate with a privately operated online or “virtual” charter school. Here are [...]
July 2020
Trump to seek private, religious school scholarships in next recovery bill
Cashing in on Kids is an email newsletter for people concerned about the privatization of America's schools.
July 2020
Get ready for more potholes, water leaks, and crumbling schools if Congress doesn’t act
In the Public Interest's weekly analysis of privatization (of schools, water, and other public goods) in the news and communities nationwide. Are you subscribed?
June 2020
California charter schools have taken millions of public dollars meant for small businesses
Here’s our pick of recent news about the effort to privatize public education in California and the families, students, and teachers fighting back. Not a subscriber? Sign up here. As small businesses suffer, charter [...]
June 2020
A Guide to Understanding and Evaluating the Use of Public-Private Partnerships for Public Buildings
A guide for better understanding and analyzing public building (schools, etc.) public-private partnership (P3) proposals, contracts, and related legislation.
June 2020
How police ended up in America’s public schools
Our email newsletter for people who think public education should be truly, absolutely, authentically public.
June 2020
As small businesses suffer, charter schools are double dipping in coronavirus aid
Our email newsletter for people who think public education should be truly, absolutely, authentically public.
June 2020