
Darrick Hamilton
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Henry Cohen University Professor of Economics and Policy and Director, @RacePowerPolicy @TheNewSchool; and @AFLCIO Chief Economist
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Mehrsa Baradaran, Professor of Law UC Irvine School of Law, is the newest addition to our Forward Thinkers list. A leading expert on financial law and inequality, she has shaped key policy discussions on banking access and the racial wealth gap. As the author of The Color of Money: Black Banks


"Now as much as ever, we need real investment in our children," Darrick Hamilton and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley write. wapo.st/3HETkWx



"Trump accounts fall drastically short of addressing the real hurdles Americans face," Darrick Hamilton and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley write. wapo.st/3HETkWx

"The idea of a stakeholder society is not bad. That part is valuable," economist Darrick Hamilton, a longtime advocate of "Baby Bonds," tells me. But the big problems are Trump "is relying on saving, and, two, in the regressive structure of the program.ā newyorker.com/news/the-finanā¦



At #HallProctor2025, join The New School's Darrick Hamilton & Princeton Theological Seminary's Keri Day for a plenary discussion on family stability & economic mobility. Let's discuss how to help families trapped in cycles of instability thrive! Register: bit.ly/44sXOaf


At this dangerous moment in history, status quo politics isnāt good enough. We need new leadership that is prepared to stand up to powerful corporate interests & fight for the working class.Ā Zohran Kwame Mamdani is providing that vision. He is the best choice for NYC mayor.

Founding Director Darrick Hamilton will join Rep Rashida Tlaib and other leaders in public banking at a virtual event today, June 17, to discuss our new research on direct income support and cash transfer policies. Register now ā¬ļø capublicbanking.com/join-us-for-a-ā¦


Brad Landerās arrest by ICE is a continuation of the unlawful attacks on immigrants, elected officials, judges, and protesters. Brad Lander is showing our City what it means to have the courage, solidarity, and moral clarity to stand up to ICE and protect our communities.




Outside Federal Plaza to demand the immediate release of Brad Lander. Shame on ICEāand our disgraced Mayor for his collaboration and silence.


Shout out and gratitude to our city comptroller Brad Lander for his bravery and standing up for justice

.Governor Kathy Hochul just arrived to federal plaza. Is currently speaking with Brad Landerās wife, Meg


"Trumpās Proposed Cash-for-Kids Savings Scheme" not quite what Sandy Darity, Retweets do not mean endorsement. & Darrick Hamilton had in mind: āItās upside down,ā Darrick Hamilton told me. āIt amounts to a further subsidy to the affluent, who can already afford to save in the first place." newyorker.com/news/the-finanā¦

Not entirely sure what Trumpās proposed ācash-for-kidsā savings plan will mean for families? Founding Director Darrick Hamilton was interviewed in the The New Yorker about who really stands to benefit from these child investment accounts: newyorker.com/news/the-finanā¦