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Economic Justice is about developing systems and policies that provide everyone the opportunity for a dignified, productive, safe, and creative life—a life in which they can prosper for themselves, and for their loved ones.
An economically just society provides ways for all people to thrive in life, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, or the circumstances that they were born into. Economic Opportunity is also about shared values—strong principles that we believe in, which center us and help guide us in trying times.
Some of these core values include: Voice (having a say in the decisions that affect you); Community (recognizing that we should work together and support each other); Opportunity (the chance to reach your dreams and go far in life); and Security (having all your basic needs met).
To understand how Economic Justice is achievable, we must start by visioning a world where these shared values can thrive.
Messaging & Reports: Economic Justice

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In The Opportunity Agenda’s Power of POP research series, we explore...
Power of Pop: What TV Gets Wrong About Getting By

Art & Discussion Guide We believe that ending poverty is within our reach,...
We Can Thrive Together: Visioning Economic Justice for All

INTRODUCTION Both research and our lived experience consistently show that the language we...
Shifting the Narrative

As we process, discuss, and continue to respond to the January 6th attack...
Moving Forward: Three Ideas for Talking About the Moment

Increasing support for Paid Family and Medical Leave policies among key audiences Updated...
Telling a Story About Families and Opportunity

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps America, the systemic injustices in our country are...
Talking About COVID-19: Value, Problem, Solution, Action

Literature Review & Effective Messaging Introduction Our nation can and should be a...
Public Opinion About Paid Family and Medical Leave

Poverty and economic opportunity are often difficult subjects for advocates to talk about,...
Talking About Poverty & Economic Opportunity Today: Three Core Pillars

10 Tips to Spark Change Our research report, Power of Pop: The Case...
Working with Cultural Influencers

Working people should have the right to stick together and demand fair treatment...
Talking about the Importance of Unions and Economic Security

Executive Summary In recent years, the power of popular entertainment to inspire large...
The Case of the Cultural Influencers: Colin Kaepernick, Jimmy Kimmel, and #MeToo

We need a new story about the U.S. economy; a story that recognizes...
Art that Tells a New Story About Economic Opportunity

We all want to live in a country where everyone enjoys full and...
Quick Tips for Talking About Poverty and Taxes

Background: Our nation aspires to be a place where everyone enjoys full...
Talking About Economic Justice

HOW TO NAVIGATE THIS REPORT METHODOLOGY The analysis in this report is based...
A Window Of Opportunity II

Our nation aspires to be a place where everyone enjoys full and equal...