Chicago is the first major city that enacts ethical procurement standards to strengthen civil rights protections, promote diverse leadership, and ensure City dollars do not reward corporations that enable corruption or authoritarianism.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A survey of Chicago adults finds broad, cross-partisan support for using municipal contracting and fiscal authority to hold corporations accountable and invest in working families. CHICAGO, IL — A new poll conducted by the 2040 Strategy Group reveals that Chicago residents across demographic and partisan lines strongly support two proposals: using the city's contracting power to divest from companies profiting from the Trump administration's corruption,

Traditional federalism concerns procedures and norms. As the Trump administration and red states engage in asymmetrical war, it’s become a necessary means for consolidating power. Over the past year, President Trump and his allies have enriched themselves and entrenched their power—all while locking out (or seeking to lock up) their political opponents. Anyone paying attention recognizes that the institutional landscape of the United States has shifted in ways that make 20th-

Taxpayer dollars are meant to serve the public good, funding essential services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure. However, a troubling trend has emerged where corporations exploit these funds for their own gain. This blog post aims to expose the various ways in which taxpayer money is misused, the consequences of such actions, and what can be done to hold these entities accountable. Understanding the Landscape of Corporate Welfare Corporate welfare refers to the

From health care to travel to energy, Trump’s corrupt wheelings and dealings have drained money from American families.