Everyone deserves the social and economic conditions that allow diversity, culture, and self-determination to flourish.
We exist to reimagine America’s social safety net to work for everyone, regardless of work status or wealth, so that diverse communities and individuals are free to be economically resilient, democratically engaged, and creatively expressive. We sow the seeds for this reimagined future by commissioning research, making direct investments, incubating experiments, and advocating for policy change.
We exist to reimagine America’s social safety net to work for everyone, regardless of work status or wealth, so that diverse communities and individuals are free to be economically resilient, democratically engaged, and creatively expressive. We sow the seeds for this reimagined future by commissioning research, making direct investments, incubating experiments, and advocating for policy change.
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The nature of work is changing. The old system of benefits and protections associated with traditional employment — which never worked for artists — is now also no longer working for many Americans. Explore our vision, goals, and strategies for reimagining our social safety net.
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Artists have long been at the forefront of imagining alternative systems, while also often living at the margins of existing social safety nets. By centering artists, and building on the legacy of those who have been fighting for a more just and equitable world, we can create a future that works for everyone.
Explore our work
The nature of work is changing. The old system of benefits and protections associated with traditional employment — which never worked for artists — is now also no longer working for many Americans. Explore our vision, goals, and strategies for reimagining our social safety net.
Find resources
Artists have long been at the forefront of imagining alternative systems, while also often living at the margins of existing social safety nets. By centering artists, and building on the legacy of those who have been fighting for a more just and equitable world, we can create a future that works for everyone.
Activities
Research to Impact Lab commissions resources and publications that activate and inspire others to join us in building the path to a social safety net that truly works for all people and their communities, regardless of wealth or employment status. From artists to gig workers to mutual aid corporate structures, check out the resources and publications we’ve produced and supported, as well as those from the field that inspire our work.
Latest Updates
The latest news, events, and project updates from Research to Impact Lab
The latest news, events, and project updates from Research to Impact Lab
Explore Early Insights from the Copyright Claims Board (CCB)
A new federal copyright tribunal launched in 2022. Stanford Law students analyzed over 1,000 cases. Learn who is using the CCB, why dismissals…
Tracking Federal Legislation on Gig Work and Web3
A behind-the-scenes look at the Cookie Jar Collective convening, where artists, technologists, and policy leaders came together to reimagine savings…
Shaping Collective Futures: Co-Designing A New Social Safety Net for Artists and Gig Workers
A behind-the-scenes look at the Cookie Jar Collective convening, where artists, technologists, and policy leaders came together to reimagine savings…