Beneficial State Foundation Perspectives
Our thoughts on changing the banking system for good and building the new economy
Cooperative Economics
Exploring the Mondragon cooperative system
I recently had the opportunity to visit Mondragon, Spain to immerse myself into the world…
Crystal Tang
July 12, 2019
Racial Justice
Unpacking the model minority myth
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a celebration of the various cultures,…
Crystal Tang
June 4, 2019
Bank Accountability
Banks’ hiring practices contribute to gender and racial inequality
During a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, Democratic Representative Al Green asked the…
Symone Jackson
April 15, 2019
Policy
We need retirement systems and public benefits that don’t exclude immigrants
Symone is Beneficial State Foundation's Digital Engagement Manager based in Oakland, CA. Immediately following the…
Symone Jackson
March 26, 2019
Bank Accountability
The Green New Deal is a chance to address big banks who are financing climate destruction and mass incarceration
There has been a lot of conversation around what a Green New Deal should look…
Symone Jackson
March 5, 2019
Divestment
Real Money Moves: divesting from prisons to invest in communities
Symone is Beneficial State Foundation's Digital Engagement Manager based in Oakland, CA. Last week, Atlanta-raised…
Symone Jackson
February 19, 2019
Financial Reform
What consumer debt in Oregon tells us about the potential of “mini CFPBs”
With rising costs of living and stagnant wages, it might come as no surprise that…
Symone Jackson
February 1, 2019
New Economy
The best social justice conferences in 2019
Emma is the Strategic Communications Director at Beneficial State Foundation based in Oakland, CA, and…
Emma Guttman-Slater
January 24, 2019
Financial Reform
The potential for business banking in the US credit union industry
A note from Beneficial State Foundation: In this post, our guest bloggers from the Post…
Adam Szymanski and Donnie Maclurcan
January 16, 2019
Bank Accountability
Bringing beneficial banking to Santa Rosa
From 2007 to 2010, America experienced the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. I…
Nancy Calderon
December 20, 2018
Cooperative Economics
New year, new power dynamics
The New Year is quickly approaching, so you might already be thinking about your own…
Symone Jackson and Rebecca Fisher McGinty
December 15, 2018
Policy
Credit scores have nothing to do with citizenship
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making it more difficult for immigrants to become…
Beneficial State Foundation
December 7, 2018
Impact
Closing the gap in clean transportation
I have had the exceptional opportunity to spend the summer working as a market research…
Sean Newlin
December 3, 2018
Financial Reform
Regulatory comment on CRA reform
Beneficial State Bank and Foundation recognize the critical role financial institutions play in shaping our…
Emma Guttman-Slater
November 16, 2018
Policy
I vote for my dad and I vote you
Maritessa is Beneficial State Foundation's Director of Community Engagement for California, based in Oakland, CA.…
Maritessa Bravo Ares
November 6, 2018
Racial Justice
Is a zip code really just a number?
Lauren Glasby was a 2018 Beneficial Banking Fellow based in Oakland, CA. This past summer,…
Lauren Glasby
November 1, 2018
Impact
Tis the season – Give!Guide 2018
Kate is Beneficial State Foundation's Community Engagement Officer based in Portland, OR. Beneficial State recognizes…
Kate Rood
November 15, 2018
Cooperative Economics
How a rural Oregon boat manufacturer made the bold decision to convert to an ESOP
Allison is an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting for Commercial and Industrial Loans at Beneficial…
Allison Sackett
October 15, 2018
Policy
Beware of bubbles—signals of an economic downtown and how to prevent one
Jennifer is the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development at Beneficial State Bancorp, based…
Jennifer Finger
September 25, 2018
Bank Accountability
The hidden factors that impact your financial decisions
Tucker Brofft was a 2018 Beneficial Banking Fellow based in Oakland, CA. It has been…
Tuck Brofft
September 18, 2018
Financial Reform
Five Trends That Made Banking More Equitable in 2024
Overall, 2024 saw the banking industry make notable shifts toward more equitable, inclusive, and community-centered…
Beneficial State Foundation
November 19, 2024
Bank Accountability
Reflecting on the ongoing struggle for racial justice: a Juneteenth interview with financial advocate Stephone Coward II
In honor of Juneteenth, we are proud to feature an interview with Stephone Coward II,…
Beneficial State Foundation
June 19, 2024
Financial Reform
2023: Five trends making banking more equitable for all
As we look ahead to 2024, we are reflecting on the biggest trends from 2023…
Beneficial State Foundation
December 12, 2023
Financial Reform
We can emerge from COVID-19 with a more just economy. Here’s how.
We can emerge from COVID-19 with a more just economy. Here’s how. In this painful…
Beneficial State Foundation
March 27, 2020
Financial Reform
What role can banks play in stopping gun violence?
From gun violence to massive raids targeting immigrants, the last several weeks have been especially…
Symone Jackson and Emma Guttman-Slater
August 16, 2019
Bank Accountability
The Green New Deal is a chance to address big banks who are financing climate destruction and mass incarceration
There has been a lot of conversation around what a Green New Deal should look…
Symone Jackson
March 5, 2019
New Economy
The best social justice conferences in 2019
Emma is the Strategic Communications Director at Beneficial State Foundation based in Oakland, CA, and…
Emma Guttman-Slater
January 24, 2019
Bank Accountability
A bank CEO’s perspective: “Even a $1 billion fine is not enough to change corporate behaviors.”
Kat Taylor is CEO and Co-Founder of Beneficial State Bank. Here we go again. On…
Kat Taylor
April 24, 2018