Foreign Policy

Securing a Democratic World
Securing a Democratic World
The future of U.S. national security and a liberal democratic world depends on America embracing democratic values, locking arms with its democratic allies to stem the rise of authoritarianism, and growing the community of democratic nations.
By Kelly Magsamen, Max Bergmann, Michael Fuchs, and Trevor Sutton
Foreign Policy and Security

Immigration

What DACA Recipients Stand to Lose—and What States Can Do About It
What DACA Recipients Stand to Lose—and What States Can Do About It
If DACA ends, recipients across the country will be at risk of losing their access to driver’s licenses, affordable higher education, and occupational licenses—but states can help protect them.
By Silva Mathema
Immigration
Revival and Opportunity
Revival and Opportunity
Immigrants are playing a key role in reviving and growing many rural communities and with the right policies could play an even bigger role in sustaining them.
By Silva Mathema, Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, and Anneliese Hermann
Immigration
A Win in the Courts Would Harm the 10 States Suing to End DACA
A Win in the Courts Would Harm the 10 States Suing to End DACA
The eight state attorneys general and two governors suing to terminate DACA are not considering the negative consequences of their efforts on their respective states.
By Laura Muñoz Lopez and Tom Jawetz
Immigration

Women

ACA Sabotage Puts Women’s Health at Risk
ACA Sabotage Puts Women’s Health at Risk
The Trump administration has repeatedly worked to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and restrict access to health care services, compromising access and resulting in higher prices for women.
By Theresa Chalhoub
Health Care

Events

2018 Smart on Crime Innovations Conference
The 2018 Smart on Crime Innovations Conference will emphasize the need to maintain a commitment to criminal justice reform and tackle the unexplored and difficult questions that must be faced in order to move forward toward a smarter, fairer, and more just system.
524 West 59th Street, NY, New York 10019, USA
Center for American Progress
A Generation Without Representation
Please join Generation Progress for a conversation on why representation matters with young elected officials who speak for Millennials and Gen Z in their communities.
RSVP
1333 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Center for American Progress

Economy

Second Round of House GOP Tax Cuts Would Have Massive Long-Run Cost
Second Round of House GOP Tax Cuts Would Have Massive Long-Run Cost
The new House tax bill would add more than $3 trillion to deficits over the second 10 years.
By Alan Cohen
Economy

Environment

Understanding Our Future
Understanding Our Future
Having led global scientific research on climate and energy systems for decades, the United States can and should build on its expansive data collection and analysis programs to advance understanding of the changing Earth.
By Luke Bassett, Kristina Costa, Ryan Richards, and Dinu Krishnamoorthi
Energy and Environment
Warming Seas, Falling Fortunes
Warming Seas, Falling Fortunes
Policymakers should heed the stories of fishermen who experience the effects carbon pollution has on their industry, as well as the science behind them.
By Avery Siciliano, Alexandra Carter, Shiva Polefka, and Michael Conathan
Energy and Environment
Toxic EPA Appointees Spell Conflict for Public Health Safeguards
Toxic EPA Appointees Spell Conflict for Public Health Safeguards
Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler is ushering in toxic appointees with ties to the chemical industry, endangering Americans’ health.
By Sally Hardin
Energy and Environment

Thinking CAP

‘Trump Is a Liar, and He Is Stupid’: Dan Pfeiffer on Trump, Tweeting, and Political Climate Change
‘Trump Is a Liar, and He Is Stupid’: Dan Pfeiffer on Trump, Tweeting, and Political Climate Change
Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America and former senior adviser and communications director for President Obama, joins Daniella and Ed this week to discuss the current administration and how he stumbled into a podcasting empire.
By Daniella Gibbs Leger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, and Kyle Epstein
Democracy and Government

Progressive Pulse

Generation Progress
TalkPoverty
ThinkProgress (CAP Action)

Early Childhood

Early Learning in the United States: 2018
Early Learning in the United States: 2018
These fact sheets explore the status of early childhood programs in each state and highlight the need to invest in programs that support child development, allow parents to work, and strengthen state economies.
By Simon Workman and Steven Jessen-Howard
Early Childhood

Health

New Scam Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Provides No Cover to Vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh
New Scam Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Provides No Cover to Vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh
A new proposal augments the threat Judge Kavanaugh poses to people with pre-existing conditions.
By Colin Seeberger and Jake Faleschini
Courts
The Uneven Expansion of Access to Paid Sick Days
The Uneven Expansion of Access to Paid Sick Days
Too many private-sector workers, especially in Southern and Midwest states, do not have access to paid sick days, jeopardizing their family’s health and economic security—as well as their own.
By Diana Boesch
Women
How States Are Combating Federal ACA Sabotage
How States Are Combating Federal ACA Sabotage
As the federal government continues to undermine the health care system, states are taking matters into their own hands.
By Aditya Krishnaswamy, Rhonda Rogombe, and Madeline Twomey
Health Care

Criminal Justice

Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity
With unfounded fear of gang violence growing and greater scrutiny of law enforcement tactics, there is an increasing need for public safety strategies that balance respect for individual rights.
By Maritza Perez
Criminal Justice