Coronavirus

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid, as this action would protect vulnerable patients, set a positive example for other employers, and contribute to the national effort to contain the virus.
By Jill Rosenthal, Emily Gee, and Maura Calsyn
Health Care

Economy

Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes
Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes
A temporary bump in inflation limited to a few items obscures the fact that policies such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution would boost incomes for Americans.
By Andres Vinelli and Christian E. Weller
Economy
The Economic Benefits of Vaccinations
The Economic Benefits of Vaccinations
Vaccinations can help the U.S. workforce and economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Christian E. Weller
Economy
To Tackle Climate Change, We Must Reform Land Use
To Tackle Climate Change, We Must Reform Land Use
In addition to rapid electrification of the transportation sector, Congress must reform its transportation policies to expand transportation choice—including transit, biking, and walking—and encourage infill development.
By Kevin DeGood
Economy

Climate Change

U.N. Climate Change Report Affirms Value of American Climate Science—and the Need To Double Down
U.N. Climate Change Report Affirms Value of American Climate Science—and the Need To Double Down
Scientific evidence in new U.N. report stresses that climate change is now unprecedented and unavoidable with new research enabling smarter decision-making.
By Kelly Kryc and David Reidmiller
Energy and Environment

Events

Past Events

Racial Wealth Gap

Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic
Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic
The lack of wealth in many African-American households has left them especially vulnerable to the financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis; but the federal government has perhaps its best opportunity yet to fix these racial disparities.
By Christian E. Weller and Richard Figueroa
Racial Equity and Justice

Women

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Florida
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Florida
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Florida, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
By Diana Boesch and Carolyn Sabini
Women
Advancing Gender Equality at Home and Abroad by Leveraging Women, Peace, and Security
Advancing Gender Equality at Home and Abroad by Leveraging Women, Peace, and Security
To achieve even greater gains in gender equity and equality around the world, the Gender Policy Council should leverage and expand the U.S. government’s existing women, peace, and security mandate and architecture.
By Carolyn Kenney
Foreign Policy and Security
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Texas
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Texas
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Texas, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
By Diana Boesch and Carolyn Sabini
Women

LGBTQ Rights

Hispanic LGBTQ Individuals Encounter Heightened Discrimination
Hispanic LGBTQ Individuals Encounter Heightened Discrimination
The 2020 CAP survey shows disparities in access to services, benefits, and mental health care for Hispanic LGBTQ individuals.
By Lindsay Mahowald
LGBTQ Rights

Progressive Pulse

Generation Progress
TalkPoverty

Courts

It Is Past Time for Congress To Expand the Lower Courts
It Is Past Time for Congress To Expand the Lower Courts
Congress must ensure the federal judiciary reflects the needs and diversity of the people it serves.
By Maggie Jo Buchanan and Stephanie Wylie
Courts

Disability

The ADA at 31: Access to Housing and Health Care Must Meet the Rise of Disability in the U.S.
The ADA at 31: Access to Housing and Health Care Must Meet the Rise of Disability in the U.S.
The coronavirus crisis has proven that access to basic life amenities is a public health necessity; therefore, legislation should reflect the growing need for housing and health services.
By Valerie Novack and Kelly Moh
Disability
The ADA at 31: Expanding Disability Rights in the Time of COVID-19
The ADA at 31: Expanding Disability Rights in the Time of COVID-19
On the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in light of the devastating impacts of the ongoing pandemic, this video emphasizes the need to permanently expand disability rights.
By Mia Ives-Rublee and Megan Buckles
Disability
Enhancing Accessibility in U.S. Elections
Enhancing Accessibility in U.S. Elections
Voters with disabilities must have full and equal access to the ballot box.
By Danielle Root and Mia Ives-Rublee
Democracy

International Issues

Citizens in the World’s Leading Economies Want a Fast Recovery Post-Pandemic
Citizens in the World’s Leading Economies Want a Fast Recovery Post-Pandemic
New polling of adults across G-7 nations plus Australia highlights key lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic and the need for better-prepared, more equal societies.
By John Halpin, Matt Browne, Alexandra Schmitt, Hans Anker, Marcus Roberts, and Sophy Hinchcliffe
Foreign Policy and Security