Electoral Count Act Reform Is Now Within Reach
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Democracy
What To Expect When the January 6 Hearings Resume
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What To Expect When the January 6 Hearings Resume
Here’s everything you need to know before the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol resumes its hearings September 28.
Supreme Court May Adopt Extreme MAGA Election Theory That Threatens Democracy
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Supreme Court May Adopt Extreme MAGA Election Theory That Threatens Democracy
In its upcoming term, the Supreme Court will decide Moore v. Harper, a case involving the extreme “independent state legislature” theory that endangers free and fair elections.
Economy
Localized Anti-Displacement Policies
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Localized Anti-Displacement Policies
As more investments enter disadvantaged communities, it is crucial that local policies stabilize current residents, ensure they benefit from expanded opportunity, and protect them from displacement.
Expanding the Safety Net During a Recession Prevents Worsening Economic Pain
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Expanding the Safety Net During a Recession Prevents Worsening Economic Pain
Effective Inflation Control Requires Supply-Side Policy
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Effective Inflation Control Requires Supply-Side Policy
The Inflation Reduction Act Provides Pathways to High-Quality Jobs
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The Inflation Reduction Act Provides Pathways to High-Quality Jobs
Wages and Employment Do Not Have To Decline To Bring Down Inflation
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Wages and Employment Do Not Have To Decline To Bring Down Inflation
Education
Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools
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Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools
Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country
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Federal Investments in K-12 Infrastructure Would Benefit Students Across the Country
3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt
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3 Things to Know Now that President Biden Has Canceled At Least $10,000 in Student Debt
Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage
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Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage
Most Recent
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1
Electoral Count Act Reform Is Now Within Reach
Electoral Count Act Reform Is Now Within Reach
Gun Violence in Rural America
Gun Violence in Rural America
Supreme Court May Adopt Extreme MAGA Election Theory That Threatens Democracy
Supreme Court May Adopt Extreme MAGA Election Theory That Threatens Democracy
Localized Anti-Displacement Policies
Localized Anti-Displacement Policies
About the Center for American Progress
The Center for American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.
Climate Change
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1
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‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1
In this episode, Violet Sage Walker from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and Rep. Sheila Babauta from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (D) discuss Indigenous women in ocean leadership.
Offshore Wind Can Lower Energy Prices and Beat Out Oil and Gas
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Offshore Wind Can Lower Energy Prices and Beat Out Oil and Gas
Making Castner Range a National Monument Would Help Nature-Deprived Communities
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Making Castner Range a National Monument Would Help Nature-Deprived Communities
The Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Families Thousands of Dollars
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The Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Families Thousands of Dollars
Quitting Fossil Fuels and Reviving Rural America
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Quitting Fossil Fuels and Reviving Rural America
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Reproductive Justice
What You Need to Know About the Bill to Ban Abortion Nationwide
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What You Need to Know About the Bill to Ban Abortion Nationwide
State Abortion Bans Will Harm Women and Families’ Economic Security Across the US
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State Abortion Bans Will Harm Women and Families’ Economic Security Across the US
Using HIPAA To Protect Patient Privacy and Fight Abortion Criminalization
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Using HIPAA To Protect Patient Privacy and Fight Abortion Criminalization
Hyde’s Restrictions on Abortion Are Unacceptable
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Hyde’s Restrictions on Abortion Are Unacceptable
Gun Violence
Gun Violence in Rural America
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Gun Violence in Rural America
While politicians and the media have largely focused their attention on gun violence in large cities, rural communities continue to see a rise in gun-related deaths.
Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings
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Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings
Fact Sheet: Weak Gun Laws Are Driving Increases in Violent Crime
Fact Sheet
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Fact Sheet: Weak Gun Laws Are Driving Increases in Violent Crime
Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money
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Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money
Immigration
The ADA at 32: Understanding the Rights of Disabled Asylum-Seekers
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The ADA at 32: Understanding the Rights of Disabled Asylum-Seekers
The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
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The Title 42 Expulsion Policy Does Nothing To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do
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Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do
LGBTQ Rights
Advancing Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities
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Advancing Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities
New data reveal that LGBTQI+ communities encounter discrimination and other challenges when interacting with health care providers and health insurers, underscoring the importance of strengthening nondiscrimination protections through Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Collecting Data About LGBTQI+ and Other Sexual and Gender-Diverse Communities
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Collecting Data About LGBTQI+ and Other Sexual and Gender-Diverse Communities
Expanding and enhancing data collection is critical to identifying and addressing the needs of LGBTQI+ communities.
What You Can Do
Take Action: Ensure Meaningful Access to Abortion for All
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Take Action: Ensure Meaningful Access to Abortion for All
Health and COVID-19
5 Facts About the Monkeypox Outbreak
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5 Facts About the Monkeypox Outbreak
While monkeypox is less contagious than COVID-19 and largely preventable through vaccination, the outbreak has highlighted that the U.S. public health system remains underprepared for crises.
The Health Care Consequences of Extreme Heat Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
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The Health Care Consequences of Extreme Heat Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Employer- and Worker-Led Efforts To Lower Health Insurance Costs
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Employer- and Worker-Led Efforts To Lower Health Insurance Costs
How State and Local Leaders Can Prepare for Future COVID-19 Surges
How State and Local Leaders Can Prepare for Future COVID-19 Surges
What Is Public Health?
What Is Public Health?
The Behavioral Health Care Affordability Problem