Economy

The Trump Administration’s Handling of Coronavirus Threatens a Long Unemployment Crisis
The Trump Administration’s Handling of Coronavirus Threatens a Long Unemployment Crisis
As Congress and the administration consider an additional stimulus package, they should put in place necessary public health protections while providing robust aid to families, workers, and communities for as long as the crisis lasts.
By Jacob Leibenluft and Andres Vinelli
Economy

Coronavirus

Workers of Color Are Disproportionately at Risk of Serious Complications From the Coronavirus
Workers of Color Are Disproportionately at Risk of Serious Complications From the Coronavirus
Workers of color are more likely to have serious underlying medical conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19.
By Connor Maxwell
Race and Ethnicity
Building Automatic and Long-Term Economic Relief During the Coronavirus Crisis
Building Automatic and Long-Term Economic Relief During the Coronavirus Crisis
The effects of the coronavirus will persist for months or years. In order to return to normal, Congress’ next relief package must build in automatic triggers where possible, pairing short-term relief with long-term, ongoing support.
By Lily Roberts
Economy
Oversight and Implementation Will Determine the Effectiveness of the New Laws Responding to Coronavirus
Oversight and Implementation Will Determine the Effectiveness of the New Laws Responding to Coronavirus
The public health and economic recovery hinge on the effective implementation and oversight of Congress’ coronavirus legislation.
By the Center for American Progress
Economy

Foreign Policy

The Weakest Link: Russian Influence Operation in the Netherlands Reveals Vulnerabilities in EU Foreign Policy Powers
The Weakest Link: Russian Influence Operation in the Netherlands Reveals Vulnerabilities in EU Foreign Policy Powers
A new Russia scandal has emerged—this time in the Netherlands.
By James Lamond and Max Bergmann
Foreign Policy and Security

Events

A Federal Right to Education: From Brown to Rodriguez and What Lies Ahead
In observance of the 66th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the Center for American Progress will be discussing the history of the federal government’s role in providing equal access to high-quality education to all students. A panel of experts and scholars in the field of education policy and law will discuss their experiences and understanding of the current state of equal educational opportunity in America.
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Center for American Progress

LGBTQ Rights

Same-Sex Couples Experience Higher Unemployment Rates Throughout an Economic Recovery
Same-Sex Couples Experience Higher Unemployment Rates Throughout an Economic Recovery
A new CAP analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals same-sex couples have endured higher rates of unemployment nearly every year since 2014.
By Sharita Gruberg and Michael Madowitz
LGBTQ Rights

Immigration

A Demographic Profile of TPS Holders Providing Essential Services During the Coronavirus Crisis
A Demographic Profile of TPS Holders Providing Essential Services During the Coronavirus Crisis
More than 130,000 TPS holders at risk of soon losing work authorization are considered “essential critical infrastructure workers.”
By Nicole Prchal Svajlenka and Tom Jawetz
Immigration
A Demographic Profile of DACA Recipients on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Response
A Demographic Profile of DACA Recipients on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Response
Nearly 203,000 DACA recipients are working in occupations at the forefront of the COVID-19 response in health care, education, and food services.
By Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
Immigration
Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities
Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities
As COVID-19 spreads exponentially at detention facilities nationwide, ICE’s inadequate response is leaving tens of thousands of detainees and facility staff, as well as broader communities, increasingly vulnerable.
By Sofia Carratala and Tom Jawetz
Immigration

Race and Ethnicity

Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
Alleviating stark disparities in health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and mortality across racial and ethnic groups in the United States will require deliberate and long-term efforts.
By Sofia Carratala and Connor Maxwell
Race and Ethnicity

Progressive Pulse

Generation Progress
TalkPoverty

Courts

Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench
Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench
Two of President Trump’s most recent judicial nominees demonstrate his disregard for those who need health care across the country.
By Maggie Jo Buchanan
Courts

Energy and Environment

States Are Laying a Road Map for Climate Leadership
States Are Laying a Road Map for Climate Leadership
The United States lacks federal climate action, so state and local governments are leading the way and creating polices for a just and inclusive clean energy economy.
By Sam Ricketts, Rita Cliffton, Lola Oduyeru, and Bill Holland
Energy and Environment
4 Ways the Trump Administration Has Made Our Air Dirtier During the COVID-19 Pandemic
4 Ways the Trump Administration Has Made Our Air Dirtier During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration has weakened or rolled back four different air pollution regulations—further impairing Americans’ respiratory health during a public health crisis.
By Sally Hardin
Energy and Environment
State-by-State Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda
State-by-State Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda
These fact sheets explore how states are experiencing climate change differently—and how the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks are affecting each state.
By Amy Patronella, Katherine So, and the Energy and Environment War Room
Energy and Environment

Postsecondary Education

Undocumented Students Generated Up to $132 Million in Relief to Colleges—But They Won’t Receive a Dime From the Stimulus
Undocumented Students Generated Up to $132 Million in Relief to Colleges—But They Won’t Receive a Dime From the Stimulus
The federal government’s decision to exclude undocumented college students from receiving emergency aid is ungrounded in the CARES Act.
By Viviann Anguiano
Education, Postsecondary