Disability

Trump’s Labor Secretary Nominee Delights in Destroying Rights for Disabled Workers
Trump’s Labor Secretary Nominee Delights in Destroying Rights for Disabled Workers
The nomination of Eugene Scalia could roll back decades of progress for workers with disabilities.
By Rebecca Cokley
Disability

Foreign Policy and Security

How to Support Democracy and Human Rights in Asia
How to Support Democracy and Human Rights in Asia
As challenges to democracy and human rights in Asia grow, the United States must stick to its principles by acting early and often to stand up for universal values.
By Michael Fuchs
Foreign Policy and Security
Democratic Resilience
Democratic Resilience
This report analyzes different countries’ approaches to prevent, mitigate, and respond to Russian interference operations and draws lessons for policymakers and stakeholders ahead of the 2020 U.S. election.
By James Lamond and Talia Dessel
Foreign Policy and Security
How to Create a Durable U.S.-South Korea Alliance
How to Create a Durable U.S.-South Korea Alliance
Progressive policymakers in Washington and Seoul need to work together to build a stronger U.S.-South Korea alliance that can advance shared interests, regardless of which political parties are in power.
By Michael Fuchs and Abigail Bard
Foreign Policy and Security

DACA

DACA Recipients’ Livelihoods, Families, and Sense of Security Are at Stake This November
DACA Recipients’ Livelihoods, Families, and Sense of Security Are at Stake This November
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the fate of DACA, new results show that the initiative remains critical for recipients, their families, and the economy.
By Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, and Philip E. Wolgin
Immigration

Events

Advancing a Race Equity Education Policy Agenda
Please join the Center for American Progress, Education Reform Now and Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) at the 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference for a robust, solutions-oriented discussion about equity in education and community engagement.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Center for American Progress

Past Events

Gun Violence Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions About the Disarm Hate Act
Frequently Asked Questions About the Disarm Hate Act
This legislation would help ensure that individuals convicted of hate crimes do not continue to have easy access to guns.
Gun Violence Prevention

Economy

American Ghent
American Ghent
Expanding on existing Ghent-like programs in the United States would strengthen unions and improve government services.
By David Madland and Malkie Wall
Economy
The Harvest of American Racism
The Harvest of American Racism
Using the market mechanism to solve structural problems is the wrong approach to improving distressed communities.
By Olugbenga Ajilore
Economy
The Modern Company Town
The Modern Company Town
Workers in highly concentrated labor markets need stronger antitrust enforcement and labor protections.
By Zoe Willingham and Olugbenga Ajilore
Economy

Early Childhood

Early Learning in the United States: 2019
Early Learning in the United States: 2019
These fact sheets outline the current state of early learning and opportunities for improvement in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
By Steven Jessen-Howard and Simon Workman
Early Childhood

Progressive Pulse

Generation Progress
TalkPoverty
ThinkProgress (CAP Action)

Democracy and Government Reform

Civil Justice Needs Federal Leadership
Civil Justice Needs Federal Leadership
The United States needs federal leadership to ensure that it has a civil justice system that works for all Americans.
By Maha Jweied and Karen A. Lash
Democracy and Government

K-12 Education

10 K-12 Education Policy Questions Every Presidential Candidate Should Answer
10 K-12 Education Policy Questions Every Presidential Candidate Should Answer
Presidential candidates should have comprehensive plans to give every student access to an excellent education.
By Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, and Khalilah Harris
Education, K-12
Advancing Racial Equity in Career and Technical Education Enrollment
Advancing Racial Equity in Career and Technical Education Enrollment
By placing a focus on racial equity, CTE programs can help narrow opportunity gaps.
By Ryan Smith
Education, K-12
Elevating Student Voice in Education
Elevating Student Voice in Education
This report outlines strategies to increase authentic student voice in education at the school, district, and state levels.
By Meg Benner, Catherine Brown, and Ashley Jeffrey
Education, K-12

Health Care

Rural Hospital Closures Reduce Access to Emergency Care
Rural Hospital Closures Reduce Access to Emergency Care
Rural hospitals struggle financially with lower patient volumes, higher rates of uncompensated care, and physician shortages.
By Tarun Ramesh and Emily Gee
Health Care