FEMA Was a Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Decimated What Was Once Considered a ‘Climate Haven’ VideoSeptember 17, 2026 FEMA Was a Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Decimated What Was Once Considered a ‘Climate Haven’ The Center for American Progress' award-winning documentary, "Asheville is Calling: A Climate Change Emergency," centers on Colleen Daly, an Asheville, North Carolina, native and small-business owner who lost her home and nearly lost her business to Hurricane Helene. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided the essential lifeline that got her through the immediate crisis, seven months later, she and her community were still struggling to rebuild. Sep 17, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry
The Trump Administration’s Sweeping Rollbacks of Pollution Protections Endanger the Health and Safety of All Americans VideoSeptember 14, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Sweeping Rollbacks of Pollution Protections Endanger the Health and Safety of All Americans Listen to one mom’s story as she talks about how her cancer journey triggered her awareness of harmful pollution and toxic chemicals and how the Trump administration is making children and families less safe by rolling back many safeguards. Sep 14, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan
The Trump Administration May Be Planning To Unlawfully Order Federal Troops or Agents To Interfere in the Midterm Elections VideoSeptember 10, 2026 The Trump Administration May Be Planning To Unlawfully Order Federal Troops or Agents To Interfere in the Midterm Elections The Trump administration may be planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or troops into polling places, a well-known tactic of authoritarian-minded leaders around the world. But people across the ideological spectrum should not give in to fear and should exercise their right to vote. Sep 10, 2026 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
The Trump Administration Is Weaponizing Federal Databases To Purge Voters VideoAugust 24, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Weaponizing Federal Databases To Purge Voters Millions of Americans are at risk of being quietly purged from voter rolls, which is one of the election interference tactics being deployed by the Trump administration to cement its political power and escape accountability from voters. Aug 24, 2026 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
Presidents Cannot Take Over Elections by Declaring a National Emergency VideoAugust 14, 2026 Presidents Cannot Take Over Elections by Declaring a National Emergency The U.S. Constitution gives presidents no authority to unilaterally impose election rules, instead vesting that power primarily in states (with Congress as a backstop), which have successfully administered free and fair elections through prior emergencies. Aug 14, 2026 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers VideoJune 15, 2026 Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers This video highlights the experience of Alondra, an emergency department registered nurse and DACA recipient who has to cross state lines to work as a nurse because of state licensing barriers. Her story illustrates both the obstacles facing DACA nurses and the vital role they play in strengthening America's nursing workforce. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
The Emotion Potion: Using Documentary Storytelling To Inspire Action Past EventJune 12, 2026 The Emotion Potion: Using Documentary Storytelling To Inspire Action Join the Center for American Progress to explore the role of documentary storytelling in shaping public understanding of urgent policy issues. Jun 12, 2026
5 Reasons Why the Nonviolent Minnesota Protests Succeeded VideoMarch 19, 2026 5 Reasons Why the Nonviolent Minnesota Protests Succeeded The nonviolent mobilization in Minnesota provided valuable lessons for how everyday Americans can successfully force fundamental changes from the government. Democracy depends on people power and accountability. Mar 19, 2026 Michael Sozan, Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan
In Their Own Words: Finding Motivation To Fight for Change VideoFebruary 17, 2026 In Their Own Words: Finding Motivation To Fight for Change Abbey Clements, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, opens up about her experience dealing with survivor’s guilt and finding renewed purpose advocating to end gun violence. Feb 17, 2026 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
In Their Own Words: How Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Gun Violence Inspires Action VideoFebruary 10, 2026 In Their Own Words: How Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Gun Violence Inspires Action Faith Mata reflects on the difficult journey of finding her “why” after losing her sister in the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. Feb 10, 2026 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Los Angeles Wildfire Survivor Is Struggling To Get the Insurance Payouts That She Needs To Return Home VideoJanuary 7, 2026 Los Angeles Wildfire Survivor Is Struggling To Get the Insurance Payouts That She Needs To Return Home The home of Rossana Valverde, a storyteller with the organization Extreme Weather Survivors, was left essentially untouched by the flames from last year’s Eaton Fire. But the fire did leave toxic, cancer-causing residue in its wake. Jan 7, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
After the Los Angeles Wildfires, One Altadena Couple Reveals the Lasting Impacts of Extreme Weather Disasters VideoJanuary 7, 2026 After the Los Angeles Wildfires, One Altadena Couple Reveals the Lasting Impacts of Extreme Weather Disasters It’s been one year since the L.A. fires. Eaton Fire survivors Katie and Marco Delgado talk about the climate-fueled fires, losing their house, and the challenges they’ve had with insurance. Jan 7, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry