5 quick steps to protect your right to vote NewsletterSeptember 10, 2026 5 quick steps to protect your right to vote Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, America must reaffirm the promise of religious freedom Sep 10, 2026
More than 150 organizations are standing with CAP and its First Amendment rights NewsletterSeptember 4, 2026 More than 150 organizations are standing with CAP and its First Amendment rights And President Trump has no legal authority to nationalize elections Sep 4, 2026
Weighing the cost of Trump’s war in Iran NewsletterAugust 27, 2026 Weighing the cost of Trump’s war in Iran Congress is trying to give Trump $73 billion for his war in Iran. Here’s what it could fund instead. Aug 27, 2026
The first six months of Trump’s war in Iran have cost American families more than $1,200 NewsletterAugust 20, 2026 The first six months of Trump’s war in Iran have cost American families more than $1,200 Plus, the data cannot be clearer: Trump has wasted billions deploying National Guard troops with no real impact on violent crime Aug 20, 2026
Trump and his allies rake in record profits while Americans foot the bill NewsletterAugust 6, 2026 Trump and his allies rake in record profits while Americans foot the bill PLUS: CAP’s plans to address the affordability crisis in America Aug 6, 2026
America’s immigration system has been broken for far too long. Here’s a path forward. NewsletterJuly 30, 2026 America’s immigration system has been broken for far too long. Here’s a path forward. Plus, the SAVE Act could be coming to your state Jul 30, 2026
Sen. Murphy calls out Trump’s crypto scheme NewsletterJuly 23, 2026 Sen. Murphy calls out Trump’s crypto scheme ICE’s unaccountable recklessness must end: Join CAP and America’s Voice for a new event on the urgent need for accountability and commonsense policies Jul 23, 2026
$1.7 billion spent. No evidence of safer cities. NewsletterJuly 16, 2026 $1.7 billion spent. No evidence of safer cities. RSVP: Join CAP and Sen. Chris Murphy for a conversation on the dangers of cryptocurrency Jul 16, 2026
The hottest days are still ahead. CAP has a plan to lower your energy bills. NewsletterJuly 9, 2026 The hottest days are still ahead. CAP has a plan to lower your energy bills. Plus, do you know how accessible voting is in your state? Jul 9, 2026
Building a democracy that works for the next 250 years NewsletterJuly 2, 2026 Building a democracy that works for the next 250 years And new analysis shows the OBBBA has driven up costs, weakened key government assistance programs, and left millions of Americans behind Jul 2, 2026
The national debt is worse than you think, and AI can’t save us NewsletterJuly 2, 2026 The national debt is worse than you think, and AI can’t save us Vocational education is crucial to our economic future. Trump wants to cut it. Jul 2, 2026
250 years in, the fight for religious freedom continues NewsletterJune 18, 2026 250 years in, the fight for religious freedom continues Plus, hear from a DACA nurse on providing care despite the threat of deportation Jun 18, 2026
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
Trump is making communities more vulnerable to extreme weather disasters NewsletterJune 10, 2026 Trump is making communities more vulnerable to extreme weather disasters As congressional Republicans funnel $70B to ICE and CBP, Markwayne Mullin’s DHS has become a serial lawbreaker Jun 10, 2026
The Iran war echoes past miscalculations in Iraq NewsletterJune 4, 2026 The Iran war echoes past miscalculations in Iraq Plus, what's really behind the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger? Jun 4, 2026
CAP’s plan to make your energy bill more affordable NewsletterMay 29, 2026 CAP’s plan to make your energy bill more affordable Hawaii passed the bill to undo Citizens United. What’s next? May 29, 2026
Even more big ideas from the CAP IDEAS Conference NewsletterMay 21, 2026 Even more big ideas from the CAP IDEAS Conference Leader Jeffries, Gov. Sherrill, and many more leading voices May 21, 2026
The fight for America’s future starts with big ideas NewsletterMay 21, 2026 The fight for America’s future starts with big ideas Govs. Newsom and Moore, and Sens. Warren, Booker, and Warnock on the fight for America’s future May 21, 2026
2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom May 19, 2026
GOOD NEWS: Hawaii’s bill to undo Citizens United is heading to the governor’s desk NewsletterMay 13, 2026 GOOD NEWS: Hawaii’s bill to undo Citizens United is heading to the governor’s desk Plus, you can hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom and more at CAP IDEAS May 13, 2026
Hear from Reps. Greg Casar, Maxwell Frost, and Lauren Underwood at CAP IDEAS NewsletterMay 6, 2026 Hear from Reps. Greg Casar, Maxwell Frost, and Lauren Underwood at CAP IDEAS Plus, answering your questions about Hawaii’s plan to undo Citizens United May 6, 2026
Hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and more NewsletterApril 29, 2026 Hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and more America has big problems. We have big IDEAS to solve them Apr 29, 2026
Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections NewsletterApril 22, 2026 Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections The ceasefire was extended, but the global crisis is already here Apr 22, 2026
‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventApril 22, 2026 ‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening A Reel Progress screening and exclusive conversation with political strategist James Carville. Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Apr 22, 2026
Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not NewsletterApril 15, 2026 Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not And Trump’s lie about your tax refund Apr 15, 2026
Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients NewsletterApril 8, 2026 Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients And why President Trump’s new budget is historic in the worst way possible Apr 8, 2026
“Liberation Day” was a failure. Here’s the cost of Trump’s tariffs one year later. NewsletterApril 2, 2026 “Liberation Day” was a failure. Here’s the cost of Trump’s tariffs one year later. Plus, 8 million people showed up to last weekend’s No Kings Day protests Apr 2, 2026
What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead NewsletterMarch 25, 2026 What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead How the SAVE Act will impact rural Americans Mar 25, 2026
Today, the Senate is debating legislation that threatens to block millions of American citizens from voting NewsletterMarch 18, 2026 Today, the Senate is debating legislation that threatens to block millions of American citizens from voting Expert briefing on the U.S. strike on an Iranian school Mar 18, 2026
What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran NewsletterMarch 12, 2026 What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran And how one tax policy could help build 1 million new homes Mar 12, 2026
The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran NewsletterMarch 4, 2026 The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran Plus, 5 things to know about the DOD’s attack on Anthropic Mar 4, 2026
What to read before the 2026 State of the Union NewsletterFebruary 23, 2026 What to read before the 2026 State of the Union And how you can follow along with CAP experts fact-checking in real time Feb 23, 2026
Our plan to slash your grocery bill NewsletterFebruary 19, 2026 Our plan to slash your grocery bill And how Trump’s policies are making utility rates skyrocket Feb 19, 2026
The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot NewsletterFebruary 11, 2026 The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot And how Trump’s economy is harming working-class people Feb 11, 2026
Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses NewsletterFebruary 5, 2026 Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses $2 billion: The amount the Trump family has pocketed in their second term Feb 5, 2026
When the federal government puts Americans in danger NewsletterJanuary 30, 2026 When the federal government puts Americans in danger This is not law enforcement—it’s endangering lives Jan 30, 2026