What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? ArticleOctober 19, 2026 What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? Oct 19, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devesh Kodnani
Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security ArticleOctober 19, 2026 Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security Oct 19, 2026 Christian E. Weller, Emily Gee
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 ReportOctober 15, 2026 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 Oct 15, 2026 Molly Weston Williamson
Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street Oct 13, 2026 MarketWatch Emily Gee, Robert Pozen
What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? ArticleOctober 19, 2026 What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? The Trump administration proposal to encourage investment of retirement plans in alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, and cryptocurrency would increase risks to the savings of ordinary Americans. A closer look at private credit helps explain why. Oct 19, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devesh Kodnani
Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security ArticleOctober 19, 2026 Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security Congress should help workers achieve greater economic security by expanding states’ auto-IRA programs into a program with national reach. Oct 19, 2026 Christian E. Weller, Emily Gee
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 ReportOctober 15, 2026 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 States are leading the way in providing self-employed workers with opportunities to gain paid leave coverage, but more must be done to improve these programs and make them more accessible. Oct 15, 2026 Molly Weston Williamson
Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street In the NewsOctober 13, 2026 Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street In an op-ed for MarketWatch, Emily Gee and Robert Pozen argue that new proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission would benefit Wall Street at the expense of everyday investors. Oct 13, 2026 MarketWatch Emily Gee, Robert Pozen
Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America Past EventOctober 8, 2026 Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream. Center for American Progress and Online via Zoom Oct 8, 2026
Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Past EventOctober 1, 2026 Investing in Families, Investing in the Future: A Conversation With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Remarks by and a conversation with Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM), discussing her investments in New Mexico’s families. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Oct 1, 2026
Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers ReportOctober 1, 2026 Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage that refunds cannot fully undo. Oct 1, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Mimla Wardak, Kennedy Andara
The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad ArticleSeptember 28, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequences. Sep 28, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again In the NewsSeptember 27, 2026 Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again In an op-ed published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jared Bernstein and Mark Zandi explain the impact of a $40 trillion U.S. national debt on everyday Americans. Sep 27, 2026 The Philadelphia Inquirer Jared Bernstein, Mark Zandi
Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs Past EventSeptember 23, 2026 Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs This event will explore what it means to invest in rural communities on their own terms and build a rural policy agenda rooted in resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 23, 2026
How Federal Debt Puts a Damper on Your Wallet ArticleSeptember 23, 2026 How Federal Debt Puts a Damper on Your Wallet Federal debt is adding to the affordability squeeze, quietly raising household monthly bills for mortgage, auto, and student loan payments. Sep 23, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo
Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands ArticleSeptember 18, 2026 Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands The Trump administration’s decision to start its war with Iran has been a geostrategic disaster, and an analysis of state-by-state increases of gas and diesel prices shows how the war continues to cost American families. Sep 18, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
How Unions Help Young Working-Class Men Buy Homes and Start Families ArticleSeptember 17, 2026 How Unions Help Young Working-Class Men Buy Homes and Start Families New CAP analysis of demographic data shows that union men under age 35 are more likely to get married, have kids, and own their own homes—especially young men without college degrees. Sep 17, 2026 Aurelia Glass
Poverty Rates Diverged in 2025 but Will Likely Rise Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Implementation ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Poverty Rates Diverged in 2025 but Will Likely Rise Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Implementation In 2025, the official poverty rate decreased while the supplemental poverty rate remained statistically unchanged. Yet cuts to the social safety net signal increases in poverty in the years to come. Sep 15, 2026 Kennedy Andara, Mimla Wardak
Amid Rising Costs, the Gender Wage Gap Deepens Affordability Challenges for Women ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Amid Rising Costs, the Gender Wage Gap Deepens Affordability Challenges for Women After widening for two consecutive years, the gender wage gap narrowed in 2025—to 84 cents for women working full time, year-round for every dollar made by their male counterparts. Sep 15, 2026 Amina Khalique, Sara Estep
The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation ReportSeptember 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation A new proposed rule from the Trump administration would subject all federally funded grants and research to politically motivated decision-making, as well as violate the laws governing agency rulemaking and the constitutional rights of Americans. Sep 15, 2026 Jill Rosenthal, Sara Partridge, Devon Ombres, 3 More Haley Norris, Mariam Rashid, Ryan Mulholland
Wealth Inequality Has Grown During the Trump Administration ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Wealth Inequality Has Grown During the Trump Administration The wealthiest 0.1 percent of households have gained more than 8,000 times as much wealth per household as the bottom 50 percent since the end of 2024. Sep 15, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo, Sara Estep, Corey Husak
2026 U.S. Job Growth Has Lagged Far Behind Optimal Levels ArticleSeptember 4, 2026 2026 U.S. Job Growth Has Lagged Far Behind Optimal Levels New calculations show the economy would need to add about 97,000 jobs per month to keep the employment-to-population ratio from declining. Sep 4, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo, Christian E. Weller
Opinion: A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit In the NewsAugust 27, 2026 Opinion: A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit In an op-ed for MarketWatch, Corey Husak outlines how a tax on shell companies could help lower the federal deficit. Aug 27, 2026 MarketWatch Corey Husak
Our debt trajectory is unsustainable. Tax cuts are to blame. In the NewsAugust 25, 2026 Our debt trajectory is unsustainable. Tax cuts are to blame. In an op-ed for MS NOW, Bobby Kogan argues that to meaningfully fix the United States' debt crisis, Congress must reverse this century's tax cuts. Aug 25, 2026 MS NOW Bobby Kogan
CAP Comment Letter on the EEOC’s Proposed Removal of Reporting Requirements ArticleAugust 24, 2026 CAP Comment Letter on the EEOC’s Proposed Removal of Reporting Requirements The Center for American Progress submitted a comment on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s proposed rescission of reporting requirements. Aug 24, 2026 Sara Estep
Weighing Priorities: What U.S. Spending on the Iran War Could Fund Instead InteractiveAugust 24, 2026 Weighing Priorities: What U.S. Spending on the Iran War Could Fund Instead The House of Representatives took the first step toward passing a bill that would provide the Trump administration $73 billion to fund its already costly war in Iran. That funding, if better allocated, could provide lifesaving and life-changing services for millions of Americans. Aug 24, 2026 Jamie Friedman, Bobby Kogan, Allison McManus
Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War Fact SheetAugust 20, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost at least $1,200 per household. With no end in sight, American families are paying a price. Aug 20, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus
New Illinois Law Continues Momentum for Rideshare Sectoral Bargaining ArticleAugust 10, 2026 New Illinois Law Continues Momentum for Rideshare Sectoral Bargaining Illinois becomes the third state in the past two years to enact a new model for unionization and collective bargaining. Aug 10, 2026 David Madland
Teen Employment Remains Weak ArticleAugust 7, 2026 Teen Employment Remains Weak The share of teens employed has slid from a high of 50 percent in 1978 to just 30.7 percent today, with teen boys and teens of color facing the steepest declines. This trend may signal where the broader economy is heading while also revealing a narrowing pipeline of early work experience that has historically given young people a stronger foothold later in their careers. Aug 7, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, Sara Estep, Jiun Park
Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Past EventJuly 22, 2026 Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on why stronger oversight and anticorruption rules for cryptocurrency markets are essential to protecting U.S. national security and our democracy. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jul 22, 2026
Fact Sheet: Costs of the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Fact SheetJuly 15, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of the Trump Administration’s War in Iran The collapse of the ceasefire will only add to the mounting defense spending, economic costs, geopolitical damage, humanitarian costs, and environmental and health harms from the conflict. Jul 15, 2026 Allison McManus, Andrew Miller, Ariana Sharghi, 2 More Dawn Le, Emily Gee
Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Have Delivered Nothing for American Businesses, Workers, or Communities ArticleJuly 15, 2026 Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Have Delivered Nothing for American Businesses, Workers, or Communities The Trump administration’s short-term Section 122 tariffs, which are due to expire next week, have not delivered a single policy win. Jul 15, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security ReportJuly 9, 2026 Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security Government employees’ use of insider information to profit on prediction markets raises both national security and ethical concerns, and there are several steps Congress and the president should take, including completely banning government employees’ use of prediction markets as a condition of employment. Jul 9, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Sadhana Mandala, Devon Ombres, 1 More Allison McManus
The Faster Labor Contracts Act Should Be Just the Starting Point for Labor Law Reform ArticleJuly 7, 2026 The Faster Labor Contracts Act Should Be Just the Starting Point for Labor Law Reform Evidence from Canada shows that the bill could lead to a small increase in private sector union density, but pro-worker policymakers in Congress need to go further to fix the worst flaws in federal labor law. Jul 7, 2026 Aurelia Glass
June Jobs Numbers Are Not the Boost for Workers That Was Expected ArticleJuly 2, 2026 June Jobs Numbers Are Not the Boost for Workers That Was Expected The June 2026 jobs report included strong headline numbers, but working families are still struggling to keep up amid higher inflation. Jul 2, 2026 Kennedy Andara, Aurelia Glass
Business Income Has Moved Beyond Corporations, and Tax Policy Must Follow ArticleJuly 1, 2026 Business Income Has Moved Beyond Corporations, and Tax Policy Must Follow Since the 1980s, partnerships have displaced traditional C corporations as the largest source of business income, transforming business taxation and contributing to rising economic inequality. Jul 1, 2026 Corey Husak, Mimla Wardak
The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices ReportJuly 1, 2026 The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices A new CAP analysis shows that, since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the NLRB is increasingly likely to dismiss charges that unions and workers file alleging that employers have committed unfair labor practices. Jul 1, 2026 Aurelia Glass
What Is the Most Significant Gap in the Social Safety Net for American Families? In the NewsJune 27, 2026 What Is the Most Significant Gap in the Social Safety Net for American Families? In a symposium for NOTUS, Emily Gee argues that health insurance is by far the biggest social safety net gap American families face. Jun 27, 2026 NOTUS Emily Gee
On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind ArticleJune 25, 2026 On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind One year after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks. Jun 25, 2026 Amina Khalique, Natasha Murphy
Bipartisan and Republican-Led Coalitions Advance Fair Contracting Policies on Public Construction Projects ArticleJune 24, 2026 Bipartisan and Republican-Led Coalitions Advance Fair Contracting Policies on Public Construction Projects State and local policymakers across the political spectrum are adopting responsible bidder ordinances, prevailing wage standards, and apprenticeship utilization requirements to raise standards for workers and deliver better results for taxpayers. Jun 24, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, Karla Walter
The Interest Rate Penalty From Trump’s War With Iran ArticleJune 23, 2026 The Interest Rate Penalty From Trump’s War With Iran The war has pushed up interest rates by 0.5 percentage points, which will likely stay elevated even under an interim agreement. American households will spend an additional $4.6 billion, nonfinancial businesses will spend $12.7 billion, and the government will pay $30.8 billion more in borrowing costs this year as a result. Jun 23, 2026 Christian E. Weller
Why the National Debt Matters More Than It Used To and Why We Should Not Count on AI To Fix the Problem ReportJune 23, 2026 Why the National Debt Matters More Than It Used To and Why We Should Not Count on AI To Fix the Problem Federal debt is larger and more expensive than in previous generations. Here is a data-driven look at what that means for the U.S. economy. Jun 23, 2026 Bobby Kogan, Jared Bernstein
Cracking Down on Pass-Throughs In the NewsJune 11, 2026 Cracking Down on Pass-Throughs In an op-ed published by Democracy Journal, Corey Husak writes about how wealthy Americans are increasingly using complex networks of “pass-through” businesses and shell companies to avoid paying taxes, driving up economic inequalities. Jun 11, 2026 Democracy Journal Corey Husak
May’s Headline Jobs Numbers Mask Underlying Labor Market Slack ArticleJune 5, 2026 May’s Headline Jobs Numbers Mask Underlying Labor Market Slack The May 2026 jobs report shows continued job growth and a stable unemployment rate, but there are also signs that labor market weakness—including labor underutilization—is being felt by a growing number of Americans. Jun 5, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, Sara Estep
CAP Urges Stronger Accountability Metrics and Greater Transparency in Federally Funded Postsecondary Programs ArticleJune 3, 2026 CAP Urges Stronger Accountability Metrics and Greater Transparency in Federally Funded Postsecondary Programs The Center for American Progress recently urged the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider proposed changes that could weaken safeguards for higher education students. As written, the proposal risks allowing low-value postsecondary programs to continue receiving federal aid, potentially steering students, especially those with limited financial resources, into pathways that fail to deliver meaningful economic returns. Jun 3, 2026 Madison Weiss
Rideshare Win Could Bring Big Changes In the NewsMay 29, 2026 Rideshare Win Could Bring Big Changes In an op-ed for Progressive Magazine, David Madland argues that if a new union in Massachusetts representing app drivers is replicated nationwide, it could reverse decades of union decline. May 29, 2026 Progressive Magazine David Madland
Capping Rental Application Fees at $5 ReportMay 28, 2026 Capping Rental Application Fees at $5 With rents stuck high, a Center for American Progress proposal to cap application fees would provide renters with immediate relief. May 28, 2026 Chad Maisel
Unions Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMay 28, 2026 Unions Build Wealth for All Americans New CAP analysis of the Survey of Income and Program Participation highlights that households with a union member have roughly two times the wealth of households without a union member. May 28, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Fast Facts About Massachusetts Rideshare Sectoral Bargaining ArticleMay 26, 2026 Fast Facts About Massachusetts Rideshare Sectoral Bargaining A new state model leads to the biggest new private sector union bargaining unit in the past 85 years. May 26, 2026 David Madland
ExIm Reauthorization Is a Chance To Reimagine the Bank as a Potential Engine of Climate Action, Industrial Development, and Job Creation ArticleMay 21, 2026 ExIm Reauthorization Is a Chance To Reimagine the Bank as a Potential Engine of Climate Action, Industrial Development, and Job Creation As Congress considers reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the United States, this moment should be leveraged to improve and modernize the bank. May 21, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
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
Lowering the Cost of Living for American Families ArticleMay 19, 2026 Lowering the Cost of Living for American Families As families struggle to make ends meet amid rising costs, the Center for American Progress’ affordability agenda would save a typical family $4,133 per year across housing, health care, utility bills, and groceries. May 19, 2026 Emily Gee, Kennedy Andara
The Trump Administration’s Tariffs and Iran War Will Cause Americans To Face Higher Prices This Summer ArticleMay 18, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Tariffs and Iran War Will Cause Americans To Face Higher Prices This Summer From travel to cookouts, costs are rising due to the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariffs and its war of choice with Iran. May 18, 2026 Mimla Wardak, Amina Khalique
The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Raising Costs for Rural Communities, Farmers, and Food Production ArticleMay 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Raising Costs for Rural Communities, Farmers, and Food Production Rural households are paying, on average, at least $26 per week more at the pump, and an oil-dependent food supply chain means we should expect more expensive grocery prices for months to come. May 15, 2026 Anne Knapke, Mark Haggerty, Kyle Ross
The American workforce is a matriarchy In the NewsMay 10, 2026 The American workforce is a matriarchy In an op-ed for Salon, Sara Estep argues that insufficient access to high-quality, affordable child care is the real career killer for American mothers. May 10, 2026 Salon Sara Estep
Women Workers Are a Lifeline for the Economy ArticleMay 8, 2026 Women Workers Are a Lifeline for the Economy As Mother’s Day approaches, April jobs data highlight that women have been a bright spot in a volatile labor market, and underneath that trend are working mothers’ labor force participation rates. May 8, 2026 Sara Estep, Kennedy Andara
A multilateral green trade pact? In the NewsMay 5, 2026 A multilateral green trade pact? In a podcast from the Lowy Institute, Ryan Mulholland discusses how governments can go about designing green trade agreements. May 5, 2026 Lowy Institute Ryan Mulholland
How Market-Based Sectoral Pay Standards Raise Wages and Improve Affordability ReportMay 5, 2026 How Market-Based Sectoral Pay Standards Raise Wages and Improve Affordability Policymakers can boost wages, improve affordability, and address public challenges by extending prevailing wage and other pay standards to the private sector. May 5, 2026 Karla Walter
Unilateralism in trade calls for a new approach to build a green future In the NewsApril 29, 2026 Unilateralism in trade calls for a new approach to build a green future In an essay published by the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks, Ryan Mulholland argues that climate and trade policy should be treated as complementary disciplines. Apr 29, 2026 International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks Ryan Mulholland
The American Franchise Act Would Harm Workers and Small Businesses ArticleApril 29, 2026 The American Franchise Act Would Harm Workers and Small Businesses Federal lawmakers are debating a bill that would let corporate franchisors off the hook when they undermine workers’ rights and leave small franchisees solely liable for labor law violations. Apr 29, 2026 Karla Walter
6 Policies Proved To Increase Union Membership ReportApril 28, 2026 6 Policies Proved To Increase Union Membership Evidence shows that more workers join unions when policies support workplace organizing, access, sectoral bargaining, the Ghent system, and dues paying, and provide funding. Apr 28, 2026 David Madland
State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran ArticleApril 23, 2026 State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran Gasoline prices have risen sharply since before the war, costing drivers across the United States about $38 more per month. Apr 23, 2026 Emily Gee
Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis ArticleApril 22, 2026 Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis President Trump’s war of choice is generating a devastating food and health crisis, made far worse by his administration’s gutting of the global humanitarian system. Apr 22, 2026 Jessica Keller, Ryan Mulholland
Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Plan To Pump More Money Into ICE and Border Patrol Is a Missed Opportunity To Help Americans ArticleApril 21, 2026 Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Plan To Pump More Money Into ICE and Border Patrol Is a Missed Opportunity To Help Americans Rather than funneling more money into immigration enforcement and border protection, Congress should be ensuring Americans can afford basic necessities such as health care and groceries. Apr 21, 2026 Bobby Kogan