The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color ReportSep 19, 2023 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color Sep 19, 2023 Ashleigh Maciolek, Justine Gluck, Sara Partridge, 1 More Sydney Bryant
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSep 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy ArticleAug 16, 2023 9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy Aug 16, 2023 Michael Sozan, Greta Bedekovics
Priorities for a National AI Strategy ArticleAug 10, 2023 Priorities for a National AI Strategy Aug 10, 2023 Megan Shahi, Adam Conner
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color ReportSep 19, 2023 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color The Tech Hubs program within the CHIPS and Science Act is a major opportunity to provide equitable access to industry for underserved communities and economic growth for the country at large. Sep 19, 2023 Ashleigh Maciolek, Justine Gluck, Sara Partridge, 1 More Sydney Bryant
The Time Tax: Better Access to Benefits by Reducing Administrative Burden Past EventSep 14, 2023 The Time Tax: Better Access to Benefits by Reducing Administrative Burden Please join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion with experts on best practices for reducing administrative burden and increasing access to the services and programs individuals and their families need. Sep 14, 2023 Sam Berger, Carolyn Barnes, Michelle Evermore, 2 More Cindy Long, Lily Roberts
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSep 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond A series of high-profile global elections in 2024 will require social media platforms and generative AI developers to meet the moment amid an evolving and uncertain technology landscape. Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy ArticleAug 16, 2023 9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy This transformative federal legislation would bolster democracy by expanding the right to vote, combating corruption, and reducing dangerous political extremism. Aug 16, 2023 Michael Sozan, Greta Bedekovics
Priorities for a National AI Strategy ArticleAug 10, 2023 Priorities for a National AI Strategy The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy emphasizing that the U.S. government must strike a balance between the innumerable opportunities of artificial intelligence to enhance the lives of the American people and the significant risks it poses to their livelihoods. Aug 10, 2023 Megan Shahi, Adam Conner
CAP Comment Urges CFTC To Reject Proposal To Allow Betting on Elections ArticleJul 24, 2023 CAP Comment Urges CFTC To Reject Proposal To Allow Betting on Elections The Center for American Progress submitted a comment to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission opposing KalshiEX LLC's proposed congressional control event contracts, arguing that Kalshi's proposal amounts to allowing gambling on U.S. elections and is squarely against the public interest. Jul 24, 2023 Sydney Bryant
Supreme Court’s Decision in Moore v. Harper Is a Win for Democracy, But Some Questions Remain Unanswered ArticleJul 24, 2023 Supreme Court’s Decision in Moore v. Harper Is a Win for Democracy, But Some Questions Remain Unanswered The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a maximalist interpretation of the independent state legislature theory while leaving the door open for future litigation. Jul 24, 2023 Michael Sozan
Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs In the NewsJul 5, 2023 Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs Gordon Laxer and Michael Sozan write about how discussion on foreign-influenced corporations' political spending in the United States can inform Canada's policies on the matter. Jul 5, 2023 the Toronto Star Gordon Laxer, Michael Sozan
A blueprint for democracy: What America can learn from Michigan’s reforms In the NewsJun 27, 2023 A blueprint for democracy: What America can learn from Michigan’s reforms Greta Bedekovics and Ashleigh Maciolek argue that Michigan has become a national model for strengthening democracy. Jun 27, 2023 The Hill Greta Bedekovics, Ashleigh Maciolek
Cloud Computing Providers Play a Critical Role in the Development and Deployment of AI ArticleJun 27, 2023 Cloud Computing Providers Play a Critical Role in the Development and Deployment of AI CAP submitted comments on three areas the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should focus on as it examines the business practices of cloud computing providers and their work involving artificial intelligence. Jun 27, 2023 Adam Conner
Nationwide Momentum Grows To Stop Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations ArticleJun 27, 2023 Nationwide Momentum Grows To Stop Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations This people-powered policy helps protect U.S. democracy and rests on strong legal foundation. Jun 27, 2023 Michael Sozan
People Determine the Reach of the Supreme Court In the NewsJun 22, 2023 People Determine the Reach of the Supreme Court Maggie Jo Buchanan argues that a year after the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the American people have stepped up to protect abortion rights. Jun 22, 2023 DC Journal Maggie Jo Buchanan
Developing Accountability Mechanisms for AI Systems Is Critical to the Development of Trustworthy AI ArticleJun 21, 2023 Developing Accountability Mechanisms for AI Systems Is Critical to the Development of Trustworthy AI CAP submitted comments on how the National Telecommunications and Information Administration should develop a national framework for AI accountability to address the unmitigated risks of artificial intelligence and ensure that all AI technology is developed and deployed in safe and trustworthy ways. Jun 21, 2023 Adam Conner, Megan Shahi, Ashleigh Maciolek, 1 More Ben Olinsky
How Michigan Became a Blueprint for Strengthening Democracy ReportJun 15, 2023 How Michigan Became a Blueprint for Strengthening Democracy Despite an increasingly partisan national landscape, Michigan has implemented key voting and representation reforms and set a trailblazing example for transformative change, largely due to citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. Jun 15, 2023 Greta Bedekovics, Ashleigh Maciolek
Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court ArticleJun 14, 2023 Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court Recent ethics scandals demonstrate how urgently action is needed to ensure the Supreme Court acts as, and is seen as, a coequal branch of government. Jun 14, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term. May 31, 2023 Sam Hananel
White House Must Take More Action To Address AI Concerns ArticleMay 4, 2023 White House Must Take More Action To Address AI Concerns As the White House convenes American artificial intelligence (AI) companies, the AI industry and the president must act now to address the challenges and opportunities of AI. May 4, 2023 Adam Conner
The Needed Executive Actions to Address the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence ReportApr 25, 2023 The Needed Executive Actions to Address the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence To meet this AI moment, the president must act swiftly with executive action. Apr 25, 2023 Adam Conner
Revelations About Justice Clarence Thomas Reinforce the Need for Justices to Be Bound by an Ethics Code ArticleApr 21, 2023 Revelations About Justice Clarence Thomas Reinforce the Need for Justices to Be Bound by an Ethics Code Media reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish yacht trips and private jet rides without publicly disclosing them underscore the urgent need for Supreme Court justices to be bound by a binding code of ethics just like other federal judges and members of Congress. Apr 21, 2023 Ben Olinsky, Maggie Jo Buchanan, William Roberts
Trump and His Allies Must Be Held Accountable for the January 6 Insurrection ReportApr 20, 2023 Trump and His Allies Must Be Held Accountable for the January 6 Insurrection Without full accountability for the events surrounding the unconstitutional plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election, U.S. democracy remains under substantial threat. Apr 20, 2023 Michael Sozan, William Roberts
AI is Having a Moment—and Policymakers Cannot Squander the Opportunity to Act ArticleApr 11, 2023 AI is Having a Moment—and Policymakers Cannot Squander the Opportunity to Act In this moment of intrigue, anxiety, and scrutiny over generative AI, there is an unprecedented opportunity for political engagement from policymakers and the public at large. Apr 11, 2023 Dr. Alondra Nelson
The Summit for Democracy Highlights Need for Global Leaders to Address Tech Harms ArticleMar 29, 2023 The Summit for Democracy Highlights Need for Global Leaders to Address Tech Harms We cannot expect technology companies to protect democracies if they do not integrate democratic values such as transparency, pluralism, protections against harm, and accountability into the fabric of their operations and governance. Mar 29, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Laetitia Avia
Prominent Conservatives Warn About Dangerous Potential Repercussions of Moore v. Harper ArticleMar 15, 2023 Prominent Conservatives Warn About Dangerous Potential Repercussions of Moore v. Harper Conservative experts are sending sharp warnings that the meritless independent state legislature theory could undermine democracy and should be rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts. Mar 15, 2023 Michael Sozan
Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyMar 14, 2023 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Washington State House in support of S.B. 5284, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Mar 14, 2023 Michael Sozan
Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 22, 2023 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Hawaii Senate in support of S.B. 1179, a bill that would limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 22, 2023 Michael Sozan
California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 10, 2023 California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the California State Assembly in support of A.B. 83, a bill that would limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 10, 2023 Michael Sozan
‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap VideoFeb 7, 2023 ‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap Join leading experts for a thought-provoking discussion on how to navigate the digital world on this year's Safer Internet Day. Feb 7, 2023 Laetitia Avia, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
Safer Internet Day Past EventFeb 6, 2023 Safer Internet Day Join CAP for a conversation about raising awareness of emerging online issues and how we can work together to reduce online harm. Feb 6, 2023
What To Read Before the State of the Union ArticleFeb 3, 2023 What To Read Before the State of the Union The economy; democracy and the courts; and community safety and gun violence are expected to be at center stage as President Biden prepares to address the nation during his second State of the Union address. Feb 3, 2023 Kiera Manser, Rose Khattar, Ben Olinsky, 1 More Rachael Eisenberg
It’s Time To Talk About Electoral Reform ReportJan 31, 2023 It’s Time To Talk About Electoral Reform To fix the dysfunction in American politics, reformers should consider fundamental changes to the electoral rules. Jan 31, 2023 Alex Tausanovitch
Minnesota Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyJan 30, 2023 Minnesota Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Minnesota House of Representatives’ Committee on Elections Finance and Policy in support of H.F. 117, a bill to stop political spending by foreign-influenced U.S. corporations. Jan 30, 2023 Michael Sozan
The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition ArticleJan 25, 2023 The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is financially precarious, and his need for cash could result in bankruptcy—a sale that could reinforce existing Big Tech companies or open up access to sensitive data. Jan 25, 2023 Adam Conner
Key Takeaways From the January 6 Report VideoJan 6, 2023 Key Takeaways From the January 6 Report After an attempt to overturn the 2020 election, democracy demands that Trump and his MAGA allies be held accountable. Jan 6, 2023 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Andrew Sonntag, Toni Pandolfo
2022 Progressive Wins Countdown VideoDec 31, 2022 2022 Progressive Wins Countdown The Center for American Progress presents a compilation of short videos counting down to the new year with recent progressive wins. Dec 31, 2022 Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
January 6 Final Hearing: 4 Criminal Referrals VideoDec 20, 2022 January 6 Final Hearing: 4 Criminal Referrals The January 6 committee identified four criminal referrals against Donald Trump and his MAGA allies. Dec 20, 2022 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Meghan Miller
Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Moore v. Harper Discredit Election Theory That Could Undermine Democracy ArticleDec 7, 2022 Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Moore v. Harper Discredit Election Theory That Could Undermine Democracy Litigants’ oral arguments, along with questions from Supreme Court justices, revealed that the independent state legislature theory is meritless and should be rejected. Dec 7, 2022 Michael Sozan