Structural Reform and Governance

Leaders on the Right Must Unequivocally Condemn Antisemitism

Tucker Carlson’s interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has divided the right, exposing a dangerous and complicated relationship with antisemitism.

Americans Continue To Build a Peaceful Mass Movement To Force Trump Administration Changes

The October “No Kings” protests show that sustained mass mobilization is a potent force, and as history reveals, peaceful protests by just 3.5 percent of a nation’s population at a peak moment can make it extremely difficult for the government to ignore peoples’ demands.

7 Policy Recommendations for Combating Antisemitism in the United States

The surge in antisemitism seen in America today threatens the Jewish community and the nation’s democracy as a whole, and it necessitates a nonpartisan, whole-of-society effort to eradicate hate.

Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs

Please join the Center for American Progress for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics, combining a revolutionary state strategy to make Citizens United irrelevant with a federal plan to rein in super PACs once and for all.

Louisiana v. Callais: The End of the Voting Rights Act?

Louisiana v. Callais puts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Supreme Court’s crosshairs and could result in the elimination of the last remaining bulwark against racial discrimination in voting.

Trump’s “Compact” With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy

The White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is unconstitutional, unlawful, and will put universities and their administrators at direct risk from a politicized Justice Department.

How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State

Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence.

Counterpoint: SCOTUS Isn’t Drifting Rightward — the Pedal Is to the Floor

In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Devon Ombres discusses the Supreme Court’s brazen rightward lean and what we can expect to see from this term.

20 Years of the Roberts Court: The Chief Justice’s Legacy and the Coming Term

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will dive into 20 years of the Roberts court and the upcoming Supreme Court term.

Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court

The Supreme Court is once again poised to transform American law by expanding presidential power and limiting constitutional rights.

Q&A on CAP’s Plan To Beat Citizens United

CAP Senior Fellow Tom Moore answers questions from TikTok users about how states can reclaim their authority to get corporations and dark money groups out of politics.

Introducing CAP’s Plan To Beat Citizens United

In this video, CAP Senior Fellow Tom Moore explains a bold new strategy for how states can use their longstanding authority over corporations to take corporate and dark money out of politics.

Securing American Democracy: A Conversation With Sen. Adam Schiff

Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.

Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity?

Federal courts should begin—and litigants should ask them—to take notice of rampant irregularity coming out of the Department of Justice.

Americans want dark money out of politics. We don’t have to wait for Supreme Court.

In an op-ed published by USA Today, Tom Moore lays out a legal strategy to undo Citizens United and clamp down on the flow of dark-money spending in U.S. politics.

The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant

By using their authority to define what corporations are—and what powers they hold—states can end the era of corporate and dark money in U.S. politics.

Undoing Citizens United and Reining In Super PACs

By resetting corporate powers and treating super PACs like every other PAC, Congress and the states can begin to undo the damage caused by Citizens United.

Trump Ordered Texas To Gerrymander 5 New Republican-Leaning Congressional Districts—This Is How Other States Can Fight Back

An agreement to set aside redistricting commissions is needed in order to level the playing field in this redistricting arms race.

The Trump Administration Is Using Americans’ Sensitive Data To Build a Digital Watchtower

The Trump administration’s abusive efforts to repurpose millions of federal records and funnel them into a centralized government database represent a systemic shift toward a consolidation of informational power while obscuring public accountability; Congress must address this with a modern legal framework including clear rights and binding duties.

President Trump’s Recent Actions in Washington, D.C., Are an Abuse of Power and Threaten Public Safety for All

Authorizing the deployment of National Guard troops and federalizing the local police force are dangerous political theatrics that threaten democracy nationwide.

The Truth About Disparate Impact and Equity

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed disparate impact liability numerous times, and President Trump’s April 23 executive order does not inhibit private plaintiffs’ ability to file civil claims.

The administration is attacking America’s opportunity engine

In an op-ed published by The Hill, Dr. Alondra Nelson explains how the Trump administration’s 2026 budget threatens American science and innovation.

There Is No Legal Basis for the FBI To Arrest Quorum-Breaking Texas Legislators

Breaking quorum in the Texas legislature is a tradition nearly as old as the state itself and, by law, should be handled by state officials, not the federal government.

State Voting Rights Acts: Capstone

This is the final video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

How Peaceful Protest by Just 3.5 Percent of Americans Could Force Major Policy Changes From the Trump Administration

History shows that when just 3.5 percent of a population—about 12 million Americans—engage in peaceful protest, their demands become nearly impossible to ignore. This is particularly relevant today, as Americans continue to defend due process and health care rights amid a rise in authoritarian policies.

Trump v. United States: Revisiting the Presidential Immunity Ruling 1 Year Later

The right-wing Supreme Court appears to have learned little from its decision to grant the president immunity for criminal acts—and the president is taking full advantage of the ruling.

Confronting Antisemitism in America

Join leaders from the Jewish community as we explore the rise of antisemitism in America.

Peaceful Protest by a Mere 3.5 Percent of Americans Can Force Positive Governmental Change

If just 3.5 percent of Americans—12 million people—mobilize to peacefully protest the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration, it would be virtually impossible for the government to ignore their demands.

State Voting Rights Acts: Voter Suppression

This is the sixth video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

Mapping Federal Funding Cuts to U.S. Colleges and Universities

American science and innovation should not be subject to the political winds of the day. Find out how the Trump administration’s grant terminations are affecting your school, your community, and your future.

An Urgent Warning from Texas: A Conversation on Defending Democracy and Fighting Authoritarianism in the States

Join former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX), Norm Eisen, and CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden for this crucial discussion.

Attacks on the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Are an Attack on a Wellspring of American Prosperity

The Trump administration’s cuts to federally funded R&D; its war on higher education; and its aggression toward immigrants are dismantling America’s science and technology advantage—putting the country’s future prosperity at risk.

Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025.

Media Companies Like Paramount Should Think Twice Before Settling With Trump

In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Michael Sozan argues that CBS/Paramount's decision to settle with Donald Trump will have devastating consequences for the company.

10 Egregious Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Congressional Republicans’ radical budget and tax bill includes several less-known provisions that will increase costs, fuel the Trump administration’s overreach, and waste taxpayer dollars.

The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration

The Trump administration is demanding unprecedented power and punishing those who refuse to comply, but civil society acting peacefully with collective courage can build a stronger democracy.

4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s AI pause would block states subject to it from enforcing laws that protect residents from AI-driven harms, including criminal offenses and health care decisions. Senators should vote to remove it from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during reconciliation.

The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposal to ban state and local regulation of AI could result in the loss of tens of billions of dollars in state broadband funds unless states comply with the AI pause.

Crushing the Commonwealth: Virginians Share How the Trump Administration’s Policies Are Hurting Them, Their Livelihoods, and the Virginia Economy

Please join the Center for American Progress for the next in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE's cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus on the Trump administration's impacts on Virginia.

State Voting Rights Acts: Language Access

This is the fifth video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

Democracy on the Line: Standing Up to the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Free Speech

Civil society is standing up to threats from the Trump administration.

The Senate’s AI Ban Applies to Every State, Not Just BEAD Recipients

Senate Republicans’ latest tax and budget bill draft includes a standalone 10-year federal ban on most state and local AI regulations, blocking states from addressing key harms such as algorithmic discrimination, regardless of whether they seek or have received broadband funding.

Listening To Lead: A Conversation With Gov. Tim Walz

Join us for a conversation with Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.

The Senate Republican Budget Bill Adds Broadband Funding That Favors Musk’s Starlink and Bans State AI Laws

An additional $500 million of broadband funding provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a national freeze on AI regulation by states, weaponizing public infrastructure against state action and potentially delivering a payday to Elon Musk’s satellite internet company.

Democracy on the Line: How We Got Here and How To Stop an Authoritarian Takeover

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on the significance of what is happening to American democracy and how we can prevent authoritarianism from taking root.

Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions

The deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles is dangerous, unnecessary, and an abuse of power that puts communities and servicemembers at risk.

Trump’s Unconstitutional Actions Threaten Democracy

In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Michael Sozan argues that it’s up to the courts, Congress, and Americans to exercise their collective responsibility and ensure the president answers to the people.

Previewing the End of the 2024–25 Supreme Court Term: Major Cases and the Shadow Docket

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will preview the end of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term.

The President and Constitutional Violations: Will the Federal Courts Contain the President’s Power Grabs?

It is up to the U.S. Supreme Court to do its duty to uphold constitutional checks and balances on President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand his powers beyond what the U.S. Constitution allows.

The House Is Close To Passing a Moratorium on State Efforts To Regulate AI

A House committee reconciliation proposal includes a federal moratorium that would nullify or prevent, for a decade, existing or future state laws that address any aspect of AI law or regulation.

Reconciliation Provision Would Let Executive Branch Dismantle Nonprofits Under Pretext of Fighting Terrorism

The House’s tax portion of the reconciliation bill would give unprecedented power to the executive branch and allow it to unilaterally designate nonprofits as “terrorist supporting organizations,” possibly silencing them overnight.

What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions

On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case challenging the nationwide injunctions that stopped President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from going into effect.

A 21st Century Privacy Act: Ending the Exploitation of Unlawfully Obtained Government Data

Legally mandated data deletion and algorithmic disgorgement of systems built using unlawfully obtained personal data would prevent federal agencies and private actors from continuing to benefit from their use.

Point: Deception and Destruction — Musk and DOGE’s Real Goal

In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Ben Olinsky argues that DOGE’s sweeping cuts are deliberately destroying the parts of government Americans rely on for basic services and protections.

The Trump Administration and the FCC Are Weakening Freedom of the Press and Hurting Americans

President Donald Trump and the Federal Communications Commission are taking unprecedented steps that weaken the media’s First Amendment rights and misuse the regulatory process, as seen in ongoing proceedings involving CBS.

State Voting Rights Acts: Preclearance

This is the fourth video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

Public Companies Should Be Transparent About Not Complying With TikTok Ban

Public companies’ reliance on Trump’s questionable executive orders allowing them to not comply with the TikTok ban raises questions about their potential liability and whether they should disclose their noncompliance to investors.

A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students

A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could make it much harder for students with disabilities to sue their schools for discrimination, potentially limiting access to schooling for millions of Americans.

Trump’s First 100 Days: Creating an Imperial Presidency That Harms Americans

President Donald Trump is smashing constitutional and legal guardrails to build an authoritarian presidency that cements his political power and ultimately harms Americans.

Trump’s Unlawful Removal of Independent Agency Leaders Threatens Hard-Won Protections

Join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion about the vital role that independent agencies play in protecting Americans.

CAP’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Privacy Working Group’s RFI

The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee privacy working group’s request for information (RFI) on a data privacy and security framework.

4 Protections Congress Must Include in Federal Privacy Law

In a submission to the House Energy and Commerce Committee privacy working group’s request for information (RFI), the Center for American Progress urges lawmakers to reject industry-backed efforts to weaken privacy rights and instead advance meaningful protections Americans have demanded for decades.

How Congress Can End Trump’s Trade War

Congress should focus on actions that immediately end the harm the Trump administration is imposing on American workers, businesses, and consumers.

Rule Of Law Or Rule By Law? SCOTUS Gets Its Chance To Halt Trump’s Rampage—Or Greenlight It

In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Devon Ombres discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s role in four key Trump administration-centered cases that touch on everything from deportations and birthright citizenship to funding cuts and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

How Independent Federal Agencies Help Americans

Independent agencies protect Americans and their communities from bank failures, dangerous products, scams, transportation disasters, and everything in between.

The Positive Power of Three at the FEC: Project Ripcord

Tom Moore writes in Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law about the role of a plan at the U.S. Federal Election Commission known as "Project Ripcord" in enforcement of federal campaign-finance law.

State Voting Rights Acts: Voter Intimidation

This is the third video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

Trump’s Executive Order on Elections Aims to Dictate How States Run Elections and Handpicks Which Citizens Can Vote

If enforced, the executive order would block tens of millions of eligible Americans from the ballot box and empower DOGE to review Americans’ voter registration status.

The SAVE Act: The Bill That Could Block Millions of Americans From Voting

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event to hear from, and ask questions of, CAP experts about their work on the SAVE Act, how the legislation would affect tens of millions of Americans, and what you can do to help prevent its passage.

How Is DOGE Abusing Its Power?

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency operates with alarming secrecy; Americans deserve to know how it is using their tax dollars and personal data and whether it is violating the law.

Trial Court Appears Skeptical of Trump Interpretation of Humphrey’s Executor

The judge in Wilcox v. Trump seems sympathetic toward the NLRB board member in a case that could reshape independent agencies’ ability to protect Americans.

State Voting Rights Acts: Racial Vote Dilution

This is the second video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

The SAVE Act Could Keep Millions of Transgender Americans From Voting

Should this legislation pass, it would further discrimination against transgender people and could keep millions of voters out of the voting booth.

The SAVE Act Would Force Many Rural Americans To Drive Hours To Register To Vote

Under the SAVE Act, many rural Americans would be forced to drive hours and cross hundreds of miles to show documentation of citizenship, in person, in order to register to vote. Some would be forced to drive as many as eight hours and make interstate journeys.

Counterpoint: The Carnage Has Begun

In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Ben Olinsky looks ahead to Trump's upcoming congressional address and argues that the change Trump promised is not the sort he’s delivering.

Trump’s War on America Risks a Wave of Catastrophes

President Trump’s reckless dismantling of government agencies and safeguards exposes America to a wave of preventable disasters.

What Is Humphrey’s Executor and Why Should You Care About It?

The Supreme Court case Humphrey’s Executor v. United States properly insulates independent agencies from undue presidential influence as they help protect Americans’ health, safety, and prosperity.

The Privacy Act of 1974 Was Designed To Protect Us From Elon Musk and DOGE

DOGE’s sweeping access to federal databases raises alarming questions about privacy violations and this administration’s troubling disregard for laws and accountability.

The right of Coloradans to vote should be protected

In an op-ed published by Colorado Newsline, Rebecca Mears urges Colorado legislators to pass the pending state voting rights act in order to protect equitable voting access for all Coloradans and safeguard them from voting practices that lead to deeper racial disparities.

The Supreme Court’s Final Test Approaches

In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Devon Ombres unpacks President Donald Trump’s thirst for unchecked power and how the U.S. Supreme Court may be gearing up to green-light it.

Highlights From ‘Winning the Fight for Voting Rights: State Voting Rights Acts’

The freedom to vote is under attack across the country, especially for Black voters and other voters of color. States can join the growing movement to protect the freedom to vote and remove barriers to the ballot box by enacting their own voting rights acts.

Domestic Deployment of the Military: The Past, Present, and Potential Future

Since the founding of the United States, domestic deployment of the military has been a move of last resort; that may be about to change.

The SAVE Act: Overview and Facts

The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.

The SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizens

The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.

La Ley SAVE: Resumen y Hechos

La Ley SAVE requeriría que todos los estadounidenses demuestren su ciudadanía con documentación que no está disponible para millones de ciudadanos y cambiaría la forma en que cada ciudadano estadounidense se registra para votar.

Introduction to State Voting Rights Acts

This is the first video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund.

Winning the Fight for Voting Rights: State Voting Rights Acts

Please join the Legal Defense Fund and the Center for American Progress for this special virtual event to watch the first video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained" video series and a discussion about state voting rights acts.

The U.S. Judiciary and Democratic Backsliding: Perspectives on the Role of Courts in Autocratic Governments

Please join the Center for American Progress and Court Accountability for a discussion on the connection between courts and authoritarian movements at home and around the world.

Point: President Biden Must Take Urgent Action to Maintain Our Democracy

Ben Olinsky writes in "DC Journal" about how President Biden can maximize his final days in office to protect democracy.

Trump and China: An Unprincipled, Impractical, Reactionary Approach to China Policy

Trump and his China hawk team, through current words and past deeds, risk making America poorer, weaker, and less secure.

Mears: Michigan must pass its voting rights act

In an op-ed published by The Detroit News, Rebecca Mears urges Michigan lawmakers to pass their State Voting Rights Act before their congressional session ends on Thursday.

‘IMPOSED’

A live, semi-staged reading of a topical new play.

The Freedom To Vote: The Power of Casting a Ballot

Stephanie Hicks’ story of re-enfranchisement in Alabama speaks to how the lives of more than 3 million disenfranchised Americans could be transformed.

Election Certification: What You Need To Know

It is unlawful for election officials to act outside the law to refuse to certify election results.

The Freedom To Vote: The Pride and Empowerment That Come With the Right To Vote

Ronald McKeithen’s story of re-enfranchisement in Alabama speaks to how the lives of more than 3 million disenfranchised Americans could be transformed.

How Alabama Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Alabamians for the 2024 election.

The Freedom to Vote: How Re-enfranchisement Would Strengthen Democracy

Timothy Lanier’s story of disenfranchisement in Alabama speaks to the reality of the more than 3 million Americans who are denied their right to vote.

How the Freedom to Vote Act Could Have Changed the 2024 Election

In an op-ed published by Democracy Docket, Greta Bedekovics illustrates how significantly the Freedom to Vote Act could have changed this year’s elections for the better if it had not been blocked by the filibuster in 2022.

How West Virginia Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for thousands of West Virginians for the 2024 election.

How North Carolina Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of North Carolinians for the 2024 election.

How Delaware Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Delawareans for the 2024 election.

How Kentucky Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Kentuckians for the 2024 election.

How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Ensuring Voting Accessibility

Disabled voters face significant barriers to voting, which the Biden-Harris administration has taken significant action to address.

How Wisconsin Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Wisconsinites for the 2024 election.

How Florida Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Floridians for the 2024 election.

Counterpoint: Supreme Court Is Headed Further Right Next Term

Devon Ombres writes in "DC Journal" about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court.

How Ohio Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Ohioans for the 2024 election.

How Texas Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted

Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for millions of Texans for the 2024 election.

Project 2025 Would Destroy the U.S. System of Checks and Balances and Create an Imperial Presidency

Far-right extremists have a plan to shatter democracy’s guardrails, giving presidents almost unlimited power to implement policies that will hurt everyday Americans and strip them of fundamental rights.

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act: How Elections Would Look Different This Year and in the Future

Key voting rights legislation that Congress has been working to pass for years would have transformed election administration and security across the country ahead of the 2024 election cycle and guaranteed all Americans easy access to the ballot box.

The Future of American Rule of Law: The 2024 SCOTUS Term and the Need for Reforms

Join the Center for American Progress for an event discussing the rights at risk in the 2024 SCOTUS term and the need for reform of the high court.

A Roadmap To Ensure All Americans Are Effectively Represented by Their Government

A commonsense and bold set of reforms can build a strong democracy for the 21st century and a government that is responsive to everyday people.

Democracies Deliver Better Economic Opportunities, Rights, and Health for Their People

7 Reasons Americans Should Care About Their Democracy

Core shared values are foundational to a strong American democracy that reflects the will of the people.

Government Is Failing Many Americans, But Rejecting Democracy Is Not the Answer

The solution to an unresponsive democracy is not replacing it with autocracy, but instead building a stronger system answerable to the people.

An American Democracy Built for the People: Why Democracy Matters and How To Make It Work for the 21st Century

Although democracy is failing to meet the needs of many Americans, it is far preferable to an autocratic system, and it can be modernized with a compelling set of reforms.

Reforming Elections for a Better Democracy: Alaska as a Case Study

This video about Alaska’s “Final Four” election system brings together Alaskan legislative leaders from across the aisle to discuss how this system works and early results indicating this reform can create a more representative democracy, decrease polarization, and help incentivize consensus building and more bipartisan governing.

Previewing the 2024 Supreme Court Term: The Continuing Attack on American Rule of Law

The Supreme Court will continue to hear cases this term that could roll back Americans’ rights and undermine protections for workers, public health, and the environment.

To Implement AI Responsibly, Third-Party Deployments Must Require Safeguards

In the six months since the Center for American Progress released recommendations on responsible generative AI deployment, developers and deployers have done little to shore up third-party safeguards.

Gen Z Voters Could Determine the Outcome of the 2024 Elections If They Turn Out

In an op-ed published in Teen Vogue, Rebecca Mears describes how young voters ages 18 to 24 have the power to shape the course of the 2024 presidential election.

Fact Sheet: Local School Board Elections Matter

Local school boards help shape their communities, yet few people show up to their elections.

5 Reasons To Pay Attention to Local School Board Elections

As voters prepare for election season, they should not discount the importance of their local school boards.

CAP Comment to NIST Advocates for Artificial Intelligence Mitigation To Include Third-Party Deployment

The Center for American Progress submitted a response to the National Institute for Science and Technology’s plan for mitigating the misuse of artificial intelligence.

CAP Changemakers: Reforming the Courts

This conversation with Devon Ombres and Jake Faleschini highlights CAP’s role in the current movement to reform the courts in an effort to make justice more fair and transparent.

The Power of One Vote

Elections help determine the quality of the air Americans breathe, the water they drink, and everything else in between; and more often than people realize, these elections come down to just a handful of votes.

CAP and GFI Comment Recommends Federal Agencies Use Existing Authority To Address AI in Financial Services Sector

The Center for American Progress and Governing for Impact urge federal financial regulatory agencies to use powers already under their authority to regulate AI.

CAP Comment on the FCC’s Proposed Rule for the Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Political and Issue Ads

The Center for American Progress submitted a comment to the Federal Communications Commission explaining that the FCC’s proposed rule aligns with existing policies and practices.

Opinion: Big Tech is shutting out our access to crucial data. Why does Congress allow it?

Megan Shahi, Ellen Jacobs, and Jamie Neikrie write in MarketWatch breaking down the repercussions of tech giant Meta’s controversial decision to shut down CrowdTangle.

Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms Veterans

The new authoritarian playbook would devastate veterans in many ways.

Practical Steps To Build Strong Political Norms and Stop Political Violence

As American democracy faces significant challenges, people must work together to help set healthy political norms and reject a culture that allows political violence to flourish.

We can mend our national division

In an op-ed published by The Baltimore Sun, Michael Sozan, Cissy Jackson, and the Cato Institute’s Walter Olson offer guidance on how to turn down the temperature in this fraught political moment.

From Open to Opaque

Shedding Light on the Impact of Meta’s Imminent CrowdTangle Shutdown

Trump v. United States: A Foundation for Authoritarian Actions an American President Can Now Commit with Impunity

The majority of the Supreme Court granted presidents an unprecedented amount of power, with far-reaching consequences for the American system of government and democracy itself.

The Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Case, the Threat to Democracy, and the Path Forward

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will address the threats the current U.S. Supreme Court and a future president could pose to the foundation of American democracy.

Combining Ethics and Term Limits Strengthens Efforts To Rein in a Supreme Court Run Amok

Supreme Court decisions undermining the rule of law and weakening constitutional checks and balances exemplify the need for term limits for justices, a binding code of ethics, and additional reforms to rein in an out-of-control judiciary.

Project 2025 Would End DHS Law Enforcement Training

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers would be collateral damage in Project 2025’s proposed dismantling of the Department of Homeland Security.

The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda

The Supreme Court has taken off its mask this term by creating unconstitutional de facto immunity for future presidents who act illegally and by gutting the ability of public agencies and Congress to protect Americans from abuse by right-wing special interests.

Lowering Costs for American Families

Join CAP for a conversation with Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor to President Joe Biden.

Taking Action on AI Today and in the Future

Please join Governing for Impact and the Center for American Progress in an event discussing how agencies can deploy existing statutory authorities to take further action on AI.

The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term

The Supreme Court’s decisions in the coming days are likely to wrest away basic personal freedoms and stop public agencies from keeping Americans safe at the behest of billionaires and corporations.

Democracy at a Crossroads: A Q&A About Free and Fair Elections With EAC Chairman Benjamin Hovland

As America’s election system continues to face formidable challenges, Chairman Benjamin Hovland of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission again shares his views with CAP about ways to respond.

Fact Sheet: Recommendations for Financial Regulatory Agencies To Take Further Action on AI

This fact sheet offers recommendations for how U.S. financial regulatory agencies can draw upon numerous existing statutory authorities to address the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) to the financial services sector.

Fact Sheet: Recommendations for Housing Regulators To Take Further Action on AI

This fact sheet offers recommendations for how housing regulators can mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence (AI).

Fact Sheet: Recommendations for the Department of Education To Take Further Action on AI

This fact sheet offers recommendations for how the U.S. Department of Education can deploy its existing authorities to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools.