Head Start funding freeze: The panic was the point Head Start funding freeze: The panic was the point Feb 7, 2025 the Wisconsin Examiner Casey Peeks
The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States ArticleFebruary 6, 2025 The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States Feb 6, 2025 Kennedy Andara, Mimla Wardak
What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans Feb 5, 2025 Governing Karla Walter, David Madland
Proposed Legislation Threatens To Raise Costs for Student Borrowers and Dismantle Consumer Protections ReportFebruary 4, 2025 Proposed Legislation Threatens To Raise Costs for Student Borrowers and Dismantle Consumer Protections Feb 4, 2025 Madison Weiss, Sara Partridge
Head Start funding freeze: The panic was the point In the NewsFebruary 7, 2025 Head Start funding freeze: The panic was the point In an op-ed published by the Wisconsin Examiner, Casey Peeks discusses Trump’s funding freeze and how it continues to affect Head Start programs across the country. Feb 7, 2025 the Wisconsin Examiner Casey Peeks
The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States ArticleFebruary 6, 2025 The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States The Trump administration’s proposed spending pause stirred confusion and uncertainty around government-funded services. Feb 6, 2025 Kennedy Andara, Mimla Wardak
What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans In the NewsFebruary 5, 2025 What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans In an op-ed published by Governing, Karla Walter and David Madland describe tangible, proven strategies state policymakers can use to strengthen the power of the working class in their communities this year. Feb 5, 2025 Governing Karla Walter, David Madland
Proposed Legislation Threatens To Raise Costs for Student Borrowers and Dismantle Consumer Protections ReportFebruary 4, 2025 Proposed Legislation Threatens To Raise Costs for Student Borrowers and Dismantle Consumer Protections As the 119th Congress takes shape, several proposed higher education policies would roll back key consumer protection regulations and make damaging changes to the financial aid system, hurting students, taxpayers, and colleges. Feb 4, 2025 Madison Weiss, Sara Partridge
How the Trump Administration Could Leave Families Hungry: Potential Cuts to SNAP in 2025 and Beyond ArticleFebruary 3, 2025 How the Trump Administration Could Leave Families Hungry: Potential Cuts to SNAP in 2025 and Beyond Previous attempts to cut food assistance provide important clues for how Trump and the new Congress may attack families relying on SNAP. Feb 3, 2025 Kyle Ross
4 Ways House Republicans’ Emerging Tax Package Would Put Billionaires Over Families ArticleJanuary 31, 2025 4 Ways House Republicans’ Emerging Tax Package Would Put Billionaires Over Families The emerging House Republican tax package would raise working- and middle-class families’ costs to shower enormous tax giveaways on the wealthiest Americans. Jan 31, 2025 Chad Bolt, Brendan Duke
A 2024 Review of Child Care and Early Learning in the United States ReportJanuary 30, 2025 A 2024 Review of Child Care and Early Learning in the United States Updated data on child care and early learning in the United States illustrate the urgent need for holistic public policymaking and robust investments that support young children, families, and early educators. Jan 30, 2025 Allie Schneider
Trump’s Proposed Sweeping Spending Pause Would Harm Americans Trump’s Proposed Sweeping Spending Pause Would Harm Americans The administration’s proposed action appears to be illegal and could halt funding for programs for child care, school lunches, and rental assistance. Jan 28, 2025 Bobby Kogan
The Biden Administration Handed Over a Strong Economy ArticleJanuary 23, 2025 The Biden Administration Handed Over a Strong Economy Here are five reasons why the U.S. economy was at its best in decades, right before President Trump took office for his second term. Jan 23, 2025 Christian E. Weller, Natalie Baker
Counterpoint: Trump’s Empty Words Ignore the Heavy Price Americans Could Pay for His Presidency In the NewsJanuary 21, 2025 Counterpoint: Trump’s Empty Words Ignore the Heavy Price Americans Could Pay for His Presidency Laura Rodriguez writes in InsideSources about Trump’s first presidential address and how his words on Inauguration Day betray the real impact his presidency could have on everyday Americans. Jan 21, 2025 InsideSources Laura Rodriguez
Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In the NewsJanuary 17, 2025 Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Mia Ives-Rublee explains why an archaic U.S. Department of Labor program involving 14(c) certificates is dangerous and should be phased out. Jan 17, 2025 DC Journal Mia Ives-Rublee
The ERA Solidifies Women’s Rights in the Constitution as the 28th Amendment ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 The ERA Solidifies Women’s Rights in the Constitution as the 28th Amendment The federal government has finally recognized the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ushering in a whole new era for gender parity in this country. Jan 17, 2025 Kate Kelly
How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? President-elect Donald Trump won among working-class voters in 2024, but he must deliver on his promises to American workers. Jan 17, 2025 David Madland, Aurelia Glass
Scott Bessent’s 3 Percent Deficit Target Would Require Massive Cuts to Anti-Poverty Programs and Middle-Class Tax Increases ArticleJanuary 15, 2025 Scott Bessent’s 3 Percent Deficit Target Would Require Massive Cuts to Anti-Poverty Programs and Middle-Class Tax Increases Basic arithmetic suggests that the fiscal goals of President-elect Donald Trump’s treasury pick would slash health care and food security for working- and middle-class families while renewing tax cuts tilted to the wealthy. Jan 15, 2025 Brendan Duke, Bobby Kogan
CAP Comment on Student Debt Relief for Borrowers Experiencing Hardship ArticleJanuary 15, 2025 CAP Comment on Student Debt Relief for Borrowers Experiencing Hardship A comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education argues that proposed regulations to deliver relief to student loan borrowers experiencing hardship are urgent and necessary. Jan 15, 2025 Sara Partridge
8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power ReportJanuary 15, 2025 8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power State lawmakers should act to strengthen workers’ power in the economy. Jan 15, 2025 Sachin Shiva, Karla Walter, David Madland
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of general-use paid time off laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power ReportJanuary 14, 2025 7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power State lawmakers can adopt new policies to empower workers across the public sector to come together in strong unions, negotiate for fair pay and working conditions, and train the next generation for public service. Jan 14, 2025 Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits ArticleJanuary 13, 2025 Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits New CAP analysis shows many essential airport service workers earn less than $15 per hour. Here’s how policymakers can fix that. Jan 13, 2025 Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
States Seek To Improve Early Childhood Outcomes Through Consolidated Governance Structures ReportJanuary 6, 2025 States Seek To Improve Early Childhood Outcomes Through Consolidated Governance Structures In recent years, a number of states have moved to consolidate disparately administered early childhood programs into a single agency to improve coordination of services and reduce administrative burdens. Jan 6, 2025 Anna Lovejoy, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
Women demand “deeds not words”: Joe Biden must enshrine the ERA in the Constitution In the NewsJanuary 2, 2025 Women demand “deeds not words”: Joe Biden must enshrine the ERA in the Constitution In an op-ed published by Salon, Kate Kelly and celebrity co-author Alyssa Milano urge President Biden to finalize the Equal Rights Amendment during his last days in office. Jan 2, 2025 Salon Kate Kelly, Alyssa Milano
States Prepare for Threats to Abortion Access by Stockpiling Mifepristone and Misoprostol ArticleDecember 19, 2024 States Prepare for Threats to Abortion Access by Stockpiling Mifepristone and Misoprostol While states attempt to prevent future shortages of medication abortion drugs, stockpiling efforts are only a stopgap solution to abortion bans. Dec 19, 2024 Kate Kelly
Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise Prices, Harm U.S. Workers, and Make It Harder To Solve Global Problems Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise Prices, Harm U.S. Workers, and Make It Harder To Solve Global Problems Smart tariffs are an important part of industrial policy, but Trump’s tariff agenda is ill-conceived, self-defeating, and harmful to workers. Dec 18, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Mike Williams
Republican Tax Legislators’ Potential Framework for Extending Trump’s Tax Cuts Is a Gimmick That Would Cost More Than Advertised ReportDecember 17, 2024 Republican Tax Legislators’ Potential Framework for Extending Trump’s Tax Cuts Is a Gimmick That Would Cost More Than Advertised Using a current policy baseline to mask the cost of extending Trump’s tax cuts is a gimmick that cannot change the fact that doing so would increase the deficit. Dec 17, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Brendan Duke, Sophie Cohen
Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most ReportDecember 16, 2024 Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most Through dedicated protections and continuation of income, workplace leave laws can allow workers to keep their health insurance coverage at crucial moments. Dec 16, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Progressive Principles for the 2025 Tax Debate: Having No Deal Is Better Than Having a Bad Deal ReportDecember 9, 2024 Progressive Principles for the 2025 Tax Debate: Having No Deal Is Better Than Having a Bad Deal Facing the $4 trillion expiration of the Trump tax cuts next year, Congress must not greenlight a tax deal that will worsen income inequality and lose revenue. Dec 9, 2024 Brendan Duke, Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleDecember 6, 2024 Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People This column provides background on Section 14(c) and guidance on how to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled people. Dec 6, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
The Childcare Crisis Hampers Opportunity for America’s Families In the NewsNovember 26, 2024 The Childcare Crisis Hampers Opportunity for America’s Families In an op-ed published by Ms., Hailey Gibbs write about how a second Trump presidency could affect America’s child care crisis. Nov 26, 2024 Ms. Hailey Gibbs
Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities ReportNovember 21, 2024 Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities State accomplishments demonstrate that boards work best when they have the necessary legal authority and resources. Nov 21, 2024 David Madland, Sachin Shiva
Letter to Under Secretary James Kvaal Regarding the Incentive Compensation Ban ArticleNovember 19, 2024 Letter to Under Secretary James Kvaal Regarding the Incentive Compensation Ban Along with other student, consumer, and labor advocates, the Center for American Progress sent a letter calling on the Department of Education to close a loophole in the federal ban on incentive compensation. Nov 19, 2024
How Does Budget Reconciliation Work? ArticleNovember 19, 2024 How Does Budget Reconciliation Work? What are the rules of reconciliation? What is allowed in, and what is not? Nov 19, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Alan Cohen
Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era ArticleNovember 13, 2024 Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era As technology advances and becomes more integral to K-12 education, school districts and policymakers must prioritize digital accessibility to enhance the educational experiences of students with disabilities and promote equity for all learners. Nov 13, 2024 Weadé James
A Progressive Vision for Education in the 21st Century ReportNovember 4, 2024 A Progressive Vision for Education in the 21st Century This report encompasses key recommendations for strengthening the American education system across early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development. Nov 4, 2024 Jared C. Bass
How Attorneys Can Support The ERA’s Implementation In the NewsNovember 1, 2024 How Attorneys Can Support The ERA’s Implementation In an op-ed published by Law360, Kate Kelly writes about the Equal Rights Amendment and how attorneys can help support it. Nov 1, 2024 Law360 Kate Kelly