Alabama Goes Extreme on Immigration
Marshall Fitz gives the basics on Alabama's super stringent law and its consequences for the state.
Dealing With Darfur: John D. Podesta Delivers the Yale Harper Fowler Lecture at Yale Law School
Read the full transcript Read a portion of the transcript: Thank you so much. I must tell you that, as an attorney and someone who now teaches law. It is truly an honor to be at Yale. Because, in so many ways, Harper Fowler was the personification of a progressive legal scholar. Today, I think...
The Supreme Court’s Failed Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Supreme Court’s response to the coronavirus pandemic lacked organization and transparency, and it must be better prepared for the future.
IRS Budget Cuts Let Wealthy Tax Cheats Get Away With It
New reports illustrate the toll that IRS budget cuts have taken on tax enforcement.
A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus
Premature reopening of indoor dining and bars in other U.S. regions has been followed by spread of the virus.
Bridging the Water Access Gap Through COVID-19 Relief
In its next COVID-19 relief package, Congress must include specific environmental justice provisions to ensure equitable access to safe, clean drinking water and sanitation services.
Higher Education Advocates Urge Congress to Equitably Fund Community Colleges in Federal Stimulus Legislation
With two-year public colleges facing a severe funding crisis, the Center for American Progress and other higher education advocates have signed on to a letter urging Congress to equitably fund community colleges in federal stimulus legislation.
A Call for Effective Emergency Management in Correctional Facilities During COVID-19
The safety and health of prison and jail populations must be prioritized to protect incarcerated individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies.
Social Security Benefits for Workers Turning 60 in 2020 Will Very Likely Drop Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Congress could pass legislation that would prevent this outcome.
Reproductive Rights at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decisions this term on reproductive health are a reminder of the need for proactive policies that protect reproductive rights.
States Must Boost Voter Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic
All Americans should have access to online and same-day voter registration.
WTO Reform Must Start at the Top
The world’s largest trade body needs a leader committed to a fairer and more sustainable global economy.
Mental Health Support for Students of Color During and After the Coronavirus Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, schools need additional mental health funding and support that is implemented with a racial equity lens.
12 Million People Have Been Excluded From Emergency Increases in SNAP Benefits
CAP analysis provides a state-by-state breakdown of just how many people have been excluded from Congress’ emergency allotments of nutrition assistance.
Protecting American Consumers in Crisis
Consumer protections should be strengthened—not rolled back—as part of the economic response to the coronavirus.
Ill-Considered Tax Cuts Will Not Help the Economy Recover From the Coronavirus Crisis
Corporate and payroll tax cuts are exceptionally poor solutions to the crisis at hand.
The DOJ’s Immigration Court Failure Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
The U.S. Department of Justice must step up and protect the health of everyone within the immigration court system.