One year out from the 2020 election, American voters support a range of pragmatic government actions to expand health care access and reduce costs; increase taxation on the wealthy; help low-income families with basic living necessities; and check corporate power.
By John Halpin, Karl Agne, and Nisha Jain
REPORT
With the passage of Michigan’s Clean Slate bill, people like Jarret could finally have a second chance.
By Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, and Rebecca Vallas
VIDEO
Guaranteeing legal representation for renters facing eviction not only is a highly effective means of keeping renters in their homes, but it also benefits whole communities by preventing homelessness, preserving affordable rental homes, and more.
By Heidi Schultheis and Caitlin Rooney
ISSUE BRIEF
The United States needs federal leadership to ensure that it has a civil justice system that works for all Americans.
By Maha Jweied and Karen A. Lash
ISSUE BRIEF
The United States must reckon with the racism built into its housing system in order to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to build wealth.
By Danyelle Solomon, Connor Maxwell, and Abril Castro
REPORT
Extreme weather events fueled by climate change are exacerbating the intertwined crises of affordable housing and homelessness and thus require timely intervention by federal, state, and local governments.
By Guillermo Ortiz, Heidi Schultheis, Valerie Novack, and Aleah Holt
REPORT
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposed rollback of the Equal Access Rule will worsen discrimination that transgender people face.
By Sarah Kellman, Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg, and Caitlin Rooney
COLUMN
In order to advance economic security for people with disabilities, policymakers must level the playing field for disabled workers while also guaranteeing access to housing, nutrition, and health care for those who are unable to work.
By Azza Altiraifi
REPORT
As Pennsylvania’s historic Clean Slate Act takes effect, people like Keith will finally have their minor criminal records cleared so that they can have a second chance.
By Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, and Rebecca Vallas
VIDEO
A new bill introduced in Connecticut called the Clean Slate Act would make expungement for people automatic after they remain crime-free for a set period of time.
By Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, and Rebecca Vallas
VIDEO
Congressional Democrats’ new tax plan would increase the CTC for a minimum wage worker with two young children 72 times more than President Trump’s tax law did.
By Katherine Gallagher Robbins and Rebecca Vallas
COLUMN
By introducing a state child tax credit—or improving an existing credit—state policymakers can substantially reduce child poverty, increase family economic security, and invest in their state’s next generation.
By Rachel West
ISSUE BRIEF
The Center for American Progress and partners gathered to discuss bipartisan clean slate legislation—policies to automatically clear certain criminal records and give people relief from discrimination.
By Aloha Backenstose, Zahra Mion, David Ballard, and Rebecca Vallas
VIDEO
President Trump’s end run around Congress would take nutrition assistance away from at least 755,000 people.
By Donovan Hicks
COLUMN
There is no room for cuts to SNAP, but President Trump wants to slash benefits anyway—raise your voice to fight back.
By David Ballard and Kurt Mueller
VIDEO