Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSep 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSep 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
Point: Tuberville’s Misguided Stunt Threatens Our National Security Point: Tuberville’s Misguided Stunt Threatens Our National Security Sep 7, 2023 DC Journal Maggie Jo Buchanan, Allison McManus
Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report outlining the need for a whole-of-government, society-wide approach to addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid overdose epidemic. Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSep 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States. Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
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
Point: Tuberville’s Misguided Stunt Threatens Our National Security In the NewsSep 7, 2023 Point: Tuberville’s Misguided Stunt Threatens Our National Security Maggie Jo Buchanan and Allison McManus write in "DC Journal" about how a senator's views on abortion are jeopardizing national security. Sep 7, 2023 DC Journal Maggie Jo Buchanan, Allison McManus
Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction ArticleSep 6, 2023 Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction However, the long transition period presents a risk to Bernardo Arévalo and Guatemala’s fragile democracy. Sep 6, 2023 Joel Martinez, Dan Restrepo, Heba Malik
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
The United States, Ukraine, and the Global South ArticleAug 16, 2023 The United States, Ukraine, and the Global South Missed opportunities fuel global ambivalence on Ukraine; reforming political and economic decision-making bodies can help rebuild trust. Aug 16, 2023 Robert Benson
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
Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize In the NewsJul 10, 2023 Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize Lawrence J. Korb and Stephen J. Cimbala make the case for NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Jul 10, 2023 Real Clear Defense Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen J. Cimbala
India’s Backsliding Democracy Past EventJul 6, 2023 India’s Backsliding Democracy Examining how attempts to stifle dissent threaten the world’s largest democracy Jul 6, 2023
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
Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security In the NewsJun 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security Stephen J. Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb write about the implications of artificial intelligence for national security. Jun 9, 2023 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Stephen J. Cimbala, Lawrence J. Korb
To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End ArticleJun 5, 2023 To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End The United States must push for transformative reforms to the global financial system to alleviate Global South debt burdens that prevent investments in climate, development, and democratic institutions. Jun 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, 2 More Heba Malik, Cassidy Childs
Erdoğan’s Reelection Illustrates the Bleak Future of Turkish Democracy Erdoğan’s Reelection Illustrates the Bleak Future of Turkish Democracy Turkey saw unprecedented political mobilization, partly because going to the ballot box offered one of the last opportunities to make one’s voice heard. But little changed. May 31, 2023 Michael Werz
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
Improving Language Access in the U.S. Asylum System ReportMay 25, 2023 Improving Language Access in the U.S. Asylum System The lack of adequate interpretation and translation services for asylum-seekers who are not proficient in English impedes their ability to navigate the complex immigration system. May 25, 2023 Zefitret Abera Molla
A Democratic Tipping Point in Israel Past EventMay 17, 2023 A Democratic Tipping Point in Israel How attempts to undermine the courts have threatened Israel's democracy and mobilized its defenders May 17, 2023 Kate Donald, Erel N. Margalit, Thabet Abu Rass, 1 More Tal Schneider
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is Both Lawful and Smart Fact SheetMay 10, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is Both Lawful and Smart This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on the Biden administration’s strategic use of its lawful parole authority to enhance migration management. May 10, 2023 Tom Jawetz
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
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
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges ReportApr 19, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges Legal challenges to new immigration parole processes lack merit and will undermine border management efforts and regional migration solutions if they are successful. Apr 19, 2023 Tom Jawetz
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
To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable ArticleApr 5, 2023 To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable Democratic backsliding among U.S. allies such as Israel, India, and Mexico starkly illustrates the challenge for the United States’ foreign policy agenda. Apr 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Heba Malik