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Building an Economy for All; Economic Justice; Economy; Income Inequality; Jobs; Women’s Economic Security; Women’s Issues

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Sara Estep is an economist at American Progress. She comes to American Progress from The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution, where her research spanned a range of policy areas, with an emphasis on labor economics. She also worked on a variety of fiscal policy issues at the federal, state, and local levels in her previous roles at The Pew Charitable Trusts and American Progress. Estep’s work has been referenced in many major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” Her research has also appeared in the “Economic Report of the President.” Estep earned a Master of Arts in political economy from Georgetown University and the Université Libre de Bruxelles. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Rhode Island.

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Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished In the News

Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished

In an op-ed published by Salon, Sara Estep and Haley Norris unpack the Trump administration’s attempts to roll back workplace anti-harassment protections, culminating in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission vote.

Salon

Sara Estep, Haley Norris

A Year in Review: How the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies Made Life Less Affordable for Americans Article
An American flag hangs in the background as Donald Trump enters the stage for his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

A Year in Review: How the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies Made Life Less Affordable for Americans

The first year of the Trump administration has left Americans struggling with increased costs of living due to its unprecedented tariffs, fewer job opportunities, and more expensive health care and utilities.

Kennedy Andara, Amina Khalique, Natalie Baker, 3 More Sara Estep, Natasha Murphy, Akshay Thyagarajan

The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap Article
A biker rides along “Rainbow Road,” a painted street mural in Washington, D.C.

The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap

In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, new analysis from the Center for American Progress’ LGBTQI+ Community Survey shows that in 2024, LGBTQI+ households made just 85 cents for every dollar earned by non-LGBTQI+ households, equaling about $12,600 less per year.

Sara Estep, Haley Norris

State Estimates of Increases in Homeowner and Small-Business Borrowing Costs Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Article
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State Estimates of Increases in Homeowner and Small-Business Borrowing Costs Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The “big, beautiful bill” passed by House Republicans in reconciliation is expected to significantly increase U.S. government debt, driving up interest rates for borrowers—including families taking out a mortgage or people growing their own businesses.

Natalie Baker, Sara Estep

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