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
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
What To Read Before the State of the Union ArticleFeb 3, 2023 What To Read Before the State of the Union The economy; democracy and the courts; and community safety and gun violence are expected to be at center stage as President Biden prepares to address the nation during his second State of the Union address. Feb 3, 2023 Kiera Manser, Rose Khattar, Ben Olinsky, 1 More Rachael Eisenberg
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Boost Competitiveness and Promote Inclusive Growth ReportDec 8, 2022 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Boost Competitiveness and Promote Inclusive Growth The CHIPS and Science Act, and specifically the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program, can transform the science and technology industry while also promoting geographic diversity and inclusive growth. Dec 8, 2022 Ashleigh Maciolek, Ben Olinsky
New Allegations of a Leak by Justice Alito Underscore the Need for Supreme Court Reform ArticleNov 21, 2022 New Allegations of a Leak by Justice Alito Underscore the Need for Supreme Court Reform Shocking allegations that Justice Samuel Alito leaked the decision in the 2014 Supreme Court Hobby Lobby case must catalyze a bipartisan effort to reform the court and impose a binding, enforceable code of ethics on its justices. Nov 21, 2022 Ben Olinsky
The Supreme Court Censoring History and Race Would Be a Mistake ArticleOct 28, 2022 The Supreme Court Censoring History and Race Would Be a Mistake Race-conscious remedies, such as voting rights protections and affirmative action in college admissions, are supported by the Constitution, are a part of American history, and are essential to equal opportunity. Oct 28, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Ben Olinsky, Marcella Bombardieri
How Americans Can Fight Back Against a Radical Supreme Court Majority ArticleJun 30, 2022 How Americans Can Fight Back Against a Radical Supreme Court Majority Responding to the judicial overreach of a radical Supreme Court majority will require long-term structural reforms to the courts and immediate action to mitigate the harms caused by their wrongly decided decisions. Jun 30, 2022 Ben Olinsky, Grace Oyenubi
The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy ArticleJun 13, 2022 The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy The Supreme Court’s extreme right-wing majority is poised to roll back long-standing rights and laws. This activism threatens public trust in the court and our democracy. Jun 13, 2022 Ben Olinsky, Grace Oyenubi
Raising the Minimum Wage Would Boost an Economic Recovery—and Reduce Taxpayer Subsidization of Low-Wage Work ArticleJan 27, 2021 Raising the Minimum Wage Would Boost an Economic Recovery—and Reduce Taxpayer Subsidization of Low-Wage Work Raising the minimum wage can provide a potent and responsible stimulus to the economy. Jan 27, 2021 Lily Roberts, Ben Olinsky
Protecting Worker Safety and Economic Security During the COVID-19 Reopening ArticleJun 11, 2020 Protecting Worker Safety and Economic Security During the COVID-19 Reopening Policies for the COVID-19 reopening must simultaneously protect workers from economic insecurity and from the virus itself. Jun 11, 2020 Jacob Leibenluft, Ben Olinsky
Ensuring the Special Counsel’s Independence if Rosenstein Is Fired ArticleSep 26, 2018 Ensuring the Special Counsel’s Independence if Rosenstein Is Fired Robert Mueller must be assured independence from partisan interference by the Trump administration. Sep 26, 2018 Ben Olinsky, Sam Berger
New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy on Resisting Trump PodcastJun 19, 2018 New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy on Resisting Trump Michele and Igor speak with New Jersey Gov. Murphy about the progress his state has made, as well as with CAP Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy Ben Olinsky about some of CAP's big policy ideas. Jun 19, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Ben Olinsky
Toward a Marshall Plan for America ReportMay 16, 2017 Toward a Marshall Plan for America The economy is not producing access to a good, stable middle-class life for people who do not go to college. On prudential and ethical grounds, progressives must do more to create decent job opportunities and secure family situations for all working people facing difficult economic conditions not within their control. May 16, 2017 Neera Tanden, Carmel Martin, Marc Jarsulic, 6 More Brendan Duke, Ben Olinsky, Melissa Boteach, John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, Rob Griffin
Trump’s Real Agenda In the NewsFeb 8, 2017 Trump’s Real Agenda Ben Olinsky comments on President Donald Trump's flawed executive orders, which will inflict harm on the most vulnerable Americans. Feb 8, 2017 U.S. News & World Report Ben Olinsky
6 Policies to Combat Inequality ArticleJan 28, 2014 6 Policies to Combat Inequality Six common-sense policies could help roll back economic inequality in America. Jan 28, 2014 Ben Olinsky
Trickle-Down Economics and Broken Promises ReportDec 4, 2013 Trickle-Down Economics and Broken Promises Three new CAP reports debunk the myth that top income tax breaks and other policies that benefit the wealthy generate broadly shared economic prosperity. Dec 4, 2013 Ben Olinsky, Asher Mayerson
Training for Success: A Policy to Expand Apprenticeships in the United States ReportDec 2, 2013 Training for Success: A Policy to Expand Apprenticeships in the United States By expanding apprenticeships in the United States, policymakers can create pathways to well-paying middle-class jobs for young Americans, while helping businesses meet the need for skilled workers. Dec 2, 2013 Ben Olinsky, Sarah Ayres Steinberg
Middle-Out Mobility ReportSep 4, 2013 Middle-Out Mobility Americans have long imagined our nation to be a land of equal opportunity, where anyone can succeed with talent and hard work. Unfortunately, economic mobility is a scarce commodity today, and a child’s life chances are too often dictated by his or her parent’s pocketbook. Sep 4, 2013 Ben Olinsky, Sasha Post