Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis In the NewsFebruary 10, 2026 Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis In an op-ed published by Ground Shift, John Podesta and Drew McConville explain why we need new ideas and a bold vision when it comes to endangered species conservation. Feb 10, 2026 Ground Shift John Podesta, Drew McConville
Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDecember 3, 2023 Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship The Center for American Progress, the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, and Development Alternatives are excited to host this official UNFCCC COP28 side event in Dubai. Blue Zone, SE Room 6, Dubai, UAE Dec 3, 2023
Keynote Remarks Upcoming SessionDecember 3, 2023 Keynote Remarks John Podesta, Senior Advisor to President Biden for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, will be delivering keynote remarks. Dec 3, 2023
A green salvo to counter Putin’s war in Ukraine In the NewsMay 16, 2022 A green salvo to counter Putin’s war in Ukraine John Podesta and Julian Popov discuss why—and how—the European Union and United States must transition to a clean energy economy in order to cut off funding to Russia via fossil fuels. May 16, 2022 Politico Europe Julian Popov, John Podesta
We once backed using the filibuster. Now it must be reformed. In the NewsAugust 13, 2021 We once backed using the filibuster. Now it must be reformed. John Podesta and Wade Henderson explain why the exceptions to the filibuster must be expanded—at a minimum—to allow for the protection of voting rights. Aug 13, 2021 The Washington Post John Podesta, Wade Henderson
A path to climate, economic and environmental justice is finally on the horizon In the NewsJuly 26, 2021 A path to climate, economic and environmental justice is finally on the horizon John Podesta and Michele Roberts urge Congress to pass President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Plan, which includes major investments to combat climate change and address long-standing environmental injustices. Jul 26, 2021 The Hill John Podesta, Michele Roberts
The summit that matters more than the G-7 In the NewsJune 10, 2021 The summit that matters more than the G-7 Max Bergmann and John Podesta write about the importance of the EU summits. Jun 10, 2021 The Washington Post Max Bergmann, John Podesta
Biden’s first 100 days were a complete success. Here’s how to make the next 100 even better. In the NewsApril 29, 2021 Biden’s first 100 days were a complete success. Here’s how to make the next 100 even better. John Podesta writes about the opportunity of the Biden administration's next 100 days. Apr 29, 2021 NBC News John Podesta
Economic Think Tanks’ Letter to Congressional Leaders on the COVID Rescue Package In the NewsFebruary 1, 2021 Economic Think Tanks’ Letter to Congressional Leaders on the COVID Rescue Package Leaders from six economic think tanks urge congressional leaders to provide robust economic support in the next relief package to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Feb 1, 2021 Roosevelt Institute Rebecca Dixon, Thea Lee, Sharon Parrott, 2 More John Podesta, Felicia Wong
Revamping Federal Climate Science ReportDecember 15, 2020 Revamping Federal Climate Science The urgency of the climate crisis requires day one executive action to restore scientific integrity and rebuild the federal climate science apparatus. Dec 15, 2020 John Podesta, Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Bianca Majumder
The country needs the House’s oversight now more than ever In the NewsFebruary 5, 2020 The country needs the House’s oversight now more than ever With the close of the impeachment trial, John Podesta makes the case that House Democrats must continue to shed light on President Donald Trump's corruption and deter further damage to U.S. democratic institutions. Feb 5, 2020 The Washington Post John Podesta
State Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Fact SheetOctober 16, 2019 State Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 16, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Fact SheetOctober 10, 2019 Fact Sheet: A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
Interactive: A 100 Percent Clean Future InteractiveOctober 10, 2019 Interactive: A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
A 100 Percent Clean Future ReportOctober 10, 2019 A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
America’s Credibility Is on the Line in Syria In the NewsJuly 6, 2018 America’s Credibility Is on the Line in Syria John Podesta and Brian Katulis write about the deal for a ceasefire in Syria. Jul 6, 2018 Foreign Policy John Podesta, Brian Katulis
Trump’s chilling contempt for future generations In the NewsAugust 25, 2017 Trump’s chilling contempt for future generations John Podesta writes that the Trump administration's attack on U.S. national monuments would cause damage to cultural artifacts and to the local economies that depend on protected public lands. Aug 25, 2017 The Washington Post John Podesta
Trump’s silent surge in the Middle East — and the slippery slope to war In the NewsJune 20, 2017 Trump’s silent surge in the Middle East — and the slippery slope to war John Podesta and Brian Katulis argue that President Trump has been leading military intervention without sufficient public attention and discussion. Jun 20, 2017 The Washington Post John Podesta, Brian Katulis
Battling Climate Change in the Time of Trump ReportMarch 21, 2017 Battling Climate Change in the Time of Trump The Trump administration has caused nothing but despair for most people anxious about climate change, but there is an alternative path for making progress that could also help to keep this nightmare short lived. Mar 21, 2017 John Podesta
Ending Poverty in a Generation: The Post-2015 Development Agenda ArticleDecember 9, 2013 Ending Poverty in a Generation: The Post-2015 Development Agenda CAP Chair John Podesta delivers a speech at Georgetown University. Dec 9, 2013 John Podesta
Karzai risks much in his latest manufactured crisis In the NewsNovember 28, 2013 Karzai risks much in his latest manufactured crisis Karzai’s recklessness may undermine Afghanistan’s political transition, which has long been cited as the primary determinant of a peaceful future for Afghans. Nov 28, 2013 The Washington Post John Podesta, Tom Perriello, Caroline Wadhams
America needs more national parks In the NewsOctober 31, 2013 America needs more national parks John Podesta writes that America’s parks are a national treasure and a crucial economic engine for many parts of the country. Oct 31, 2013 Politico John Podesta
We can’t let Russia screw up plans for a huge marine reserve In the NewsOctober 30, 2013 We can’t let Russia screw up plans for a huge marine reserve John Podesta and Michael Conathan write about Russia's attempts to block the creation of a marine reserve in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. Oct 30, 2013 Grist John Podesta, Michael Conathan
Proponents of austerity are out of ideas. We have the alternative In the NewsOctober 24, 2013 Proponents of austerity are out of ideas. We have the alternative Growing the economy from the middle out, rather than from the top down, is the only way to build broad, long-term prosperity. Oct 24, 2013 The Guardian John Podesta, Neera Tanden
Preparing for the Upcoming Afghan Political Transition ArticleSeptember 11, 2013 Preparing for the Upcoming Afghan Political Transition The United States and its partners must continue to focus on Afghanistan’s upcoming presidential election and political transition despite the world’s focus on the conflict in Syria. Sep 11, 2013 Caroline Wadhams, John Podesta
Youth Q&A on the U.N. High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Agenda Report ArticleSeptember 9, 2013 Youth Q&A on the U.N. High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Agenda Report Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman and CAP Chair John Podesta, both members of the U.N. High-Level Panel, answer questions about the post-2015 agenda from youth around the world. Sep 9, 2013 John Podesta, Tawakkol Karman
The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions ReportAugust 14, 2013 The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions A series of seismic changes are fundamentally altering how we should think about the relationship between public and private flows targeted at promoting development. Aug 14, 2013 John Podesta, John Norris
A Youth High-Level Panel to Guide Global Development ArticleAugust 12, 2013 A Youth High-Level Panel to Guide Global Development U.N. High-Level Panelists Tawakkol Karman and John Podesta write to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon advocating for a youth panel to guide the post-2015 development agenda. Aug 12, 2013 Tawakkol Karman, John Podesta
Domestic Data Collection and Privacy Rights ArticleJuly 23, 2013 Domestic Data Collection and Privacy Rights John Podesta delivers remarks at a Center for American Progress Action Fund event with Sen. Ron Wyden. Jul 23, 2013 John Podesta
Relentlessly high youth unemployment is a global time bomb In the NewsJuly 9, 2013 Relentlessly high youth unemployment is a global time bomb John Podesta writes that large youth unemployment rates in the United States and the United Kingdom pose immediate and long-term risks and economic damage. Jul 9, 2013 The Guardian John Podesta
John Podesta on the U.N. Post-2015 Development Agenda VideoMay 30, 2013 John Podesta on the U.N. Post-2015 Development Agenda In this video, Center for American Progress Chair John Podesta, who served on the U.N. High-Level Panel, discusses the panel's recommendations to eradicate poverty and transform world economies through sustainable development. May 30, 2013 John Podesta
First chapter for ending extreme poverty In the NewsMay 30, 2013 First chapter for ending extreme poverty It is critical that all nations strive to meet the goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030. May 30, 2013 Reuters John Podesta
Twitter Town Hall on the Post-2015 Development Agenda ArticleMay 30, 2013 Twitter Town Hall on the Post-2015 Development Agenda CAP Chair John Podesta held a Twitter town hall to take questions on the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda on April 8, 2013. May 30, 2013 John Podesta
We can end poverty, but the methods might surprise you In the NewsMay 7, 2013 We can end poverty, but the methods might surprise you John Podesta and Casey Dunning write about the importance of smart social safety nets in growing out of poverty. May 7, 2013 The Guardian John Podesta, Casey Dunning
Inequality and Growth at Home and Abroad ArticleMay 1, 2013 Inequality and Growth at Home and Abroad CAP Chair John Podesta delivers a speech at the Georgetown University Law Center. May 1, 2013 John Podesta
Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Millennium Development Goals ArticleApril 8, 2013 Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Millennium Development Goals John Podesta, Chair of the Center for American Progress, delivers remarks on the Millenium Development Goals at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C., Friday, April 5, 2013. Apr 8, 2013 John Podesta
The Millennium Development Goals Are Working In the NewsApril 5, 2013 The Millennium Development Goals Are Working John Podesta writes about how the Millenium Development Goals are working and how we will continue to pursue the achievement of them. Apr 5, 2013 Foreign Policy John Podesta
Inclusive Economic Growth: Increasing Connectivity, Expanding Opportunity, and Reducing Vulnerability ReportFebruary 7, 2013 Inclusive Economic Growth: Increasing Connectivity, Expanding Opportunity, and Reducing Vulnerability We must take steps to ensure that the global economy allows the global population to thrive. Feb 7, 2013 John Podesta
Why We Now Oppose Drilling in the Arctic In the NewsJanuary 18, 2013 Why We Now Oppose Drilling in the Arctic Jan 18, 2013 Bloomberg Carol Browner, John Podesta
Politics and economics, not troops, will decide Afghanistan’s future In the NewsJanuary 10, 2013 Politics and economics, not troops, will decide Afghanistan’s future Jan 10, 2013 Foreign Policy John Podesta, Caroline Wadhams
Reforming Our Tax System, Reducing Our Deficit ReportDecember 4, 2012 Reforming Our Tax System, Reducing Our Deficit In order to secure our fiscal future and achieve meaningful deficit reduction over the next 10 years, we need a plan that combines progressive, revenue-enhancing tax reform with pragmatic spending cuts that do not undermine the middle class, the poor, or seniors. Dec 4, 2012 Roger Altman, William Daley, John Podesta, 8 More Robert Rubin, Leslie Samuels, Lawrence H. Summers, Neera Tanden, Antonio Weiss, Michael Ettlinger, Seth Hanlon, Michael Linden
Protecting Romanian Democracy ArticleJuly 24, 2012 Protecting Romanian Democracy John Podesta and Matt Browne explain the machinations of a beleaguered president trying to avoid impeachment. Jul 24, 2012 John Podesta, Matt Browne
Statement on the Passing of Oswaldo Payá ArticleJuly 23, 2012 Statement on the Passing of Oswaldo Payá John Podesta on the passing of the Cuban human rights activist. Jul 23, 2012 John Podesta
The Right Way Out of Afghanistan In the NewsJune 19, 2012 The Right Way Out of Afghanistan Stephen Hadley and John D. Podesta outline the best steps to take in our exit from Afghanistan. Jun 19, 2012 Foreign Affairs Stephen Hadley, John Podesta
Statement on the Passing of CAP Founding Director Marion Sandler ArticleJune 2, 2012 Statement on the Passing of CAP Founding Director Marion Sandler John Podesta on the passing of CAP Founding Director Marion Sandler. Jun 2, 2012 John Podesta
No Steps Forward, Two Steps Back: North Korean Launch Ends with Catastrophic System Failure ArticleApril 13, 2012 No Steps Forward, Two Steps Back: North Korean Launch Ends with Catastrophic System Failure A failed North Korean rocket launch threatened the safety of its neighbors and will result in further isolation for the backward regime, write John Podesta and Rudy deLeon. Apr 13, 2012 John Podesta, Rudy deLeon
U.S. Rebalance to Asia: Japan as the Key Partner ArticleApril 13, 2012 U.S. Rebalance to Asia: Japan as the Key Partner CAP Chair and Counselor John Podesta discusses U.S.-Japan relations at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Apr 13, 2012 John Podesta
We Don’t Need More Foreign Oil and Gas In the NewsJanuary 24, 2012 We Don’t Need More Foreign Oil and Gas Americans missed the big picture on the president's decision not to approve the Keystone pipeline, write Tom Steyer and John Podesta in the Wall Street Journal. Jan 24, 2012 The Wall Street Journal Tom Steyer, John Podesta
Enough Already In the NewsJanuary 19, 2012 Enough Already It's time to talk to the Taliban, say Stephen Hadley and John Podesta in Foreign Policy. Jan 19, 2012 Foreign Policy Stephen Hadley, John Podesta
Obama’s Government Reform Plan ArticleJanuary 13, 2012 Obama’s Government Reform Plan John D. Podesta applauds President Obama’s plan to reshape the federal government to boost U.S. economic competitiveness. Jan 13, 2012 John Podesta
How Smart Grids Fit Into the Clean Energy Challenge ArticleNovember 14, 2011 How Smart Grids Fit Into the Clean Energy Challenge John Podesta delivers remarks at the 2nd Annual Gridwise Global Forum. Nov 14, 2011 John Podesta
The Constitution Is Inherently Progressive ArticleOctober 11, 2011 The Constitution Is Inherently Progressive John Podesta and John Halpin on how the values in the Constitution are those that both progressives and conservatives should cherish and protect. Oct 11, 2011 John Podesta, John Halpin
Afterword ArticleOctober 3, 2011 Afterword Bill Clinton announced his run for the presidency 20 years ago this week. John D. Podesta totals up the progressive accomplishments of the 1990s, their costly reversal in the next decade, and the Obama administration’s efforts to get back on track. Oct 3, 2011 John Podesta
What Former Afghan Leader Rabbani Knew About Pakistan and Peace In the NewsOctober 3, 2011 What Former Afghan Leader Rabbani Knew About Pakistan and Peace The United States must orient its strategy around facilitating a lasting settlement, rather than getting caught in a cycle of retribution against insurgents and Pakistan, write John Podesta and Caroline Wadhams. Oct 3, 2011 The Washington Post John Podesta, Caroline Wadhams
Statement on the Passing of Wangari Maathai ArticleSeptember 26, 2011 Statement on the Passing of Wangari Maathai The world lost a great advocate this week in Wangari Maathai, writes John Podesta. Sep 26, 2011 John Podesta
Statement by John Podesta on the End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ArticleSeptember 20, 2011 Statement by John Podesta on the End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Our nation is stronger today because of the end of the military's ban on open service by gay and lesbian troops, writes John Podesta. Sep 20, 2011 John Podesta
The Need for a Political and Economic Transition Strategy in Afghanistan ReportAugust 22, 2011 The Need for a Political and Economic Transition Strategy in Afghanistan John Podesta, Brian Katulis, and Caroline Wadhams outline steps U.S. policymakers can take to promote a successful handover of responsibility to the Afghan government after U.S. troops withdraw. Aug 22, 2011 John Podesta, Brian Katulis, Caroline Wadhams
How to Prepare Afghanistan for U.S. Withdrawal In the NewsAugust 22, 2011 How to Prepare Afghanistan for U.S. Withdrawal John Podesta, Brian Katulis, and Caroline Wadhams explain how the United States can help Afghanistan prepare for the withdrawal of U.S. troops in this Washington Post op-ed. Aug 22, 2011 The Washington Post John Podesta, Brian Katulis, Caroline Wadhams
2011 Fiscal Summit: Solutions for America’s Future VideoJuly 26, 2011 2011 Fiscal Summit: Solutions for America’s Future John Podesta outlines recommendations from CAP's long-term budget plan, which would help address America's fiscal challenges. Jul 26, 2011 John Podesta
The Global Clean Energy Race: Ontario’s Opportunity ArticleJuly 14, 2011 The Global Clean Energy Race: Ontario’s Opportunity John Podesta's remarks on Ontario's clean energy opportunity. Jul 14, 2011 John Podesta
Statement on Osama bin Laden’s Death ArticleMay 2, 2011 Statement on Osama bin Laden’s Death Center for American Progress President and Chief Executive Officer John Podesta joins America in celebration. May 2, 2011 John Podesta
The Elderly Will Pay More or Get Less In the NewsApril 5, 2011 The Elderly Will Pay More or Get Less John Podesta on how Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan would affect our nation's seniors. Apr 5, 2011 The New York Times John Podesta
Cleaner Cars, Less Foreign Oil ReportMarch 30, 2011 Cleaner Cars, Less Foreign Oil John Podesta, Carl Pope, and Gene Karpinski lay out an agenda for cutting our oil dependence and investing in cleaner transportation. Mar 30, 2011 John Podesta, Carl Pope, Gene Karpinski
Modernizing Performance: Using the New Framework ArticleMarch 16, 2011 Modernizing Performance: Using the New Framework John Podesta testifies before the Senate Budget Committee Task Force on Government Performance on the GRPA Modernization Act of 2010. Mar 16, 2011 John Podesta
Statement on EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards ArticleMarch 16, 2011 Statement on EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards John Podesta commends the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed limits on mercury and other dangerous toxic emissions from power plants. Mar 16, 2011 John Podesta
The Freedom of Information Act: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in the Digital Age ArticleMarch 15, 2011 The Freedom of Information Act: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in the Digital Age John Podesta offers recommendations for implementing an effective Freedom of Information Act policy. Mar 15, 2011 John Podesta
Lifting the Crushing Burden of Debt ArticleMarch 10, 2011 Lifting the Crushing Burden of Debt John Podesta testifies before the House Committee on the Budget on dealing with federal deficits and debt. Mar 10, 2011 John Podesta
Clean Energy Development Done Right ArticleFebruary 11, 2011 Clean Energy Development Done Right John Podesta speaks at the Department of Interior's Onshore Renewable Energy Workshop on February 10, 2011. Feb 11, 2011 John Podesta
Come Together on Education Reform In the NewsFebruary 9, 2011 Come Together on Education Reform Bill Frist and John Podesta argue in Politico for Congress to come together and pass a reauthorized ESEA to give our children a better education. Feb 9, 2011 Politico John Podesta, Bill Frist
Key Pact in Global Warming Fight In the NewsDecember 17, 2010 Key Pact in Global Warming Fight John Podesta and Andrew Light discuss in Politico why the Cancun climate conference succeeded where the Copenhagen conference failed. Dec 17, 2010 Politico John Podesta, Andrew Light
New START: A Test Of GOP Seriousness ArticleDecember 15, 2010 New START: A Test Of GOP Seriousness John D. Podesta argues that it is time for a moment of clarity in the Senate as it considers whether to pass the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty this year. Dec 15, 2010 John Podesta
John Podesta on the Passing of Richard Holbrooke ArticleDecember 14, 2010 John Podesta on the Passing of Richard Holbrooke The United States has lost a great public servant with the passing of Richard Holbrooke yesterday, writes John Podesta. Dec 14, 2010 John Podesta
The Case for Just Jobs ReportDecember 8, 2010 The Case for Just Jobs Just jobs raise living standards for millions of people and serve as instruments for promoting global stability and security, write John Podesta and Sabina Dewan. Dec 8, 2010 John Podesta, Sabina Dewan, Isha Vij
CAP Loses a Friend and Champion ArticleDecember 7, 2010 CAP Loses a Friend and Champion CAP’s President and CEO recalls how Elizabeth Edwards never gave up fighting for fairness. Dec 7, 2010 John Podesta
We Can Do This: Progressive Fiscal Reform Can Bring Our Nation’s Deficit into Balance ArticleDecember 6, 2010 We Can Do This: Progressive Fiscal Reform Can Bring Our Nation’s Deficit into Balance The president’s deficit commission’s plan is not the starting point for reform, says John D. Podesta. Our “50-50” plan is the best starting point. Dec 6, 2010 John Podesta
A Focus on Competitiveness ReportDecember 1, 2010 A Focus on Competitiveness Report from John Podesta, Sarah Rosen Wartell, and Jitinder Kohli outlines a framework for making the United States more economically competitive. Dec 1, 2010 John Podesta, Sarah Rosen Wartell, Jitinder Kohli
Arms Control: Clarity in the Senate In the NewsNovember 18, 2010 Arms Control: Clarity in the Senate John Podesta argues in Politico for the Senate to pass New START without delay. Nov 18, 2010 Politico John Podesta
The Power of the President ReportNovember 16, 2010 The Power of the President Recommendations to advance progressive change from the Center for American Progress and Senior Fellows, compiled by Sarah Rosen Wartell and with a forward from John Podesta. Nov 16, 2010 Sarah Rosen Wartell, John Podesta
Taking on the Global Energy Investment Challenge ArticleNovember 2, 2010 Taking on the Global Energy Investment Challenge Our new report demonstrates the possible gains from clean energy investments in developing countries mobilized by public and private capital. Nov 2, 2010 John Podesta, Richard W. Caperton, Andrew Light
Progressive Growth: Building a Prosperous World in the 21st Century ArticleOctober 26, 2010 Progressive Growth: Building a Prosperous World in the 21st Century John Podesta delivers a keynote address in Berlin on the value of progressive growth in the 21st century. Oct 26, 2010 John Podesta
The Unique Importance of the Turkish-American Relationship ArticleOctober 19, 2010 The Unique Importance of the Turkish-American Relationship John Podesta delivers the keynote address at TUSKON in Istanbul stressing the importance of a constructive partnership between Turkey and America. Oct 19, 2010 John Podesta
Just Jobs ReportOctober 7, 2010 Just Jobs John Podesta and Sabina Dewan introduce Just Jobs, a new Center for American Progress program. Oct 7, 2010 John Podesta, Sabina Dewan
Child Poverty Has Ramifications for Nation’s Future Growth, Prosperity In the NewsSeptember 29, 2010 Child Poverty Has Ramifications for Nation’s Future Growth, Prosperity Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) and John Podesta on the ramifications of child poverty and why it merits a significant policy response. Sep 29, 2010 The Hill John Podesta
Death by 1,000 Cuts In the NewsSeptember 21, 2010 Death by 1,000 Cuts John Podesta writes in Politico that we need to get serious about our budget problem, but balancing the budget entirely through spending cuts is nearly impossible. Sep 21, 2010 Politico John Podesta
The Coming Food Crisis In the NewsAugust 26, 2010 The Coming Food Crisis Global food security is stretched to the breaking point, and Russia's fires and Pakistan's floods are only making a bad situation worse, write John Podesta and Jake Caldwell in Foreign Policy. Aug 26, 2010 Foreign Policy John Podesta, Jake Caldwell
Race to the Top Debate ArticleJuly 8, 2010 Race to the Top Debate The President and CEO of CAP weighs in on an important policy issue dividing progressives at CAP and in Congress. Jul 8, 2010 John Podesta
The Dirty Truth About Tar Sands ArticleJune 23, 2010 The Dirty Truth About Tar Sands John D. Podesta delivers the keynote speech for Canada 2020’s “‘Greening’ The Oil Sands: Debunking the Myths and Confronting the Realities” conference. Jun 23, 2010 John Podesta
America Needs an Oil Reform Agenda ArticleJune 2, 2010 America Needs an Oil Reform Agenda John Podesta and Daniel J. Weiss outline a strategy for getting started on a bold and direct response to reducing our oil use. Jun 2, 2010 John Podesta, Daniel J. Weiss
A Much-Needed Progressive Voice on the Court ArticleMay 10, 2010 A Much-Needed Progressive Voice on the Court Statement from John D. Podesta on President Obama's nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. May 10, 2010 John Podesta
The Need to Beat Our Oil Addiction ArticleMay 3, 2010 The Need to Beat Our Oil Addiction The gulf oil spill shows why we need the administration and Congress to pass comprehensive energy and climate legislation that breaks our oil dependence, write John Podesta and Joseph Romm in Politico. May 3, 2010 John Podesta, Joseph Romm
Energy First for Congress, Then Immigration ArticleApril 28, 2010 Energy First for Congress, Then Immigration Congress needs to put aside the scheduling frenzy on climate and immigration legislation and get to work, says John D. Podesta. Apr 28, 2010 John Podesta
The Big Questions ReportApril 26, 2010 The Big Questions John D. Podesta and Michael Ettlinger outline the six key questions the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform must tackle. Apr 26, 2010 John Podesta, Michael Ettlinger
Challenges and Lessons Learned in Transitioning the Federal Government ArticleApril 22, 2010 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Transitioning the Federal Government CAP Action President and CEO John Podesta testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. Apr 22, 2010 John Podesta
A Day to Celebrate a More Healthy, More Wealthy America ArticleMarch 23, 2010 A Day to Celebrate a More Healthy, More Wealthy America President Obama’s signature on a comprehensive health reform law today marks a victory for the American people and our nation’s future prosperity, writes John D. Podesta. Mar 23, 2010 John Podesta
History in the Making ArticleMarch 21, 2010 History in the Making John Podesta details why the House of Representatives' passage of health care reform is an overwhelming progressive victory. Mar 21, 2010 John Podesta
A Historic Opportunity for Government Transparency ArticleMarch 17, 2010 A Historic Opportunity for Government Transparency John D. Podesta accepts the FOIA Legends Award and speaks on the importance of freedom of information at the American University Washington College of Law. Mar 17, 2010 John Podesta
Doing What Works ReportFebruary 18, 2010 Doing What Works A report by John D. Podesta and Reece Rushing stresses on the importance of transforming and modernizing government from top to bottom. Feb 18, 2010 John Podesta, Reece Rushing
A Historic Reform ArticleDecember 24, 2009 A Historic Reform Statement from John D. Podesta on Senate passage of historic health care reform legislation. Dec 24, 2009 John Podesta
Stronger Climate Policies Will Create Low-Carbon Jobs Worldwide ReportDecember 11, 2009 Stronger Climate Policies Will Create Low-Carbon Jobs Worldwide CAP and the Global Climate Network release a report on domestic low-carbon job creation in an interconnected world. Dec 11, 2009 John Podesta, Saya Kitasei, Andrew Light
Jobs for Today, Jobs for the Future ReportDecember 3, 2009 Jobs for Today, Jobs for the Future Proposals for sustained employment growth and broad-based economic prosperity from John D. Podesta. Dec 3, 2009 John Podesta
Introduction of His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew ArticleNovember 4, 2009 Introduction of His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Remarks from John D. Podesta at a joint Center for American Progress and Georgetown University event. Nov 4, 2009 John Podesta
Cooperation Is the Key ReportNovember 4, 2009 Cooperation Is the Key A proposal from John D. Podesta, Andrew Light, and Julian L. Wong on U.S.-China collaboration on climate technology. Nov 4, 2009 John Podesta, Andrew Light, Julian L. Wong
Increasing Competitiveness Through Clean Energy ArticleOctober 29, 2009 Increasing Competitiveness Through Clean Energy CAP Action President John D. Podesta testifies before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Oct 29, 2009 John Podesta
The Interview with John Podesta ArticleOctober 19, 2009 The Interview with John Podesta John Podesta was President Clinton's last chief of staff at the White House. Now from the vantage point of heading the Democrat's favorite think tank, he is an informal advisor to President Barack Obama who is playing high stakes in trying to get his health care plans through. On The Interview Carrie Gracie gets John Podesta's inside view of the president's progress. Oct 19, 2009 John Podesta
Toward a New Climate Network ArticleOctober 16, 2009 Toward a New Climate Network With the scientific community increasingly certain of the inevitability of climate change, European politicians across the ideological spectrum have reached broad consensus that the European Union must take action to avoid climate catastrophe. Oct 16, 2009 John Podesta
John Podesta Receives Drinan Award ArticleOctober 6, 2009 John Podesta Receives Drinan Award CAP President and CEO John D. Podesta delivered remarks upon receiving the Drinan Award from Georgetown University's Law School last week. Oct 6, 2009 John Podesta
A Pittsburgh Protocol ArticleSeptember 23, 2009 A Pittsburgh Protocol Rajendra Pachauri and John Podesta argue that the G-20 needs to advance the global agenda on climate change at this week's meeting in Pittsburgh. Sep 23, 2009 Rajendra Pachauri, John Podesta
The Clean-Energy Investment Agenda ReportSeptember 21, 2009 DECCgovuk)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/05/global_clean_energy_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/05/global_clean_energy_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/05/global_clean_energy_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/05/global_clean_energy_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/05/global_clean_energy_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> DECCgovuk)"> The Clean-Energy Investment Agenda Report from John Podesta, Kate Gordon, Bracken Hendricks, and Benjamin Goldstein puts forward a framework for investing in clean-energy systems and energy efficiency. Sep 21, 2009 John Podesta, Kate Gordon, Bracken Hendricks, 1 More Benjamin Goldstein
End Dirty Tricks on Clean Energy Push ArticleSeptember 16, 2009 End Dirty Tricks on Clean Energy Push John Podesta, Bracken Hendricks and Kate Gordon write for Politico about Glenn Beck and leading conservatives' attacks against former White House Council on Environmental Quality's Special Advisor for Green Jobs Van Jones. Sep 16, 2009 John Podesta, Bracken Hendricks, Kate Gordon
The Strategic and Economic Dialogue: Setting the Agenda, Achieving Results ArticleSeptember 11, 2009 The Strategic and Economic Dialogue: Setting the Agenda, Achieving Results CAP Action CEO and President John Podesta testifies before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment on the Strategic and Economic Dialogue with China. Sep 11, 2009 John Podesta
Statement on the Passing of Senator Ted Kennedy ArticleAugust 26, 2009 Statement on the Passing of Senator Ted Kennedy Senator Edward Kennedy bridged the idealism and purpose of an earlier generation and helped usher its revival today. Aug 26, 2009 John Podesta
Cap and Trade Will Reduce Global Warming and Create Jobs ArticleAugust 21, 2009 Cap and Trade Will Reduce Global Warming and Create Jobs On June 26, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive energy legislation that included, for the first time in U.S. history, a cap on global warming pollution. The bill, called the American Clean Energy and Security Act, would also boost investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, like wind and solar, to jump-start the transition to a clean-energy economy. New investments in the clean-energy technologies of the future would slash global warming pollution and reduce the use of foreign oil while also creating jobs and increasing our economic competitiveness vis-à-vis China and other nations. Aug 21, 2009 John Podesta
Natural Gas: A Bridge Fuel for the 21st Century ReportAugust 10, 2009 Natural Gas: A Bridge Fuel for the 21st Century John Podesta and Tim Wirth propose policies to increase the use of natural gas and low-carbon energy sources while protecting our climate and communities. Aug 10, 2009 John Podesta, Timothy E. Wirth
Reforming Federal Contracting to Promote Higher Labor Standards ArticleJuly 10, 2009 Reforming Federal Contracting to Promote Higher Labor Standards John D. Podesta testifies before the Office of Management and Budget on reforming federal contracting to promote higher labor standards. Jul 10, 2009 John Podesta
Unlocking Progress on Climate Change ArticleJuly 10, 2009 Unlocking Progress on Climate Change The landslide election of progressives to the White House and Congress last November has ushered in a new energy era in American politics. President Obama set the stage for this shift last year when he tied energy policy to economics on the campaign trail, promising to move away from fossil-fuel reliance towards clean sources of energy to promote economic growth and job creation. Jul 10, 2009 John Podesta, Sarah Miller
Governments Need to Lead the Breakthrough on Technology ArticleJuly 10, 2009 Governments Need to Lead the Breakthrough on Technology John D. Podesta and Andrew Light discuss a new international report from CAP and the Global Climate Network on prospects for a global deal on clean technology transfer. Jul 10, 2009 John Podesta, Andrew Light
We’d Better Try to Get What We Need ArticleJune 23, 2009 We’d Better Try to Get What We Need Environmentalists must fight to pass the Waxman-Markey clean-energy bill, argues John D. Podesta. Jun 23, 2009 John Podesta
The Great Transformation: Climate Change as Cultural Change ArticleJune 9, 2009 The Great Transformation: Climate Change as Cultural Change John D. Podesta speaks at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities in Essen, Germany, about the U.S. readiness to reduce global emissions. Jun 9, 2009 John Podesta
Remarks on Comprehensive Immigration Reform ArticleJune 3, 2009 Remarks on Comprehensive Immigration Reform John Podesta speaks at the Launch of the Reform Immigration for America Campaign, saying, “The time to act is now.” Jun 3, 2009 John Podesta
The Green Bank ReportMay 21, 2009 The Green Bank A memo from John D. Podesta and Karen Kornbluh proposes a new green bank to finance the transition to a low-carbon economy. May 21, 2009 John Podesta, Karen Kornbluh
Seeking Pathways for U.S.-China Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change ArticleApril 8, 2009 Seeking Pathways for U.S.-China Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change In a speech in China last week, John Podesta proposed seeking new pathways for collaboration between the United States and China to solve the twin challenges of energy security and climate change. Apr 8, 2009 John Podesta
20 on the G20 ArticleApril 1, 2009 20 on the G20 The London Summit is an historic opportunity for developed and developing countries to begin to make a fundamental shift in the way they produce and use energy, writes John Podesta. Apr 1, 2009 John Podesta
Role of the U.S. in the World Order ArticleFebruary 4, 2009 Role of the U.S. in the World Order John D. Podesta speaks at the Sanderstolen Conference on Energy Policy in Norway about the need for U.S. leadership and action on climate change. Feb 4, 2009 John Podesta
Progressivism’s Role in the Economy, Health Care, Education, and the Climate ArticleOctober 1, 2008 Progressivism’s Role in the Economy, Health Care, Education, and the Climate What’s the difference between liberalism and progressivism? According to John Podesta, it is the “fire of social justice” that is often born from faith or a belief in a communitarian approach to the common good—as opposed to an individualistic approach. It is, in short, the idea that the current generation can expect to do a little better than the last. Oct 1, 2008 John Podesta
Too Much Secrecy Puts Our Nation at Risk ArticleSeptember 16, 2008 Too Much Secrecy Puts Our Nation at Risk CAPAF's John D. Podesta outlines to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution key recommendations for restoring the rule of law. Sep 16, 2008 John Podesta
Green Recovery ReportSeptember 9, 2008 Green Recovery John D. Podesta unveils a new program to create good jobs and build a low-carbon economy. Sep 9, 2008 John Podesta
NEEDED: Federal Action for Fair Funding of High-Poverty Schools ArticleAugust 1, 2008 NEEDED: Federal Action for Fair Funding of High-Poverty Schools The intense competition of the global economy demands that all of America’s young people receive the kind of education they need and deserve. Yet to make that happen, the United States must confront the fact that inequality continues to plague its public schools. Aug 1, 2008 John Podesta, Cynthia G. Brown
Doing our part to feed the world ArticleJuly 8, 2008 Doing our part to feed the world The evidence is clear that our global agricultural system is broken and that in our interdependent world, food security is a challenge we must tackle together. Jul 8, 2008 John Podesta
G8 Must Consider the Security Risks of Global Warming ArticleJune 30, 2008 G8 Must Consider the Security Risks of Global Warming The G8 cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the extreme security risks that climate change will pose to the international community, write John Podesta and Peter Ogden. Jun 30, 2008 John Podesta, Pete Ogden
Long and Short of Oil Price Spike ArticleJune 15, 2008 Long and Short of Oil Price Spike The high price of oil and gasoline is like the weather - everyone talks about it but no one does anything to fix it. That's certainly the case for the Bush administration. In 2006, President Bush said, "America is addicted to oil," yet his administration did nothing to reduce oil use. Had he acted in 2001, there would be millions more fuel-efficient cars on our roads today, cutting our oil use. Jun 15, 2008 John Podesta
A War We Must End ArticleFebruary 26, 2008 A War We Must End Despite the Democratic presidential candidates' expressed commitment to ending the war in Iraq, there is unease among the party's base. Some ardent activists have suggested that upon election, a new Democratic president will come under inordinate pressure to sustain the U.S. military commitment to Iraq, albeit with some modifications. This concern demonstrates both the difficulty of ending a controversial war and the necessity of doing so. Feb 26, 2008 John Podesta, Ray Takeyh, Lawrence J. Korb
Pentagon Faces a Battle on Climate Change ArticleFebruary 13, 2008 Pentagon Faces a Battle on Climate Change Feb 13, 2008 John Podesta, Pete Ogden