Abortion Access Mapped by Congressional District ArticleApril 21, 2024 Abortion Access Mapped by Congressional District Who is the typical woman of reproductive age in each congressional district? What is her income? What is her demographic profile? Does she live in poverty? How far must she travel to get an abortion? A new Center for American Progress analysis answers these questions and more for the districts of the 118th Congress (January 2023–January 2025). Apr 21, 2024 Sara Estep
CAP Changemakers: The Intersectionality of Black Maternal Health Care and Abortion Access VideoApril 17, 2024 CAP Changemakers: The Intersectionality of Black Maternal Health Care and Abortion Access This conversation with Sabrina Talukder and Dr. Jamila K. Taylor highlights the vital intersection of Black maternal health care and abortion access, advocating for equitable policies and dignified care for marginalized communities. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Jamila Taylor, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage
CAP Changemakers: Pathway to the ACA VideoApril 17, 2024 CAP Changemakers: Pathway to the ACA This conversation with Emily Gee and Karen Davenport, highlights CAP's role in the development of the Affordable Care Act. Apr 17, 2024 Emily Gee, Karen Davenport, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMarch 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Collapsed I-95 Bridge Is Rebuilt by Union Workers VideoDecember 11, 2023 Collapsed I-95 Bridge Is Rebuilt by Union Workers After the collapse of the I-95 bridge, government funding and union trade workers came together to rebuild the infrastructure faster than anyone predicted. Dec 11, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan
20 Years of Fighting for Our Democracy VideoDecember 6, 2023 20 Years of Fighting for Our Democracy For 20 years, CAP has been fighting to preserve our democracy and support working families across the country. Dec 6, 2023 Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
Extreme Heat in Phoenix and the Inflation Reduction Act VideoNovember 28, 2023 Extreme Heat in Phoenix and the Inflation Reduction Act Amid record heat this year, the city of Phoenix is offering programs and services to keep people cool—with help from the Inflation Reduction Act. Nov 28, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Jeremy Hill
A Tribute to CAP Founder John Podesta VideoNovember 21, 2023 A Tribute to CAP Founder John Podesta John Podesta has made his mark on many people through his various skill sets, his impressive work in politics, and his role as a mentor. Nov 21, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 4 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
CAP’s Role in the Affordable Care Act VideoNovember 13, 2023 CAP’s Role in the Affordable Care Act CAP played a major role in passing—and then defending—the Affordable Care Act, which has since saved countless lives and made health care more accessible to all Americans. Nov 13, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Jeremy Hill
The Origins of the Center for American Progress VideoNovember 7, 2023 The Origins of the Center for American Progress After 20 years of serving the American people, CAP’s original founders reflect on the journey that the organization has taken from 2003 to the present day. Nov 7, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 4 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
The Center for American Progress Is Celebrating 20 Years VideoNovember 1, 2023 The Center for American Progress Is Celebrating 20 Years CAP has been around for 20 years, and it has been an integral organization in the fight for the rights of the American people. Nov 1, 2023 Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
The Top 9 Moments From the 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference ArticleOctober 26, 2023 The Top 9 Moments From the 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Here's what America's leaders and change-makers have to say on how to fight for inclusive progress for the nation. Oct 26, 2023 Audrey Smith, Abby Alexander
The 2023 Farm Bill Must Address Inequities in the Land-Grant University System ReportJuly 26, 2023 The 2023 Farm Bill Must Address Inequities in the Land-Grant University System Despite the wide-ranging contributions that HBCUs and Tribal colleges have made to agriculture and conservation, these institutions receive fewer research and extension opportunities than their predominantly white peers. Jul 26, 2023 Sara Partridge
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJune 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe Doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners detail their experiences since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023
Biden Administration Investment Tracker ArticleJune 15, 2023 Biden Administration Investment Tracker Use this tool to learn more about local projects in your community, and across the country, supported by the Biden administration’s economic laws. Jun 15, 2023 Will Ragland, Ryan Koronowski
A Year After the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Trends in State Abortion Laws Have Emerged ReportJune 15, 2023 A Year After the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Trends in State Abortion Laws Have Emerged In the absence of federal protections, state legislatures have become arbiters of abortion access, with some states banning or severely restricting abortion and others improving and protecting it. Jun 15, 2023 Becca Damante, Kierra B. Jones
State and Local Leaders Summit Past EventFebruary 8, 2023 State and Local Leaders Summit Governors and mayors will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform their economies in the months and years ahead. Feb 8, 2023
Advancing Contraception Access in States Through One-Year Dispensing and Extended Supply Policies ReportJanuary 9, 2023 Advancing Contraception Access in States Through One-Year Dispensing and Extended Supply Policies This is the first installment in the Center for American Progress’ series highlighting best practices to improve and expand contraceptive access at the state level. Jan 9, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Abortion Bans Will Result in More Women Dying ArticleNovember 2, 2022 Abortion Bans Will Result in More Women Dying Pregnancy carries risks, including death. Without abortion access, more women will die. Nov 2, 2022 Elyssa Spitzer, Tracy Weitz, Maggie Jo Buchanan
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAugust 3, 2022 After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans. Aug 3, 2022 Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families ReportJuly 15, 2022 A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families Understanding how the key social determinants of health—including housing, employment, and education—affect perinatal health is critical to ensuring that federal policies support healthy babies and families. Jul 15, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Marquisha Johns, Osub Ahmed, 2 More Maggie Jo Buchanan, Arohi Pathak
Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems ReportSeptember 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Effective and Equitable Assessment Systems This analysis of testing in schools shows what the current debate gets wrong, and how educators and policymakers can create a future where assessments are a more effective part of the teaching and learning system. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Jamil Modaffari
Future of Testing in Education: Artificial Intelligence ReportSeptember 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: Artificial Intelligence Technology and artificial intelligence can vastly improve the types of assessments teachers use to guide students in their learning. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Ulrich Boser
Future of Testing in Education: The Way Forward for State Standardized Tests ReportSeptember 16, 2021 Future of Testing in Education: The Way Forward for State Standardized Tests There are valid criticisms about the current structure of state standardized testing in schools; the solution is not to get rid of these assessments but rather to design them differently. Sep 16, 2021 Laura Jimenez, Ulrich Boser
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized ReportJuly 7, 2021 The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized State and local progress can inform federal action to support high-quality, union jobs building the clean economy. Jul 7, 2021 Rita Cliffton, Malkie Wall, Sam Ricketts, 3 More Kevin Lee, Jessica Eckdish, Karla Walter
Implementing Biden’s Justice40 Commitment To Combat Environmental Racism ReportJune 22, 2021 Implementing Biden’s Justice40 Commitment To Combat Environmental Racism To maximize the near-term benefits of climate and clean energy investments delivered to disadvantaged communities, the White House must work to remove funding barriers and strengthen existing programs. Jun 22, 2021 Cathleen Kelly, Mikyla Reta
Climate Deniers in the 117th Congress ArticleMarch 30, 2021 Climate Deniers in the 117th Congress There are 139 elected officials in the 117th Congress who still deny the scientific consensus of human-caused climate change. Mar 30, 2021 Ari Drennen, Sally Hardin
Public Education Opportunity Grants ReportOctober 8, 2020 Public Education Opportunity Grants The Center for American Progress is proposing a new federal grant program to dramatically increase the federal investment in K-12 education and make education funding more equitable at the federal, state, and local levels. Oct 8, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin, 1 More Khalilah M. Harris
The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall ReportOctober 7, 2020 The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall A closer look at the revenue gaps between community colleges and public four-year institutions reveals significant inequities and underscores the need for reform. Oct 7, 2020 Victoria Yuen
The Nature Gap ReportJuly 21, 2020 The Nature Gap People of color, families with children, and low-income communities are most likely to be deprived of the benefits that nature provides. Jul 21, 2020 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Sahir Doshi, Shanna Edberg, 1 More Robert Fanger
America Needs Coronavirus Recovery Legislation to Meet the Magnitude of the Crisis at Hand ArticleApril 8, 2020 America Needs Coronavirus Recovery Legislation to Meet the Magnitude of the Crisis at Hand Congress must act quickly to provide additional relief, commensurate with the scale of the current public health and economic crises. Apr 8, 2020 Center for American Progress
Transforming the Culture of Power ReportOctober 31, 2019 Transforming the Culture of Power Dismantling the culture of power that sustains and fuels gender-based violence requires a comprehensive, national strategy that connects meaningful policy solutions across the diverse issues affecting survivors and communities. Oct 31, 2019 Jocelyn Frye, Shilpa Phadke, Robin Bleiweis, 6 More Maggie Jo Buchanan, Danielle Corley, Osub Ahmed, Rebecca Cokley, Laura E. Durso, Chelsea Parsons
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
A Quality Education for Every Child ReportJuly 2, 2019 A Quality Education for Every Child The time is now for policymakers to take a bold and comprehensive approach to K-12 education. Jul 2, 2019 Scott Sargrad, Khalilah M. Harris, Lisette Partelow, 2 More Neil Campbell, Laura Jimenez
Bold Ideas for State Action ReportMay 10, 2018 Bold Ideas for State Action Americans are ready for states—the laboratories of democracy—to offer a new progressive vision for shared prosperity. This report presents a menu of state policy priorities to help people secure good jobs and good wages and to support strong and healthy communities in which all people are treated fairly and equitably. May 10, 2018 Center for American Progress
Medicare Extra for All ReportFebruary 22, 2018 Medicare Extra for All This proposal guarantees the right of all Americans to enroll in the same high-quality plan modeled after the Medicare program. Feb 22, 2018 The CAP Health Policy Team