Distorted Districts, Distorted Laws
When legislators pick their voters through gerrymandering, they are less accountable and responsive to the public policy preferences of their constituents.
Reports
The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act
Passing the Dream Act and putting young unauthorized immigrants on a pathway to citizenship would bring substantial benefits for the U.S. economy.
State Policies Can Unleash U.S. Commercial Offshore Wind Development
Leadership by governors and lawmakers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York demonstrates how key reforms can drive private investment in an abundant, climate-safe resource.
America Needs More Teachers of Color and a More Selective Teaching Profession
States, teacher preparation programs, and alternative certification programs are taking steps to build a more diverse and selective pool of educators.
Home Visiting Programs Are Vital for Maternal and Infant Health
The federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program provides evidence-based services to mothers and children that help their whole families.
Election Infrastructure: Vulnerabilities and Solutions
This fact sheet highlights nine practical steps that local, state, and federal officials can take to create resilient elections and protect self-government.
Congress Can Lead on Criminal Justice Reform Through Funding Choices
While the Trump administration slashes support for criminal justice reform, Congress can push the country toward smart criminal justice policies through appropriations.
A Blueprint for Child Care Reform
A significant federal investment in child care is urgently needed to make child care more affordable for and accessible to families, promote healthy development in young children, and create well-paying jobs in the growing care industry.
How the United States Can Remain Engaged in International Climate Finance
A new climate fund could allow Americans to support the global climate effort.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Most part-time college students never make it to graduation. The higher education system must do better.
The Stakes Are Too High to Ignore the Trump-DeVos Agenda
Students and schools need advocates to fight to preserve federal funding and minimize the damage of Trump-DeVos proposals.
Getting Real on Sanctions Is Key to Pressuring North Korea
Overlooking some of Pyongyang’s biggest weak spots and allowing Beijing to pretend it doesn’t own the North Korea problem undermines U.S. efforts to address the North Korean threat.
Mapping America’s Child Care Deserts
CAP’s geographic study of child care markets finds that approximately half of Americans across 22 states live in areas with an undersupply of child care options.
Playing the Long Game
The Trump administration should not walk away from a decade of U.S. investment in Lebanon’s armed forces and counterterrorism institutions, which remain on the front line of the campaign against the Islamic State.
The Potential Impact of PAYGO Rules on Tax Legislation
Pay-as-you-go rules could be used to combat congressional Republican attempts to cut taxes for the wealthy that add to the federal deficit and debt.