Ban Lobbyists from Fundraising for Politicians
To reduce the undue influence of big money in politics, Congress and state legislators should ban lobbyists from fundraising for candidates for public office.
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Ban Committee-Related Campaign Contributions to State Legislators
In order to restore government for the people, state legislators should stop accepting contributions from interests under the jurisdiction of their committees.
How College Accreditors Miss the Mark on Student Outcomes
The opportunity to ensure strong student outcomes in postsecondary education exists—accreditors just have to be willing to take it.
When Communities Didn’t Have a Say
President Trump wants to take America back to the days before the National Environmental Policy Act; these stories show why that would be disastrous.
Policy Options to Encourage All-Payer Claims Databases
After a 2016 Supreme Court decision, policymakers must re-evaluate strategies for collecting health care data.
Second Chance Cities: Local Efforts to Promote Re-Entry Success
In honor of Second Chance Month, Prison Fellowship’s campaign to eliminate barriers to opportunity for justice-involved Americans, CAP is highlighting the range of approaches that cities have adopted to promote second chances for all of their residents.
Advancing Ownership in Cutting-Edge Industries
The federal government can bring broad-based equity compensation and profit-sharing to frontline workers in the technology sector.
Racism: The Evergreen Toxin Killing Black Mothers and Infants
A growing body of research on U.S. maternal and infant mortality rates among African Americans suggests that the nation must confront racism.
Do Not Fall for the Hype on U.S.-China Natural Gas Trade
The Trump administration’s obsession with fossil fuel exports plays into Beijing’s grand strategy to become the next high-tech superpower.
Economic Integration and Political Reconciliation in Iraq
Restoring Christian religious communities and other minorities in Iraq will foster stability and enhance development.
5 Questions for the Fed’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
The Fed’s vice chairman for supervision will face questions on a range of financial regulatory issues when he testifies on the Hill this week.
America’s Electoral Future
The demographics of the United States are projected to become much more diverse in the coming decades and will have significant effects on the presidential election in 2020 and beyond.
Head Start in Rural America
These 10 state facts sheets provide comprehensive new information on the number of rural families served by Head Start, including rates of health service delivery.
Rural Pragmatism
Rural communities across the country are moving beyond reliance on boom-and-bust extractive industries toward a more prosperous and sustainable future that is rooted in their land, history, and way of life.
5 Facts About the Proposed Student Loan Repayment System
Although the recently proposed federal student loan repayment system has many good elements, questions linger about its complexity and how contractors would be held accountable.