Assessing China’s Energy and Climate Goals
Beijing recently released modest near-term climate targets that will make it more difficult for China to meet its own carbon neutrality goal—and for other nations to meet global climate stabilization goals.
Reports
The Education Data That Matter Most to Parents and School Stakeholders
The current K-12 accountability system provides important information for education leaders, but local school communities need access to other timely and useful data to help improve the quality of education each child receives.
Public Options Will Improve Health Equity Across the Country
Heath reforms to expand coverage and lower costs can be designed to also address health inequities and disparities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Industry Immunity
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prevents the gun industry from being held accountable for harm caused and disincentivizes the industry from ensuring consumer safety.
Building Back Better: Investing in Improving Schools, Creating Jobs, and Strengthening Families and Our Economy
Rasheed Malik, senior policy analyst for Early Childhood Policy at the Center for American Progress, testified before a hearing on the importance of investing in schools and child care to strengthen families and the economy at the U.S. House of Representatives on April 28, 2021.
An Urgent Rescue Plan for Puerto Rico
The Biden administration has pledged to provide Puerto Rico—home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens—with the resources and technical assistance it needs to recover and prosper in the wake of multiple natural disasters and ongoing economic and fiscal crises.
The Path to Higher, More Inclusive Economic Growth and Good Jobs
The enacted American Rescue Plan and the proposed American Jobs Plan should only be the start of the federal government’s bold investments to boost economic growth for all.
Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence and Firearms
Serious gaps in federal law allow loopholes for some domestic violence abusers to access firearms, intensifying harm in moments that are already dangerous for survivors.
How Infrastructure Reform Can Prioritize Ocean Climate Action
As the Biden administration and Congress pursue ambitious infrastructure investments, they should look to the ocean to build a clean energy future.
Preparing Students of Color for the Future Workforce
Community members in Indiana and New Mexico provide context on how Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students should be fully prepared for the future workforce.
5 Ways To Improve Maternal Health by Addressing the Climate Crisis
Policy solutions to improve maternal health are urgently needed so that pregnant and postpartum people are prepared for a new climate future.
Fact Sheet: A National Policy Blueprint To End White Supremacist Violence
This fact sheet outlines a comprehensive strategy for tackling the urgent and complex threat of white supremacist violence.
A National Policy Blueprint To End White Supremacist Violence
America needs a comprehensive strategy to tackle the urgent and complex threat of white supremacist violence.
Raising Standards for Fast-Food Workers in California
A sectoral council is well-suited to address the fast-food industry’s unique challenges and improve working conditions.
The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization
It is time to end the federal criminalization of marijuana and right the wrongs caused by the war on drugs—especially for communities of color.