10 Far-Reaching Congressional Ethics Reforms to Strengthen U.S. Democracy
Congress must get its house in order by passing bold reforms to help ensure it is working for the people—not for wealthy special interests.
Reports
Guns, Lies, and Fear
The National Rifle Association uses messaging strategies employed by dictators and demagogues to advance its gun rights narrative within the United States.
Infrastructure Investment Must Create Good Jobs for All
Federal lawmakers can support America’s 21st century competitiveness by ensuring that any federal infrastructure plan invests in good jobs.
Equity-Oriented Workforce Strategies for a Progressive Infrastructure Plan
An equitable federal infrastructure plan must include workforce development strategies aimed at recruitment, stability, and career advancement for local and regional communities.
How the Trump Administration Is Undoing College Accreditation
Regulatory changes would weaken the ability of accreditors to serve as watchdogs over colleges and remove mechanisms to hold accreditors responsible for oversight.
Harnessing State Child Tax Credits Will Dramatically Reduce Child Poverty
By introducing a state child tax credit—or improving an existing credit—state policymakers can substantially reduce child poverty, increase family economic security, and invest in their state’s next generation.
Religious Liberty Should Do No Harm
Policymakers should ensure that religious liberty extends to all Americans—and that it is not misused as a license to discriminate.
Bold Democracy Reforms That Build on H.R. 1
Americans are expecting leaders to offer far-reaching democracy reform solutions to return power to the people.
State Options for Making Wise Investments in the Direct Care Workforce
Policymakers must invest in strengthening the direct care workforce in order to improve the quality of care delivered to patients and to achieve better value for every dollar spent on long-term services and supports.
Excess Administrative Costs Burden the U.S. Health Care System
Reforms to cut waste in health care financing would save billions of dollars annually.
Progressive Governance Can Turn the Tide for Black Farmers
Inclusive progressive solutions are key to addressing the structural racism of previous U.S. farm policies—something that nearly wiped out black farmers.
Toward a Robust Competition Policy
Entry barriers in many sectors—especially in communications services, health care, and information technology—have created an environment in which firms can earn profits well above competitive levels.
Fact Sheet: Toward a Robust Competition Policy
The rise of firms earning monopolistic returns calls for new policy measures to reduce barriers to entry and increase competition.
Fact Sheet: Limit, Leverage, and Compete
Competition with China provides an opportunity for the United States to get its own house in order.
Limit, Leverage, and Compete: A New Strategy on China
Competition with China provides an opportunity for the United States to get its own house in order.