3 Lessons the 2012 Election Taught Us About the Progressive Coalition VideoDec 4, 2012 3 Lessons the 2012 Election Taught Us About the Progressive Coalition Ruy Teixeira explains why the 2008 presidential outcome was not a fluke and how the progressive coalition has made an impact in 2012. Dec 4, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The Need for Paid Sick Leave VideoAug 16, 2012 The Need for Paid Sick Leave Sarah Jane Glynn explains the benefits of implementing paid sick leave for our nation's workers. Aug 16, 2012 Sarah Jane Glynn
How Reducing Soot Pollution Can Save Lives InteractiveAug 9, 2012 How Reducing Soot Pollution Can Save Lives Dr. Christopher Lillis, an internal medicine doctor based in Virginia, explains why soot is hazardous to our public health, how it affects regular people, and the benefits of reducing soot pollution through new Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Aug 9, 2012 Dr. Christopher Lillis
The Carbon Pollution Rule and Global Warming VideoJun 18, 2012 The Carbon Pollution Rule and Global Warming Center for American Progress Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy Daniel J. Weiss explains why the Carbon Pollution Rule is important for the environment. Jun 18, 2012 Daniel J. Weiss
Why We Need A Stronger Volcker Rule VideoJun 5, 2012 Why We Need A Stronger Volcker Rule Jennifer Erickson explains what the Volcker Rule is and why it needs to be strengthened to prevent banks from taking risky investments with taxpayer dollars. Jun 5, 2012 Jennifer Erickson
Afghanistan’s Political Future VideoMay 17, 2012 Afghanistan’s Political Future Colin Cookman explains why the United States must focus on Afghanistan's political transition. May 17, 2012 Colin Cookman
Why Do Nations Fail? VideoApr 3, 2012 Why Do Nations Fail? Daron Acemoglu, MIT professor of economics and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book Why Nations Fail, explains how inequality threatens the United States and why we will overcome it. Apr 3, 2012 Daron Acemoglu
What to Do About Iran VideoMar 14, 2012 What to Do About Iran Brian Katulis says that the administration's strategy of diplomacy and economic sanctions in Iran is working. Mar 14, 2012 Brian Katulis
Who Is Joseph Kony? VideoMar 9, 2012 Who Is Joseph Kony? Sasha Lezhnev of the Enough Project, a Center for American Progress partner organization, explains who Joseph Kony is, what has been done to stop his brutal tactics and what still needs to be done to bring him to justice. Mar 9, 2012 Sasha Lezhnev
The Buffett Rule VideoFeb 29, 2012 The Buffett Rule Center for American Progress Director of Fiscal Reform Seth Hanlon explains why the Buffett Rule is a fair and necessary element of tax reform. Feb 29, 2012 Seth Hanlon
What Can Be Done About High Gas Prices? VideoFeb 23, 2012 What Can Be Done About High Gas Prices? Daniel J. Weiss explains why oil prices are so high and why conservative solutions like offshore drilling and the Keystone XL pipeline are misguided. Feb 23, 2012 Daniel J. Weiss
What China’s Leadership Transition Means for the United States VideoFeb 10, 2012 What China’s Leadership Transition Means for the United States Center for American Progress China Analyst Melanie Hart explains what U.S. policymakers need to know about China's 2012 leadership transition. Feb 10, 2012 Melanie Hart
Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class VideoJan 23, 2012 Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class Center for American Progress Senior Economist Heather Boushey explains why a strong middle class is so important for America. Jan 23, 2012 Heather Boushey
Ruy Teixeira on the Path to 270 Electoral Votes VideoJan 10, 2012 Ruy Teixeira on the Path to 270 Electoral Votes Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Ruy Teixeira outlines the demographic and economic factors that will drive the 2012 presidential election. Jan 10, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The EPA’s New Toxic Air Regulations VideoDec 21, 2011 The EPA’s New Toxic Air Regulations Carol Browner discusses the new air toxics standards from the EPA. Dec 21, 2011 Carol Browner
A Preview of the Durban Climate Change Conference VideoNov 28, 2011 A Preview of the Durban Climate Change Conference Andrew Light explains the state of the world's efforts to combat climate change heading into the conference, what is on the agenda, and how leaders can make progress. Nov 28, 2011 Andrew Light
The State of America’s Veterans VideoNov 10, 2011 The State of America’s Veterans Lawrence J. Korb discusses the state of America's veterans and the major issues they're facing right now. Nov 10, 2011 Lawrence J. Korb
Alabama Goes Extreme on Immigration VideoOct 31, 2011 Alabama Goes Extreme on Immigration Marshall Fitz gives the basics on Alabama's super stringent law and its consequences for the state. Oct 31, 2011 Marshall Fitz
Diversity in the Senior Ranks of the Federal Government VideoOct 20, 2011 Diversity in the Senior Ranks of the Federal Government Jitinder Kohli talks about the importance of increasing diversity in the highest levels of government. Oct 20, 2011 Jitinder Kohli
How to Help Somalia VideoOct 3, 2011 How to Help Somalia John Norris talks about why we need to move beyond crisis response to crisis prevention in failed states. Oct 3, 2011 John Norris
Richard Caperton on the Energy Department’s Loan Guarantee Program ArticleSep 15, 2011 Richard Caperton on the Energy Department’s Loan Guarantee Program Richard Caperton on the importance and success of the Energy Department's loan guarantee program. Sep 15, 2011 Richard W. Caperton
What Is Fear, Inc.? VideoAug 24, 2011 What Is Fear, Inc.? Faiz Shakir explains who's behind Islamophobia in America and how it's hurting the country. Aug 24, 2011 Faiz Shakir
Ensuring Afghanistan Can Stand on Its Own VideoAug 24, 2011 Ensuring Afghanistan Can Stand on Its Own Brian Katulis, back from a recent trip to Afghanistan, explains why the United States needs a plan to help the country stand on its own after U.S. troops withdraw. Aug 24, 2011 Brian Katulis
Getting Defense Spending Under Control VideoAug 11, 2011 Getting Defense Spending Under Control Lawrence J. Korb explains how defense fared in the debt ceiling deal, and why it's important to bring defense spending under control. Aug 11, 2011 Lawrence J. Korb
Why Is Illegal Immigration Down at the Southern Border? VideoAug 4, 2011 Why Is Illegal Immigration Down at the Southern Border? Marshall Fitz talks about why unauthorized immigration is decreasing and why that makes now an excellent time to start discussing comprehensive reform. Aug 4, 2011 Marshall Fitz
The Importance of Raising the Debt Ceiling ArticleJul 28, 2011 The Importance of Raising the Debt Ceiling Michael Linden explains why we must raise the debt ceiling, and what will happen if we don't. Jul 28, 2011 Michael Linden
LGBT Discrimination in Housing, Health Care, and Public Accommodations VideoJul 26, 2011 LGBT Discrimination in Housing, Health Care, and Public Accommodations Crosby Burns talks about discrimination against gay and transgender Americans in housing, health care, and public accommodations and how we can combat it. Jul 26, 2011 Crosby Burns
Why Is Mandating E-Verify a Problem? VideoJul 14, 2011 Why Is Mandating E-Verify a Problem? Philip E. Wolgin explains what E-Verify is and why mandating it for all U.S. employers is a mistake. Jul 14, 2011 Philip E. Wolgin
What’s Happening with the DREAM Act? VideoJul 11, 2011 What’s Happening with the DREAM Act? Angela Kelley discusses what's happening with the DREAM Act, and why the federal government should pass this piece of legislation. Jul 11, 2011 Angela Maria Kelley
The Impacts of the EPA’s Proposed Air Toxics Standards VideoJun 24, 2011 The Impacts of the EPA’s Proposed Air Toxics Standards EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe discusses the EPA's proposed protections. Jun 24, 2011 Bob Perciasepe
We Need to Clean Up Our Air VideoJun 21, 2011 We Need to Clean Up Our Air Jorge Madrid explains the costs of bad air and how we can make our air cleaner. Jun 21, 2011 Jorge Madrid
LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace VideoJun 13, 2011 LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace Jeff Krehely discusses the discrimination LGBT individuals face in the workplace, and how we can provide better protections for these workers. Jun 13, 2011 Jeff Krehely
Budgeting for Growth VideoJun 2, 2011 Budgeting for Growth Michael Linden talks about CAP's new deficit reduction plan and why it focuses on the middle class. Jun 2, 2011 Michael Linden
Why Oil Companies Don’t Need Tax Subsidies VideoMay 18, 2011 Why Oil Companies Don’t Need Tax Subsidies Seth Hanlon explains why we don't need to give tax subsidies to oil companies. May 18, 2011 Seth Hanlon
The Impact of Immigration Legislation VideoMay 10, 2011 The Impact of Immigration Legislation Angela Kelley discusses the ramifications of states considering their own immigration legislation. May 10, 2011 Angela Maria Kelley
The Benefits of Build America Bonds VideoApr 29, 2011 The Benefits of Build America Bonds Jordan Eizenga discusses the economic benefits of Build America Bonds. Apr 29, 2011 Jordan Eizenga
Equity Can Be Favorable to Economic Growth VideoApr 28, 2011 Equity Can Be Favorable to Economic Growth Emmanuel Saez discusses the effect of equity on economic growth. Apr 28, 2011 Emmanuel Saez
Equity Is a Superior Growth Model VideoApr 28, 2011 Equity Is a Superior Growth Model Manuel Pastor discusses the effect of equity on economic growth. Apr 28, 2011 Manuel Pastor
CAP Takes Questions on Internet Privacy from Facebook Users VideoApr 25, 2011 CAP Takes Questions on Internet Privacy from Facebook Users Peter Swire answers questions from Facebook users on Internet privacy. Apr 25, 2011 Peter Swire
Gulf Coast Recovery After the BP Oil Spill VideoApr 20, 2011 Gulf Coast Recovery After the BP Oil Spill Michael Conathan analyzes the Gulf Coast recovery process after the BP oil spill. Apr 20, 2011 Michael Conathan
Protecting Reproductive Rights in the Budget VideoApr 12, 2011 Protecting Reproductive Rights in the Budget Jessica Arons analyzes last week's budget deal with an eye on how it will affect women's access to reproductive health services. Apr 12, 2011 Jessica Arons
Hydraulic Fracturing and the Environment VideoApr 8, 2011 Hydraulic Fracturing and the Environment Dan Weiss explains hydraulic fracturing and what it means for the environment. Apr 8, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss
What Is the Current State of Black America? VideoApr 1, 2011 What Is the Current State of Black America? Erica Williams explains the social and economic state of African Americans in the United States. Apr 1, 2011 Erica Williams
What Are Just Jobs? VideoMar 31, 2011 What Are Just Jobs? Sabina Dewan explains why it's important to have just jobs worldwide. Mar 31, 2011 Sabina Dewan
The United States Needs to Develop a Broad Middle East Policy VideoMar 29, 2011 The United States Needs to Develop a Broad Middle East Policy Brian Katulis explains why we need to get out of reactive mode in the Middle East and develop a real plan with clear goals for the region. Mar 29, 2011 Brian Katulis
Why Should Latinos Demand a Strong EPA? VideoMar 24, 2011 Why Should Latinos Demand a Strong EPA? Jorge Madrid explains that Latinos face environmental risks and should back a strong EPA that can protect them. Mar 24, 2011 Jorge Madrid
How Our Growing Latino Population Can Improve Foreign Relations VideoMar 23, 2011 How Our Growing Latino Population Can Improve Foreign Relations Vanessa Cardenas discusses how the United States' Latino population can help boost relations with Latin America. Mar 23, 2011 Vanessa Cárdenas
Where Is the Labor Market Headed? VideoMar 4, 2011 Where Is the Labor Market Headed? Heather Boushey explains where the job market is headed and what policymakers can do to return us to full employment. Mar 4, 2011 Heather Boushey
Libya’s Political Crisis and What the United States Can Do VideoMar 3, 2011 Libya’s Political Crisis and What the United States Can Do Sarah Margon talks about Libya's political crisis, what the possible outcome could be, and how the United States can help. Mar 3, 2011 Sarah Margon
How Does Investment Help Economic Growth? VideoFeb 25, 2011 How Does Investment Help Economic Growth? Adam Hersh talks about the importance of public investment, what areas of investment help economic growth, and how the Republicans' continuing resolution will impact economic growth. Feb 25, 2011 Adam Hersh
Concentrating on U.S. Competitiveness VideoJan 31, 2011 Concentrating on U.S. Competitiveness Jitinder Kohli discusses how to enhance U.S. competitiveness. Jan 31, 2011 Jitinder Kohli
How to Strengthen U.S. Innovation VideoJan 28, 2011 How to Strengthen U.S. Innovation Kate Gordon discusses how the United States can remain a global innovation leader. Jan 28, 2011 Kate Gordon
The State of Communities of Color in 2011 VideoJan 21, 2011 The State of Communities of Color in 2011 Christian Weller explains the state of communities of color after the Great Recession and what policies can help them in the recovery. Jan 21, 2011 Christian E. Weller
What Are the Benefits of CLEAN Contracts? VideoJan 18, 2011 What Are the Benefits of CLEAN Contracts? Richard Caperton discusses how CLEAN contracts help make clean local energy accessible now. Jan 18, 2011 Richard W. Caperton
What Does Health Reform Repeal Mean for Americans? ArticleJan 7, 2011 What Does Health Reform Repeal Mean for Americans? Karen Davenport discusses the consequences of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Jan 7, 2011 Karen Davenport
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo VideoAug 7, 2009 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo Colin Thomas-Jensen talks about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's upcoming visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and how the United States can deal with the conflict there. Aug 7, 2009 Colin Thomas-Jensen