The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Forcing Millennial Mothers Out of the Workforce
Without federal relief funds, many child care programs will close, disproportionately affecting women’s labor force participation.
Coronavirus
The Center for American Progress provides coverage and analysis of the effects and implications of the coronavirus nationally and globally, from homeland security to health and economic policy.
The Opportunity and Counseling Corps: Helping K-12 Students and Young Adults Recover From the Coronavirus Crisis
Investing in an Opportunity and Counseling Corps would provide tutoring, counseling, and other supports to students as well as employment and skill development for young adults to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus.
STATEMENT: CAP Economist Michael Madowitz on the July 2020 Jobs Report
Washington, D.C. — Center for American Progress Economist Michael Madowitz released the following statement today on the July 2020 employment situation figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: After the worst GDP report in U.S. history last week, today’s jobs numbers cement President Donald Trump’s position as the worst jobs president in recorded history. Economists and public health...
The Supreme Court’s Failed Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Supreme Court’s response to the coronavirus pandemic lacked organization and transparency, and it must be better prepared for the future.
A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus
Premature reopening of indoor dining and bars in other U.S. regions has been followed by spread of the virus.
COVID-19 second stimulus package standoff highlights Trump’s flawed economic agenda
Amid stalled negotiations on a second COVID-19 stimulus package, Brian Katulis and Aaron Klein discuss how President Trump's governing agenda guts America's global competitiveness.
Creating Strong Building Blocks for Every Student
This report details the components needed to effectively prepare middle school students for rigorous high school pathways that will lead to success in college and careers.
Bridging the Water Access Gap Through COVID-19 Relief
In its next COVID-19 relief package, Congress must include specific environmental justice provisions to ensure equitable access to safe, clean drinking water and sanitation services.
Policymakers Must Fund Home Visiting Programs During COVID-19
In states and tribal communities across the country, home visitors continue to support families’ basic needs and emotional well-being throughout a period of high stress and economic instability brought on by the pandemic and recession.
A Call for Effective Emergency Management in Correctional Facilities During COVID-19
The safety and health of prison and jail populations must be prioritized to protect incarcerated individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies.
The Fed’s Oil and Gas Bailout Is a Mistake
The Federal Reserve should not be throwing a public lifeline to an industry that is stoking serious risks to the financial system, economy, and environment.
RELEASE: Advocates Call on Congress To More Equitably Distribute Higher Education Stimulus
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Center for American Progress and other advocates representing students and taxpayers sent a letter to leaders in Congress calling on them to adopt in COVID-19 relief legislation a distribution formula for higher education stimulus that is more equitable than that used in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which...
Social Security Benefits for Workers Turning 60 in 2020 Will Very Likely Drop Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Congress could pass legislation that would prevent this outcome.
States Must Boost Voter Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic
All Americans should have access to online and same-day voter registration.
Mental Health Support for Students of Color During and After the Coronavirus Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, schools need additional mental health funding and support that is implemented with a racial equity lens.