Why DACA Matters
DACA continues to be a lifeline for its beneficiaries, their families, and communities across the nation.
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.
A Comprehensive Plan To Manufacture, Finance, and Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine
Only a National Strategy To Combat COVID-19 Can Ensure a Full Economic Recovery
A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus
A Communications Strategy to End the COVID-19 Pandemic
How Biden’s Coronavirus Plan Funds and Supports State Vaccination Efforts
Help Is Here Weekly Roundup: How the American Rescue Plan Benefits State and Local Governments
See CAP Action’s weekly roundup of local stories and social media highlights from elected officials across the United States on how the American Rescue Plan is benefiting their communities.
Preventing and Removing Barriers to Housing Security for People With Criminal Convictions
Policymakers must take long-overdue action to undo intentionally harmful housing policies that discriminate against people with criminal records and perpetuate racial discrimination.
Reversing a Decade of Domestic Disinvestment
President Biden’s FY 2022 budget request must address years of cuts and underinvestment in critical government functions.
Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America Recovers From COVID-19
The American Rescue Plan expands health coverage and affordability for millions of people as the country climbs out of the coronavirus crisis.
American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts
States cut funding for public higher education by $1.9 billion this year; they must take advantage of state and local aid in the latest stimulus bill to avoid budget cuts next year.
Americans Want the Federal Government To Help People in Need
Results from a national survey of registered voters shed light on how Americans view the importance of the social safety net and other economic policies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Direct Cash Assistance and Tax Cuts in the American Rescue Plan Act
Cash benefits and tax cuts provided through the ARPA will help lay the groundwork for a rapid economic recovery.
Latinos Face Disproportionate Health and Economic Impacts From COVID-19
Congress and the Biden administration must act quickly to minimize further harm during the COVID-19 pandemic—particularly for Latinos and other communities of color.
The Economic Status of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
Policymakers must closely examine economic data on the experiences of AAPI women, before and during the coronavirus pandemic, in order to surface key barriers and shed light on effective policy solutions.
Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan
Faith-based organizations have a long history of fighting for economic justice.
New Hampshire Needs the American Rescue Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on New Hampshire communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class New Hampshirites are able to weather the storm.
Nevada Supports—and Needs—the American Rescue Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on Nevada communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class Nevadans are able to weather the storm.
Montana Needs the American Rescue Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on Montana communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class Montanans are able to weather the storm.
Maine Needs the American Rescue Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on Maine communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class Mainers are able to weather the storm.