The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices ReportJuly 1, 2026 The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices A new CAP analysis shows that, since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the NLRB is increasingly likely to dismiss charges that unions and workers file alleging that employers have committed unfair labor practices. Jul 1, 2026 Aurelia Glass
What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In the NewsJune 30, 2026 What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In an op-ed for Devex, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that recent screwworm and Ebola outbreaks demonstrate how, by defunding global health systems, the Trump administration undermines American public safety. Jun 30, 2026 Devex Daniele Nyirandutiye
Censored: Erasing 250 Years of American History on Public Lands ArticleJune 30, 2026 Censored: Erasing 250 Years of American History on Public Lands CAP analysis of a leaked Department of the Interior database reveals the scope and scale of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized histories—along with science-related content—from public lands nationwide. Jun 30, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mariam Rashid, Kendra Hughes
On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind ArticleJune 25, 2026 On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind One year after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks. Jun 25, 2026 Amina Khalique, Natasha Murphy
Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy ArticleJune 25, 2026 Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from more than 86 million acres of public lands, threatening beloved landscapes and wildlife across the country. Jun 25, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
The Interest Rate Penalty From Trump’s War With Iran ArticleJune 23, 2026 The Interest Rate Penalty From Trump’s War With Iran The war has pushed up interest rates by 0.5 percentage points, which will likely stay elevated even under an interim agreement. American households will spend an additional $4.6 billion, nonfinancial businesses will spend $12.7 billion, and the government will pay $30.8 billion more in borrowing costs this year as a result. Jun 23, 2026 Christian E. Weller
Why the National Debt Matters More Than It Used To and Why We Should Not Count on AI To Fix the Problem ReportJune 23, 2026 Why the National Debt Matters More Than It Used To and Why We Should Not Count on AI To Fix the Problem Federal debt is larger and more expensive than in previous generations. Here is a data-driven look at what that means for the U.S. economy. Jun 23, 2026 Bobby Kogan, Jared Bernstein
Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers VideoJune 15, 2026 Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers This video highlights the experience of Alondra, an emergency department registered nurse and DACA recipient who has to cross state lines to work as a nurse because of state licensing barriers. Her story illustrates both the obstacles facing DACA nurses and the vital role they play in strengthening America's nursing workforce. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
A Call for Ocean Protection in All 35 Coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories ArticleJune 15, 2026 A Call for Ocean Protection in All 35 Coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories B.E.A.C.H. 35 proposes a national pledge to protect at least one beloved ocean habitat in all 35 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories by 2030, a pivotal shift that prioritizes critical habitats, quality, equity, and local, community-led stewardship. Jun 15, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Suraida Nañez-James
America Is Running Out of Nurses, and DACA Recipients Are Helping Provide Critical Care to Communities Despite Threats of Deportation From the Trump Administration ReportJune 15, 2026 America Is Running Out of Nurses, and DACA Recipients Are Helping Provide Critical Care to Communities Despite Threats of Deportation From the Trump Administration Through in-depth interviews with three registered nurses who have DACA, this report examines the vital contributions of DACA nurses to the health care workforce amid a growing national nursing shortage. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250 ReportJune 15, 2026 Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250 This report brings together diverse voices in an expression of solidarity against a backdrop of the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission to share why religious freedom matters and to protect religious freedom for all. Jun 15, 2026 American Humanist Association, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Interfaith Alliance, 1 More Center for American Progress
How Trump’s Cuts to FEMA and NWS Are Leaving Communities Defenseless Against Extreme Weather Disasters ArticleJune 10, 2026 How Trump’s Cuts to FEMA and NWS Are Leaving Communities Defenseless Against Extreme Weather Disasters Federal agencies help Americans prepare for, survive, and recover from extreme weather disasters, but the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Federal Emergency Management Agency weaken that lifeline at every stage of a storm. Jun 10, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.