The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action ReportMar 25, 2024 The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action As legislation on voting rights awaits action in Congress—and states continue to pass restrictive, discriminatory voting policies and the courts strip federal voter protections—states must step up and protect the right to vote. Mar 25, 2024 Rebecca Mears
What To Read Before the 2024 State of the Union ArticleMar 4, 2024 What To Read Before the 2024 State of the Union Democracy, the economy, and our freedoms: These are the topics expected to be spotlighted by President Joe Biden during his third State of the Union address. Mar 4, 2024 Caroline Alt, Ming Gault, Sabrina Savoie
Opinion: Make all votes count under national popular vote bill In the NewsFeb 11, 2024 Opinion: Make all votes count under national popular vote bill In an op-ed for The Detroit News, Patrick Gaspard and co-author Stephen Silberstein urge Michigan policymakers to pass the National Popular Vote bill. Feb 11, 2024 The Detroit News Patrick Gaspard, Stephen Silberstein
8 Ways To Protect American Democracy ReportJan 4, 2024 8 Ways To Protect American Democracy To safeguard American democracy, it is important to both protect elections in 2024 and address systemic issues to protect those in the future. Jan 4, 2024 Rebecca Mears, Greta Bedekovics
Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina ReportDec 7, 2023 Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina Partisan legislators in Wisconsin and North Carolina are aggressively erecting anti-democracy barriers to lock out a growing political majority and hinder America’s progress. Dec 7, 2023 Michael Sozan
Is Alaska the Secret to Saving American Democracy? Past EventNov 19, 2023 Is Alaska the Secret to Saving American Democracy? How Electoral System Reform Can Reduce Polarization, Increase Voters’ Choices, and Incentivize Bipartisan Policymaking Nov 19, 2023 State Sen. Cathy Giessel, State Rep. Calvin Schrage, State Rep. Genevieve Mina, 1 More Rebecca Mears
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy ArticleAug 16, 2023 9 Ways the Freedom to Vote Act Would Strengthen Democracy This transformative federal legislation would bolster democracy by expanding the right to vote, combating corruption, and reducing dangerous political extremism. Aug 16, 2023 Michael Sozan, Greta Bedekovics
Supreme Court’s Decision in Moore v. Harper Is a Win for Democracy, But Some Questions Remain Unanswered ArticleJul 24, 2023 Supreme Court’s Decision in Moore v. Harper Is a Win for Democracy, But Some Questions Remain Unanswered The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a maximalist interpretation of the independent state legislature theory while leaving the door open for future litigation. Jul 24, 2023 Michael Sozan
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term. May 31, 2023 Sam Hananel
Prominent Conservatives Warn About Dangerous Potential Repercussions of Moore v. Harper ArticleMar 15, 2023 Prominent Conservatives Warn About Dangerous Potential Repercussions of Moore v. Harper Conservative experts are sending sharp warnings that the meritless independent state legislature theory could undermine democracy and should be rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts. Mar 15, 2023 Michael Sozan
It’s Time To Talk About Electoral Reform ReportJan 31, 2023 It’s Time To Talk About Electoral Reform To fix the dysfunction in American politics, reformers should consider fundamental changes to the electoral rules. Jan 31, 2023 Alex Tausanovitch
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice 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 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.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.