A Better Way Forward: A Conversation with Governor JB Pritzker Past EventMarch 18, 2025 A Better Way Forward: A Conversation with Governor JB Pritzker Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) about the path forward. Center for American Progress Mar 18, 2025
Patrick Gaspard’s Statement for the Senate AI Insight Forum on Workforce ArticleJanuary 10, 2024 Patrick Gaspard’s Statement for the Senate AI Insight Forum on Workforce Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, attended Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's Senate Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum on Workforce in November 2023; his statement at the event addressed the challenges and opportunities of AI, and he urged Congress to act. Jan 10, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
Vaccine rollout is a success story unlike any in the world In the NewsJuly 9, 2021 Vaccine rollout is a success story unlike any in the world Authors Jill Rosenthal and Ben Hatt commend the United States’ vaccine rollout and explain what must be done to ensure its continued success in the months ahead. Jul 9, 2021 the Tyler Morning Telegraph Jill Rosenthal, Ben Hatt
Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families ArticleMay 27, 2021 Reinstating the LIFE Act and Eliminating Entry Bars Would Allow Millions of Immigrants To Stay With Their Families Reinstating the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act or eliminating the three- and 10-year entry bars, or making both changes, would allow many undocumented immigrants to gain legal status. May 27, 2021 Silva Mathema, Nicole Svajlenka, Sofia Carratala
A Profile of Immigrant Women in the Workforce ArticleMarch 10, 2021 A Profile of Immigrant Women in the Workforce Immigrant women are integral members of U.S. society, working across industries that serve all communities and spur economic growth. As the pandemic continues to disproportionately affect women in the workforce, future policy must consider the contributions and needs of immigrant women. Mar 10, 2021 Sofia Carratala, Nicole Svajlenka, Sarah Jane Glynn
Opinion: Trump’s conviction would finally complete the transfer of power ArticleFebruary 13, 2021 Opinion: Trump’s conviction would finally complete the transfer of power Ben Hatt describes why the Senate impeachment trial served as an opportunity to extinguish any attempt to delegitimize the Biden presidency. Feb 13, 2021 The American Independent Ben Hatt
White supremacy will not end overnight — will another Trump impeachment help? In the NewsJanuary 30, 2021 White supremacy will not end overnight — will another Trump impeachment help? Ben Hatt explains how the conviction of former President Donald Trump in a U.S. Senate impeachment trial can signal a commitment to comprehensive change. Jan 30, 2021 The Hill Ben Hatt
Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century ReportOctober 26, 2020 Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Program for the 21st Century The United States must learn from past experiences—from the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks through the Trump administration—to rebuild a resilient refugee resettlement program. Oct 26, 2020 Silva Mathema, Sofia Carratala
Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Fact SheetMay 7, 2020 Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Alleviating stark disparities in health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and mortality across racial and ethnic groups in the United States will require deliberate and long-term efforts. May 7, 2020 Sofia Carratala, Connor Maxwell
Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities ArticleMay 1, 2020 Federal Immigration Officials Must Take Immediate Action To Prevent Further Coronavirus Outbreaks at Detention Facilities As COVID-19 spreads exponentially at detention facilities nationwide, ICE’s inadequate response is leaving tens of thousands of detainees and facility staff, as well as broader communities, increasingly vulnerable. May 1, 2020 Sofia Carratala, Tom Jawetz
DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak ArticleMarch 10, 2020 DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue a formal statement suspending certain immigration enforcement initiatives to preserve life and safety during the coronavirus outbreak. Mar 10, 2020 Claudia Flores, Sofia Carratala, Tom Jawetz
States Are Making Progress on Expanding Access to Driver’s Licenses ArticleOctober 10, 2019 States Are Making Progress on Expanding Access to Driver’s Licenses Recent wins in state legislatures prove that expanding access to driver’s licenses for undocumented individuals benefits entire communities while promoting further integration of immigrant communities. Oct 10, 2019 Sofia Carratala