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2023 Progressive Wins

This year saw protections for transgender rights, women's rights, the environment, and U.S. democracy overall, as well as strides in building the economy and keeping communities safe.

20 Years of Fighting for Our Democracy

For 20 years, CAP has been fighting to preserve our democracy and support working families across the country.

The Origins of the Center for American Progress

After 20 years of serving the American people, CAP’s original founders reflect on the journey that the organization has taken from 2003 to the present day.

The Center for American Progress Is Celebrating 20 Years

CAP has been around for 20 years, and it has been an integral organization in the fight for the rights of the American people.

It’s Time To Protect Bristol Bay

The EPA should protect Bristol Bay under the Clean Water Act to ensure that its waters can continue to support local fisheries, Indigenous tribes, and the Alaskan economy.

Discrimination and Experiences Among LGBTQ People in the US: 2020 Survey Results

This data interactive displays the results of CAP’s national survey of LGBTQ individuals.

Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained

Americans’ civil liberties are in danger if Congress does not ensure that ordinary people can hold state and federal officials accountable for wrongdoing.

‘We Need To Take Away Children’: Former Administration Officials Were ‘Driving Force’ Behind Family Separation Policy

The horrors of family separation and the lasting harms of these policies on children shall remain in the minds of every American.

The Cost of Child Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

States can use this interactive calculator to estimate the increased cost of providing child care that meets coronavirus guidelines.

Community-Based Doulas and Midwives on Addressing the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis

Midwives and doulas discuss their important role in addressing the U.S. maternal health crisis.

Affordable Care Act Repeal by State

This interactive allows users to see the harms that would result if the Affordable Care Act were repealed, with data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Why We Fight To End Gun Violence

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Violence

Barbara, Rachel, and Marcy are fighting to end gun violence to help make the world a safer place for women and other survivors of domestic violence.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Our Youth

Tia, Aalayah, and Teyonna are fighting to end gun violence to make sure that young people have a chance to reach their full potential.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Shirley Carter

Shirley Carter shares her story about why now is the time to end gun violence.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Andrea Murray

Andrea Murray is fighting to end gun violence to honor her father.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Maria-Teresa Liebermann-Parraga

Maria-Teresa Liebermann-Parraga is fighting to end gun violence for communities both in the United States and abroad.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Milagros Burgos

Milagros Burgos is fighting to end gun violence to make sure that people are safe in their own homes.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Davoria Williams

Davoria Williams explains how her personal experiences and stories have pushed her to join the fight to end gun violence.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: The DaSilva Family

The DaSilva family is fighting to end gun violence in order to prevent families from losing their loved ones.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Judy Schneider-Wallace

Judy Schneider-Wallace is joining the fight to end gun violence in memory of her late husband.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: John Lindsay-Poland

John Lindsay-Poland explains that he's fighting to end gun violence in order to make the world a safer place.

Why I Fight To End Gun Violence: Robin Brinkley White

Robin Brinkley White describes the impact of gun violence on her life and why she's fighting to end this epidemic.

‘It Would Bring so Much Relief to so Many People:’ How Washington’s Clean Slate Legislation Could Give People a Second Chance

Carolina earned her second chance; Washington should let her have it.

Interactive: Opportunities for States To Improve Infant Health Outcomes

This interactive allows users to see states' progress toward implementing policies to improve maternal and infant mortality and eliminate racial disparities in health across three domains: healthy families, economic and work supports, and infant health outcomes.

Interactive: Exploring Infant Health Outcomes Across Race and Ethnicity and by State

This interactive allows users to view the most recent available data on infant health outcomes across states and compare demographic groups to see how outcomes differ by race and ethnicity.

End Gerrymandering To Help Prevent Gun Violence

Putting an end to gerrymandering could lead to tougher gun legislation at the state level—and, as a result, safer communities.

‘If You Are Telling Someone They Can Come Home One Day, They Deserve a Second Chance.’

With the passage of Michigan’s Clean Slate bill, people like Jarret could finally have a second chance.

How to Fix Gerrymandering

Implementing voter-determined districts is a sensible way to end partisan gerrymandering and ensure fair representation.

‘A Mistake Shouldn’t Sit on Your Shoulders.’

As Pennsylvania’s historic Clean Slate Act takes effect, people like Keith will finally have their minor criminal records cleared so that they can have a second chance.

‘I Can Celebrate and Say I’m Free:’ How Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act Can Give People a Second Chance

A new bill introduced in Connecticut called the Clean Slate Act would make expungement for people automatic after they remain crime-free for a set period of time.

Protecting Dreamers and TPS Holders: An Urgent Situation for America’s Classrooms

Educators share how the uncertainty surrounding Dreamers and long-time residents, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, is affecting their students.

No More Thoughts. No More Prayers. It’s Time for Action on Gun Violence.

The families of gun violence victims are speaking up and telling their elected officials that the United States' gun violence epidemic has gone on for far too long.

Families and Educators Benefit from Congress’ Increase in Child Care Funding

In 2018, Congress passed the United States’ largest ever increase of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, giving states across the nation more than $2 billion additional each year to invest in child care.

Infographic: How Prison Reform Works in the FIRST STEP Act

This infographic serves as a visual representation of the FIRST STEP Act’s prison reform provisions.

Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Took a Foster Child From Her Loving Foster Dads

John Freml—whose foster daughter was taken from his home—is one of a growing number of LGBTQ individuals who has faced discrimination in adoption and foster care.