CAP Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements ArticleFeb 5, 2024 CAP Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider, 1 More Mariam Rashid
Executive Summary: How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Fact SheetFeb 5, 2024 Executive Summary: How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs, 1 More Mariam Rashid
How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health ReportFeb 5, 2024 How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs, 1 More Mariam Rashid
The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos ArticleOct 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos Oct 13, 2023 Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina, Mariam Rashid
The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and the Continued Fight for Rights Past EventApr 22, 2024 The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and the Continued Fight for Rights A conversation with Sen. Doug Jones and civil rights attorney Fred Gray Apr 22, 2024
CAP Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements ArticleFeb 5, 2024 CAP Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in response to the agency’s proposed improvements to the Lead and Copper Rule. Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider, 1 More Mariam Rashid
Executive Summary: How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Fact SheetFeb 5, 2024 Executive Summary: How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report highlighting the use of federal investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to replace dangerous lead service lines and advance public health among vulnerable communities. Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs, 1 More Mariam Rashid
How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health ReportFeb 5, 2024 How Federal Investments in Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Are Improving Public Health Pennsylvania and Wisconsin offer lessons for how states can remove lead service lines and protect community health by maximizing the unprecedented opportunity provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Feb 5, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs, 1 More Mariam Rashid
9th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit (Online) Past EventDec 5, 2023 9th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit (Online) Join CAP for a summit featuring speeches and discussions by leading advocates of the gun violence prevention movement. Dec 5, 2023
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
The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos ArticleOct 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos The Biden administration’s historic investments support Latinos and have advanced racial equity for all Americans. Oct 13, 2023 Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina, Mariam Rashid
Last of the Lions: An African American Journey in Memoir Past EventSep 6, 2023 Last of the Lions: An African American Journey in Memoir Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Clarence B. Jones. Sep 6, 2023
Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America Past EventAug 14, 2023 Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America Join the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership of Women & Families on Martha’s Vineyard for a moderated panel which explores new ways to promote economic opportunity in Black communities. Aug 14, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Shalanda Young, Frank Scott, Jr., 4 More Kelly Burton, Angela Hanks, Jonathan Capehart, Jocelyn Frye
The Disproportionate Burden of Eviction on Black Women ReportAug 14, 2023 The Disproportionate Burden of Eviction on Black Women The United States continues to face an eviction crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and that disproportionately affects communities of color, particularly Black women. Aug 14, 2023 Cleo Bluthenthal
Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Past EventJul 24, 2023 Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Tune in below to watch a discussion on the connection between raising the minimum wage and Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Jul 24, 2023 Rose Khattar, Jocelyn Frye, Edwith Theogene
America Needs Better Data on Race and Ethnicity In the NewsJun 11, 2023 America Needs Better Data on Race and Ethnicity Rose Khattar and Edwith Theogene lay out glaring omissions in the way that the United States collects data on race and ethnicity and call for improvements to the processes. Jun 11, 2023 The Messenger Rose Khattar, Edwith Theogene
How Federal Agencies Can Advance Equity Through Biden’s Second Executive Order ReportMay 24, 2023 How Federal Agencies Can Advance Equity Through Biden’s Second Executive Order The Biden administration’s recent executive order makes clear its intent to swiftly advance racial equity and support underserved communities by directing federal agencies to deliver equitable outcomes and foster an inclusive and prosperous America for all. May 24, 2023 Justin Dorazio
Strengthening Access to Housing for People With Criminal Records Is Key to Successful Reentry ArticleApr 17, 2023 Strengthening Access to Housing for People With Criminal Records Is Key to Successful Reentry To facilitate the successful reentry of justice-involved citizens, the United States must bolster its federal, state, and local renter protections and build strong transitional housing programs. Apr 17, 2023 Justin Dorazio
The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing ArticleFeb 10, 2023 The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis has focused the national attention on the dangers of driving while Black in America and the urgent need for police reform that fulfills the promise of public safety. Feb 10, 2023 Rachael Eisenberg, Brandon Tucker, Hadi Sedigh
The Latest Poverty, Income, and Food Insecurity Data Reveal Continuing Racial Disparities ArticleDec 21, 2022 The Latest Poverty, Income, and Food Insecurity Data Reveal Continuing Racial Disparities Federal policies implemented in 2021 led to notable progress in the fight against poverty, but data show that persistent economic disparities, by both gender and race and ethnicity, will only be closed through continued attention and investments. Dec 21, 2022 Kyle Ross, Justin Dorazio
7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery ArticleNov 17, 2022 7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery The economic recovery has supported workers of color, but inequities persist, and the Federal Reserve risks undoing the equitable economic gains achieved. Nov 17, 2022 Justin Dorazio
The Supreme Court Censoring History and Race Would Be a Mistake ArticleOct 28, 2022 The Supreme Court Censoring History and Race Would Be a Mistake Race-conscious remedies, such as voting rights protections and affirmative action in college admissions, are supported by the Constitution, are a part of American history, and are essential to equal opportunity. Oct 28, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Ben Olinsky, Marcella Bombardieri
A Conversation With Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Past EventSep 29, 2022 A Conversation With Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Discussing Air Force and Space Force personnel, the crisis in Ukraine, competition with China, human rights, and the role of the U.S. in the world Sep 29, 2022
Localized Anti-Displacement Policies ReportSep 26, 2022 Localized Anti-Displacement Policies As more investments enter disadvantaged communities, it is crucial that local policies stabilize current residents, ensure they benefit from expanded opportunity, and protect them from displacement. Sep 26, 2022 Justin Dorazio
Improving Economic Opportunity for Black Women and Families Past EventAug 15, 2022 Improving Economic Opportunity for Black Women and Families A discussion with the National Partnership for Women & Families on improving the economic status of Black women and families. Aug 15, 2022
Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money ArticleAug 4, 2022 Hospital-Based Intervention Programs Reduce Violence and Save Money Hospital-based community violence intervention programs combat cycles of violent crime and retaliation by engaging patients in the recovery process immediately following injury. Aug 4, 2022 Karenna Warden
How FEMA Can Prioritize Equity in Disaster Recovery Assistance ReportJul 19, 2022 How FEMA Can Prioritize Equity in Disaster Recovery Assistance Current disaster recovery efforts in the United States exacerbate racial disparities, as people of color experience greater harms from natural disasters, receive less support, lose wealth, and take longer to recover. Jul 19, 2022 Justin Dorazio
Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs ArticleJul 18, 2022 Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs Although Hispanic and Latino workers have high employment rates in the United States, labor market experiences differ substantially within this community, with Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, and Salvadoran Americans experiencing significant and intersecting gender and ethnic wage gaps. Jul 18, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela, Lorena Roque
Juneteenth Reflects the Many Ways Justice Is Systemically Delayed for Black Americans ArticleJun 16, 2022 Juneteenth Reflects the Many Ways Justice Is Systemically Delayed for Black Americans It is critical for Congress to pass legislation that advances racial equity and justice for Black Americans. Jun 16, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Justin Dorazio
Black Men and the U.S. Economy: How the Economic Recovery Is Perpetuating Systemic Racism ReportMar 28, 2022 Black Men and the U.S. Economy: How the Economic Recovery Is Perpetuating Systemic Racism While the U.S. economy is recovering for many Americans, Black men continue to experience persistent unemployment gaps and reduced economic opportunity. Mar 28, 2022 Lorena Roque, Rose Khattar, Arohi Pathak
Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity Fact SheetMar 10, 2022 Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on the Biden administration’s efforts to advance racial equity through the federal government. Mar 10, 2022 Lorena Roque, Justin Dorazio
The United States Must Support HBCUs and Opportunity for Black College Students ArticleMar 2, 2022 The United States Must Support HBCUs and Opportunity for Black College Students The recent rash of bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities is just one of the numerous signs that America is at risk of winding the clock backward when it comes to opportunities for Black students in higher education. Mar 2, 2022 Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri
Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Past EventFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on actions taken by the Biden administration to center racial equity in the federal government and the policies and path forward to bend the arc of racial justice toward equity in the years ahead. Feb 17, 2022
Advancing Equity: Review of the Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year To Implement a Racial Equity Agenda ReportFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Equity: Review of the Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year To Implement a Racial Equity Agenda This report reviews the Biden administration’s key efforts and accomplishments to advance equity in its first year and outlines future policies needed to build a better and more dynamic nation that equitably respects the rights and meets the needs of all Americans. Feb 17, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Lorena Roque, Justin Dorazio
Living at the Intersection: Black Disabled Women and Girls VideoFeb 16, 2022 Living at the Intersection: Black Disabled Women and Girls This video features two Black disabled women—Eman Rimawi-Doster and Heather Watkins—who discuss the barriers they face. Feb 16, 2022 Mia Ives-Rublee, David Ballard, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Daniel Lafrentz, Alaa Sadi
How To Make Policies Work for Black Women With Disabilities ArticleFeb 15, 2022 How To Make Policies Work for Black Women With Disabilities To create more equitable systems, policymakers must take an intersectional approach that includes Black women and girls with disabilities. Feb 15, 2022 Megan Buckles
10 Policies To Improve Economic Security for Black Women With Disabilities ReportFeb 15, 2022 10 Policies To Improve Economic Security for Black Women With Disabilities To advance economic security for Black disabled women and girls, policymakers must make intersectionality central to modernizing the social safety net and to dismantling the barriers that contribute to inequality. Feb 15, 2022 Megan Buckles
Improving Health Outcomes for Black Women and Girls With Disabilities ReportFeb 15, 2022 Improving Health Outcomes for Black Women and Girls With Disabilities The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed disparities in access, care, and health outcomes that Black disabled women and girls have had to face. Feb 15, 2022 Megan Buckles, Mia Ives-Rublee
Investing in Home Care and Early Childhood Educators Has Outsize Impacts on Employment ArticleOct 7, 2021 Investing in Home Care and Early Childhood Educators Has Outsize Impacts on Employment Proposed investments in the Build Back Better agenda would benefit a significant number of workers, particularly women and women of color; transform the home care and early childhood sectors; and lift living standards and employment prospects for millions of Americans. Oct 7, 2021 Marina Zhavoronkova, Rose Khattar
New Poverty and Food Insecurity Data Illustrate Persistent Racial Inequities ArticleSep 29, 2021 New Poverty and Food Insecurity Data Illustrate Persistent Racial Inequities Data make it clear that policymakers must finally commit to an expansive racial equity agenda to ensure that racial and gender economic disparities do not continue into the future. Sep 29, 2021 Areeba Haider, Lorena Roque
Census Data Show Historic Investments in Social Safety Net Alleviated Poverty in 2020 ArticleSep 14, 2021 Census Data Show Historic Investments in Social Safety Net Alleviated Poverty in 2020 New poverty, income, and health insurance data confirm that poverty is a policy choice. Sep 14, 2021 Areeba Haider, Jocelyn Frye, Rose Khattar, 3 More Juli Adhikari, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps ReportSep 6, 2021 Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Union membership significantly increases wealth for all households, but Black and Hispanic families gain the most. Sep 6, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Ensuring Equal Pay for Black Women is Not Just About Work—It’s Also About Family ArticleAug 3, 2021 Ensuring Equal Pay for Black Women is Not Just About Work—It’s Also About Family Policy solutions that address Black women’s work, family, and caregiving needs are essential to creating equitable workplaces that pay fair wages. Aug 3, 2021 Jocelyn Frye
Summary of Proposals and Policy Actions To Reduce the Black-White Wealth Gap Fact SheetJul 28, 2021 Summary of Proposals and Policy Actions To Reduce the Black-White Wealth Gap The Biden administration has started to implement policies to make it easier for Black households to build wealth at the same rate as white households; additional steps are both possible and necessary. Jul 28, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Richard Figueroa
Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic ReportJul 28, 2021 Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic The lack of wealth in many African-American households has left them especially vulnerable to the financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis; but the federal government has perhaps its best opportunity yet to fix these racial disparities. Jul 28, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Richard Figueroa
Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination ArticleJul 13, 2021 Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination The compounding effects of discrimination for Black LGBTQ Americans are evident in the workplace, health care systems, and police interactions, leading to gaps in economic advancement and mental and physical health outcomes. Jul 13, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald
How the Biden Administration Can Advance Racial Equity ArticleJul 6, 2021 How the Biden Administration Can Advance Racial Equity Federal agencies have the opportunity to advance racial equity and narrow the racial wealth gap through executive actions. Jul 6, 2021 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Lorena Roque
Biden’s Tax Enforcement Overhaul Would Be A Positive Step Toward Racial Equity ArticleJun 10, 2021 Biden’s Tax Enforcement Overhaul Would Be A Positive Step Toward Racial Equity Rebuilding the IRS and directing the agency’s focus toward wealthy tax cheats is a fundamental step toward creating a more fair and equitable tax code and an important step in the direction of racial equity. Jun 10, 2021 Lorena Roque, Galen Hendricks
A Criminal Record Shouldn’t Be a Life Sentence to Poverty ReportMay 28, 2021 A Criminal Record Shouldn’t Be a Life Sentence to Poverty Bipartisan momentum for clean slate and fair chance licensing policies—which remove barriers to economic opportunity for people facing the stigma of a criminal record—has grown significantly in the states in recent years. May 28, 2021 Rebecca Vallas, Sharon Dietrich, Beth Avery
National and Community Leaders Discuss How To End White Supremacist Violence VideoMay 7, 2021 National and Community Leaders Discuss How To End White Supremacist Violence This video presents highlights from an event following the release of a joint report from the Center for American Progress and the McCain Institute for International Leadership on how to address the growing national security threat posed by white supremacist violence in the United States. May 7, 2021 Katrina Mulligan, Brette Steele, Simon Clark, 2 More Asha Padmanabhan, Rachel Hunkler
Justice in Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated LGBTQ People and People Living With HIV ArticleApr 23, 2021 Justice in Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated LGBTQ People and People Living With HIV Broad reforms and targeted services are needed to reduce the harms of incarceration for LGBTQ people and people living with HIV as they reenter their communities. Apr 23, 2021 Thee Santos
Reversing a Decade of Domestic Disinvestment ArticleMar 30, 2021 Reversing a Decade of Domestic Disinvestment President Biden’s FY 2022 budget request must address years of cuts and underinvestment in critical government functions. Mar 30, 2021 Seth Hanlon, Lorena Roque
Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health ReportMar 25, 2021 Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health The United States’ maternal health crisis demands federal and state action to improve coverage, the delivery of care, and pregnancy outcomes. The cost of inaction will almost certainly be dire. Mar 25, 2021 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Osub Ahmed
Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge ReportMar 19, 2021 Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge Closing the racial wealth gap is a generational challenge that requires new yet doable policies. Mar 19, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Lily Roberts
Latinos Face Disproportionate Health and Economic Impacts From COVID-19 ReportMar 5, 2021 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. Mar 5, 2021 Ryan Zamarripa, Lorena Roque
The Economic Status of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women ReportMar 4, 2021 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. Mar 4, 2021 Robin Bleiweis
An Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty ReportFeb 23, 2021 An Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty Congress must not miss the opportunity to improve children’s lives and reduce economic and racial inequality. Feb 23, 2021 Galen Hendricks, Lorena Roque
Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies ArticleFeb 10, 2021 Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies Current data collection on state violence does not paint a picture that is inclusive of victims with disabilities. Feb 10, 2021 Vilissa Thompson
The Biden Administration’s Conservation Plan Must Prioritize Indigenous Leadership ReportJan 26, 2021 The Biden Administration’s Conservation Plan Must Prioritize Indigenous Leadership In its efforts to protect 30 percent of U.S. lands and ocean by 2030, the federal government has an obligation to acknowledge tribal sovereignty and support Indigenous-led conservation. Jan 26, 2021 Sahir Doshi
The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics ArticleJan 15, 2021 The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics Women—particularly women of color—continue to make noteworthy gains at all levels of government, but bold policies and structural changes are still needed to reach gender parity in U.S. politics. Jan 15, 2021 Robin Bleiweis, Shilpa Phadke
A CRA To Meet the Challenge of Climate Change ReportDec 17, 2020 A CRA To Meet the Challenge of Climate Change A modernized Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) would be a useful tool to effectively address climate resilience and environmental racism in low-income communities of color. Dec 17, 2020 Michela Zonta, Caius Z. Willingham
California Is Not a Bellwether on Affirmative Action ArticleNov 24, 2020 California Is Not a Bellwether on Affirmative Action The November 3 results for Proposition 16 underscore the need for a clear message, adequate time and resources, and voter persuasion. Nov 24, 2020 Viviann Anguiano, Marshall Anthony Jr.
With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny ArticleNov 19, 2020 With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny With the rural-urban divide in the headlines, it is time to address long-standing inequities by building a more comprehensive equity analysis. Nov 19, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore, Katrina Badger
Centering Racial Equity in a New Administration ReportNov 13, 2020 Centering Racial Equity in a New Administration With a new administration set to lead the U.S. federal government, and in the midst of a pandemic that has exposed the many layers of racial inequality in this country, it is time to finally put infrastructure in place to achieve equity for Black Americans and communities of color. Nov 13, 2020 Danyelle Solomon, Lily Roberts
4 First Steps for Congress To Address White Supremacist Terrorism ReportOct 30, 2020 4 First Steps for Congress To Address White Supremacist Terrorism As tensions rise ahead of the upcoming election, the 116th Congress can and should act now to confront the surge in violent white supremacy across the country. Oct 30, 2020 Simon Clark, Karuna Nandkumar, James Lamond
The Pandemic Has Exacerbated Housing Instability for Renters of Color ReportOct 30, 2020 The Pandemic Has Exacerbated Housing Instability for Renters of Color Hardships disproportionately faced by communities of color are being exacerbated by the pandemic and require an equitable recovery that reconciles past harms while also providing solutions for current and future challenges. Oct 30, 2020 Jaboa Lake
Public Work Provides Economic Security for Black Families and Communities ReportOct 23, 2020 Public Work Provides Economic Security for Black Families and Communities Public sector jobs have long provided economic security for Black families and communities and reduced the racial wealth gap, but current policy failures threaten that legacy. Oct 23, 2020 Michael Madowitz, Anne Price, Christian E. Weller
A Barrett Confirmation Would Be Disastrous for the Health of Communities of Color During COVID-19 ArticleOct 23, 2020 A Barrett Confirmation Would Be Disastrous for the Health of Communities of Color During COVID-19 Now is not the time to rush through a Supreme Court nominee who is likely to dismantle the ACA; instead, it is time to do more to protect Americans—especially people of color. Oct 23, 2020 Danyelle Solomon, Richard Figueroa
Closing Latino Labor Market Gap Requires Targeted Policies To End Discrimination ReportOct 21, 2020 Closing Latino Labor Market Gap Requires Targeted Policies To End Discrimination Structural forces in the United States prevent Latinos from achieving the same employment outcomes as their non-Hispanic white counterparts, and policymakers can no longer ignore the equity gaps. Oct 21, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa
Creating a Postal Banking System Would Help Address Structural Inequality ReportOct 15, 2020 Creating a Postal Banking System Would Help Address Structural Inequality Expanding the responsibilities of the U.S. Postal Service to include postal banking would ensure that low-income communities and communities of color across the country have access to an essential service. Oct 15, 2020 Danyelle Solomon, Mehrsa Baradaran, Lily Roberts
Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development ReportAug 18, 2020 Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development The U.S. government has long been a catalyst for innovation through federal funding and support, but it needs to be more inclusive of Black researchers and inventors. Aug 18, 2020 Christian E. Weller, Rhonda V. Sharpe, Danyelle Solomon, 1 More Lisa D. Cook
Redefining Electability ReportAug 14, 2020 Redefining Electability In hyperpartisan times, winning elections is all about showing up for voters and getting out the vote. Women are showing how it’s done. Aug 14, 2020 Judith Warner
The Black-White Wealth Gap Will Widen Educational Disparities During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleAug 12, 2020 The Black-White Wealth Gap Will Widen Educational Disparities During the Coronavirus Pandemic Less wealth makes it more difficult for African American parents to get reliable access to the internet and devices for remote learning. Aug 12, 2020 Dania Francis, Christian E. Weller
Bridging the Water Access Gap Through COVID-19 Relief ArticleAug 5, 2020 Bridging the Water Access Gap Through COVID-19 Relief In its next COVID-19 relief package, Congress must include specific environmental justice provisions to ensure equitable access to safe, clean drinking water and sanitation services. Aug 5, 2020 Elise Gout, Cathleen Kelly
A Blueprint for Revamping the Minority Business Development Agency ReportJul 31, 2020 A Blueprint for Revamping the Minority Business Development Agency The Minority Business Development Agency has tremendous potential to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity in Black communities. Jul 31, 2020 Connor Maxwell, Darrick Hamilton, Andre M. Perry, 1 More Danyelle Solomon
How To Reinvest in Communities When Reducing the Scope of Policing ReportJul 29, 2020 How To Reinvest in Communities When Reducing the Scope of Policing As cities reevaluate the role of policing, the bipartisan Justice Reinvestment Initiative offers lessons for cities on prioritizing meaningful investments in community-driven safety. Jul 29, 2020 Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl