Refreshing the U.S. Strategy To End the Pandemic ArticleDec 23, 2021 Refreshing the U.S. Strategy To End the Pandemic The federal government can make it easier and more affordable for individuals to reduce their own COVID-19 risk and take action to support public health. Dec 23, 2021 Emily Gee, Jill Rosenthal
Higher Minimum Wages Support Job Growth as the Economy Recovers From COVID-19 ReportNov 3, 2021 Higher Minimum Wages Support Job Growth as the Economy Recovers From COVID-19 Nov 3, 2021 Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross
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 Sep 14, 2021 Areeba Haider, Jocelyn Frye, Rose Khattar, 3 More Juli Adhikari, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 ArticleJan 19, 2022 The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 Jan 19, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Lily Roberts, Andres Vinelli, 2 More Rose Khattar, Nick Buffie
Maine Provides Leadership on Religion and Vaccines ArticleNov 22, 2021 Maine Provides Leadership on Religion and Vaccines Nov 22, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students ReportSep 22, 2021 Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students Sep 22, 2021 Khalilah M. Harris, Jessica Yin, Arohi Pathak, 3 More Laura Dallas McSorley, Marshall Anthony Jr., Jill Rosenthal
Returning To School Must Include a Reinvestment in Section 504 Plans ArticleNov 30, 2021 Returning To School Must Include a Reinvestment in Section 504 Plans Nov 30, 2021 Megan Buckles, Kelly Moh, Mia Ives-Rublee
Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices ReportJan 3, 2024 Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices Most workers’ wages are growing more quickly than prices, and the economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession has featured historically strong real wage growth. Jan 3, 2024 Brendan Duke
The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections ArticleOct 26, 2023 The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections Policymakers must take steps to address the recent rise in disability, which has been fueled by long COVID. Oct 26, 2023 Mia Ives-Rublee, Anona Neal
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
Reversing the Decline in Routine Childhood Immunization Rates Is Good Health, Equity, and Economic Policy ReportJul 6, 2023 Reversing the Decline in Routine Childhood Immunization Rates Is Good Health, Equity, and Economic Policy Policymakers can address the decline in routine childhood vaccination rates in the United States by improving access and boosting confidence in childhood vaccines, and by making vaccination the easiest and most sensible choice. Jul 6, 2023 Jill Rosenthal
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery ArticleMar 7, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? ArticleNov 7, 2022 What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? The lack of funding for COVID-19 response has left the country unprepared for a possible surge of the coronavirus this winter and beyond. Nov 7, 2022 Jill Rosenthal
School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes ReportAug 31, 2022 School Air Filtration and Ventilation Strategies To Improve Health, Education, Equity, and Environmental Outcomes Upgrading school ventilation and air filtration is a critical part of a multilayered strategy to improve and protect health, education, the environment, and equity. Aug 31, 2022 Jill Rosenthal, Elise Gout, Jamil Modaffari, 1 More Tara Snover
The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession ArticleJul 26, 2022 The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession Economists have long considered many indicators—including the state of the labor market, which is still booming—when determining if the United States is in a recession. Jul 26, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Addressing the Nation’s Infant Formula Crisis ReportMay 26, 2022 Addressing the Nation’s Infant Formula Crisis Congress must act now to resolve the nation’s infant and specialty formula crisis by addressing supplies, cost, and accessibility and then take steps to prevent future shortages. May 26, 2022 Arohi Pathak, Hailey Gibbs
Video: How To Ease the U.S. Nursing Shortage VideoMay 24, 2022 Video: How To Ease the U.S. Nursing Shortage The nursing profession is critical to the health of the country and the economic security of millions of workers. This video shows how the nation can support its nurses. May 24, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Bradley D. Custer, Anona Neal, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan
How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America ReportMay 23, 2022 How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America The COVID-19 pandemic worsened a national shortage of registered nurses, making it increasingly urgent that policymakers invest in higher education, coordinate strategies to alleviate the pressures on the nursing workforce, and make the entire health care system more equitable and stable. May 23, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Bradley D. Custer, Anona Neal, 2 More Justin Schweitzer, Marcella Bombardieri
Fact Sheet: Easing the American Nursing Shortage Fact SheetMay 23, 2022 Fact Sheet: Easing the American Nursing Shortage Major investments of federal funding and sustained coordination are needed to mitigate the impact of nursing shortages and improve the nation’s ability to improve the health care system. May 23, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Bradley D. Custer, Anona Neal, 2 More Justin Schweitzer, Marcella Bombardieri
Fact Sheet: Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity Fact SheetApr 28, 2022 Fact Sheet: Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity To improve health and well-being, policymakers must act to address inequities, infrastructure, and social determinants of health that contribute to poor health. Apr 28, 2022 Jill Rosenthal, Nicole Rapfogel, Marquisha Johns
Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity ReportApr 28, 2022 Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity Policies to strengthen the nation’s health must ensure that individuals and communities are healthy, thriving, and inclusive through long-term, sustained investments. Apr 28, 2022 Jill Rosenthal, Nicole Rapfogel, Marquisha Johns
Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency ReportApr 5, 2022 Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency As the conclusion of the national public health emergency looms, state and federal policymakers should improve continuity of care for millions of Medicaid enrollees facing disenrollment and preserve critical access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Apr 5, 2022 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMar 14, 2022 The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions Data show that in just one year, the 2021 American Rescue Plan eased hardship for millions of Americans and demonstrated the need for further federal investment to build a long-term, equitable economy that works for all. Mar 14, 2022 Kyle Ross, Arohi Pathak, Seth Hanlon, 6 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Justin Schweitzer, Michela Zonta, Natasha Murphy, Osub Ahmed, Marina Zhavoronkova
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
How State and Local Leaders Can Prepare for Future COVID-19 Surges ArticleMar 2, 2022 How State and Local Leaders Can Prepare for Future COVID-19 Surges As COVID-19 wanes and governments relax public health measures, policymakers must closely monitor indicators that reflect prevalence and severity, precautions and protections, and treatment availability to maintain readiness for future surges and resume precautions as needed. Mar 2, 2022 Jill Rosenthal
Expanded Child Tax Credits Have Been a Lifeline for Many ArticleFeb 23, 2022 Expanded Child Tax Credits Have Been a Lifeline for Many Expanded child tax credit payments have provided much-needed financial support to a wide range of families across income level, race/ethnicity, and education. Feb 23, 2022 Christian E. Weller
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
How States Can Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities ReportFeb 9, 2022 How States Can Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities States have several tools available to help relieve rural care shortages and increase health care provider supply during the pandemic and beyond. Feb 9, 2022 Thomas Waldrop, Emily Gee
Covid vaccine and mask mandates expose alt-right Christian hypocrisy In the NewsDec 26, 2021 Covid vaccine and mask mandates expose alt-right Christian hypocrisy Maggie Siddiqi explains why in the face of a deadly pandemic, religion must not be used as an excuse to avoid lifesaving vaccination and mask requirements. Dec 26, 2021 NBC News Maggie Siddiqi
Refreshing the U.S. Strategy To End the Pandemic ArticleDec 23, 2021 Refreshing the U.S. Strategy To End the Pandemic The federal government can make it easier and more affordable for individuals to reduce their own COVID-19 risk and take action to support public health. Dec 23, 2021 Emily Gee, Jill Rosenthal
How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities ReportDec 6, 2021 How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic. Dec 6, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman
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.
Strengthening Health Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
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.
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.