Coronavirus

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Build Back Better Act Would Improve Health Care and Lower Costs

The House-passed bill expands insurance coverage, reduces prescription drug costs, and makes crucial investments in maternal and public health.

Returning To School Must Include a Reinvestment in Section 504 Plans

Maine Provides Leadership on Religion and Vaccines

The Rev. Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches shares her thoughts on Maine’s approach to containing COVID-19, as well as the response from religious communities in the state.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Will mandates bring the pandemic under control?

Jill Rosenthal discusses the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Higher Minimum Wages Support Job Growth as the Economy Recovers From COVID-19

States that guarantee better pay for their workers have added more jobs in 2021 than states with lower minimum and subminimum wages.

Budget Reconciliation Must Support a Quality Education for All Students

Ensuring a quality education for America’s students during the COVID-19 pandemic will require a range of federal and state supports, as well as efforts to build a robust economy that works for everyone.

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.

Congress Must Invest in Maternal Health by Passing the Momnibus

The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 would help address the maternal health crisis in the United States, which disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous people.

A Real Recovery for Women Cannot Happen Without the Build Back Better Agenda

To support women’s employment and address the preexisting barriers that keep women out of the workforce—and were exacerbated by the pandemic—Congress must use reconciliation on top of the bipartisan infrastructure framework.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid, as this action would protect vulnerable patients, set a positive example for other employers, and contribute to the national effort to contain the virus.

The ADA at 31: Access to Housing and Health Care Must Meet the Rise of Disability in the U.S.

The coronavirus crisis has proven that access to basic life amenities is a public health necessity; therefore, legislation should reflect the growing need for housing and health services.

Citizens in the World’s Leading Economies Want a Fast Recovery Post-Pandemic

New polling of adults across G-7 nations plus Australia highlights key lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic and the need for better-prepared, more equal societies.