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 States that guarantee better pay for their workers have added more jobs in 2021 than states with lower minimum and subminimum wages. Nov 3, 2021 Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross
Wealth of Younger Americans Is Historically High ArticleApr 24, 2024 Wealth of Younger Americans Is Historically High Due to a historic economic recovery, inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans has grown 49 percent since right before the pandemic—a positive trend following decades of stagnation. Apr 24, 2024 Brendan Duke, Christian E. Weller
States Are Taking Action To Address the Child Care Crisis ArticleFeb 21, 2024 States Are Taking Action To Address the Child Care Crisis Federal COVID-19 relief funding for child care stabilization grants ended in September 2023, but a number of states have stepped up this year to address the child care needs of working families. Feb 21, 2024 Anna Lovejoy
5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 ArticleNov 1, 2023 5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 State and federal governments must empower schools to redesign teaching and learning for the generations to come. Nov 1, 2023 Allie Pearce
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
Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy TestimonyOct 2, 2023 Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs; this testimony is in support of the macroeconomic fiscal policy taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession. Oct 2, 2023 Bobby Kogan
Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy ArticleSep 12, 2023 Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy To continue growing the middle class, Congress and the Biden administration should learn from what worked in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession that led to extraordinarily low poverty rates. Sep 12, 2023 Kyle Ross
In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains In the NewsAug 27, 2023 In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains Marquisha Johns writes in The Hill why reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act is essential to avoid drug supply chain issues and shortages. Aug 27, 2023 The Hill Marquisha Johns
With the Long-Overdue End of the Title 42 Order, America’s Values Are at Stake ArticleMay 10, 2023 With the Long-Overdue End of the Title 42 Order, America’s Values Are at Stake As the Title 42 order comes to an end, America can humanely and effectively meet the challenge of rising numbers at the border. May 10, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Debu Gandhi, Dan Restrepo
The U.S. Needs a Federal Program To Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults ArticleApr 18, 2023 The U.S. Needs a Federal Program To Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults A Vaccines for Adults program is critical to expand vaccine access among uninsured adults and boost vaccination rates, therefore promoting equity and reducing health disparities. Apr 18, 2023 Marquisha Johns
The Top 5 Actions the Biden Administration Has Taken to Strengthen the U.S. Economy ArticleFeb 2, 2023 The Top 5 Actions the Biden Administration Has Taken to Strengthen the U.S. Economy Thanks to concrete actions taken by the Biden administration, the U.S. economy remains strong despite headwinds. Feb 2, 2023 Rose Khattar, Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee
Revolutionizing the Workplace: Why Long COVID and the Increase of Disabled Workers Require a New Approach ReportDec 21, 2022 Revolutionizing the Workplace: Why Long COVID and the Increase of Disabled Workers Require a New Approach Using new data from the U.S. Census Bureau to examine the impacts of long COVID on the labor market, this report recommends that employers, unions, and policymakers create better workplaces for disabled workers and all workers. Dec 21, 2022 Mia Ives-Rublee, Rose Khattar, Anona Neal
The Inflation Reduction Act Takes an Important Step in Protecting Public Health by Addressing Vaccine Coverage Gaps and Climate Change ArticleOct 6, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Takes an Important Step in Protecting Public Health by Addressing Vaccine Coverage Gaps and Climate Change Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will protect public health by improving adult access to vaccines and reducing harmful air pollution. Oct 6, 2022 Sarah Millender
The Swift Jobs Recovery Under Biden Will Have Long-Lasting Benefits for Workers ReportOct 3, 2022 The Swift Jobs Recovery Under Biden Will Have Long-Lasting Benefits for Workers The strength and pace of recent job growth demonstrates the importance of public investment at scale for minimizing long-term harm for workers and their families. Oct 3, 2022 Jean Ross, Jessica Vela
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act ArticleSep 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This CAP Action collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Effective Inflation Control Requires Supply-Side Policy ReportSep 15, 2022 Effective Inflation Control Requires Supply-Side Policy Fed inflation policy, which relies on demand reduction, needs to be augmented by supply-side actions; otherwise, there will be avoidable losses in output and employment. Sep 15, 2022 Marc Jarsulic
In the wealthiest country in the world, no one should be hungry In the NewsSep 13, 2022 In the wealthiest country in the world, no one should be hungry Ahead of the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition, Arohi Pathak urges lawmakers to take meaningful action to address food insecurity in the United States. Sep 13, 2022 The Hill Arohi Pathak
5 Facts About the Monkeypox Outbreak ArticleSep 12, 2022 5 Facts About the Monkeypox Outbreak While monkeypox is less contagious than COVID-19 and largely preventable through vaccination, the outbreak has highlighted that the U.S. public health system remains underprepared for crises. Sep 12, 2022 Marquisha Johns
Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleAug 9, 2022 Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic This article presents a timeline of recent events related to student loans and takes a look at what’s to come for student loan borrowers. Aug 9, 2022 Bradley D. Custer, Ella Azoulay
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJul 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime ReportJul 27, 2022 Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime Houston, Boston, and Newark have improved public safety through violence prevention efforts outside traditional law enforcement. Jul 27, 2022 Rachael Eisenberg, Allie Preston
There’s a dire shortage of nurses across the US. There’s also an overlooked solution In the NewsJul 20, 2022 There’s a dire shortage of nurses across the US. There’s also an overlooked solution Marcella Bombardieri and Marina Zhavoronkova outline several steps that lawmakers can take to address the nursing shortage in the United States. Jul 20, 2022 CNN Marcella Bombardieri, Marina Zhavoronkova
The United States Must Deliver on Equitable Housing Outcomes for All ArticleJul 7, 2022 The United States Must Deliver on Equitable Housing Outcomes for All Federal investments kept millions of Americans in their homes during the pandemic; in the long term, commitment to bold federal housing policy can eliminate housing insecurity for millions while uplifting historically disadvantaged communities. Jul 7, 2022 Ashfaq Khan
What Is Public Health? VideoMay 31, 2022 What Is Public Health? Public health plays a key role in keeping us all safe and healthy. This video shows how public health works and calls for investment in the nation’s public health system. May 31, 2022 Marquisha Johns, Jill Rosenthal, Nicole Rapfogel, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
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