The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action ReportMar 25, 2024 The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action As legislation on voting rights awaits action in Congress—and states continue to pass restrictive, discriminatory voting policies and the courts strip federal voter protections—states must step up and protect the right to vote. Mar 25, 2024 Rebecca Mears
Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case Past EventMar 12, 2024 Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case The policy implications are wide-ranging. Mar 12, 2024
Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary In the NewsMar 4, 2024 Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary Molly Weston Williamson writes in Talking Points Memo about a Texas judge's injunction blocking the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Mar 4, 2024 Talking Points Memo Molly Weston Williamson
What To Read Before the 2024 State of the Union ArticleMar 4, 2024 What To Read Before the 2024 State of the Union Democracy, the economy, and our freedoms: These are the topics expected to be spotlighted by President Joe Biden during his third State of the Union address. Mar 4, 2024 Caroline Alt, Ming Gault, Sabrina Savoie
The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True ReportFeb 15, 2024 The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government Could Make the Far-Right’s Dreams Come True The Supreme Court could strip power away from Congress and the president in several cases this term in ways that will make life worse for everyday Americans. Feb 15, 2024 Devon Ombres
Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation ArticleFeb 12, 2024 Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation A pending Supreme Court case could endanger regulations that have protected Americans from corporate predators and bad actors for decades. Feb 12, 2024 Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
2024 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 9, 2024 2024 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Hawaii Senate in support of S.B. 3243, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 9, 2024 Michael Sozan
Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape ArticleFeb 1, 2024 Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape The Democratic Progressive Party’s triumph in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election signals Taiwan’s resilience against the People’s Republic of China’s coordinated and intense interference efforts; but it also accentuates the critical need for nations worldwide to formulate robust strategies against escalating threats of interference, thereby safeguarding the integrity of global democratic processes. Feb 1, 2024 Alan Yu, Michael Clark, Megan Shahi
2024 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyJan 29, 2024 2024 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Washington State House in support of H.B. 1885, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Jan 29, 2024 Michael Sozan
Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order ArticleJan 22, 2024 Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order Hungary’s democratic backsliding under Viktor Orbán threatens trans-Atlantic security, necessitating a strategic U.S. response to counter the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and protect our shared democratic values. Jan 22, 2024 Robert Benson
Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab ArticleJan 17, 2024 Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to overrule 40 years of precedent, which may allow individual judges to implement their partisan policy preferences instead of abiding by agency expertise. Jan 17, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans VideoJan 16, 2024 The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans In Relentless v. Department of Commerce, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could hinder the ability of agencies to protect Americans in areas ranging from food and drug safety to safe workplaces, preventing air pollution, and administering Medicare. Jan 16, 2024 Devon Ombres, Audrey Smith, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life Fact SheetJan 10, 2024 How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life If the Supreme Court overturns the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it could throw into chaos government’s ability to protect and serve the American people in areas ranging from workplace safety to Medicare administration to consumer protections, and much more. Jan 10, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth, Sydney Bryant
Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Past EventJan 4, 2024 Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Please join the Center for American Progress and Democracy Forward Foundation for a virtual panel discussion on the upcoming Supreme Court cases, Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce. Jan 4, 2024 Skye Perryman, Devon Ombres, Sarah Somers, 3 More Kirti Datla, Andrew Strom, Craig Green
Filibustered! How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America Past EventJan 4, 2024 Filibustered! How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America If we want to fix what ails America, we have to fix the Senate. And if we want to fix the Senate, we must fix the broken filibuster. Jan 4, 2024
Point: Confronting the Stain of an Insurrection on American Democracy In the NewsJan 4, 2024 Point: Confronting the Stain of an Insurrection on American Democracy Greta Bedekovics writes in "DC Journal" about the January 6 insurrection. Jan 4, 2024 DC Journal Greta Bedekovics
8 Ways To Protect American Democracy ReportJan 4, 2024 8 Ways To Protect American Democracy To safeguard American democracy, it is important to both protect elections in 2024 and address systemic issues to protect those in the future. Jan 4, 2024 Rebecca Mears, Greta Bedekovics
2023 Progressive Wins VideoDec 20, 2023 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. Dec 20, 2023 Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Ming Gault, 1 More Jeremy Hill
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDec 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
Extinguishing the Fires of Political Violence Past EventDec 7, 2023 Extinguishing the Fires of Political Violence A Bipartisan Discussion About Current Threats and Potential Solutions, cosponsored by the McCain Institute Dec 7, 2023
Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina ReportDec 7, 2023 Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina Partisan legislators in Wisconsin and North Carolina are aggressively erecting anti-democracy barriers to lock out a growing political majority and hinder America’s progress. Dec 7, 2023 Michael Sozan
20 Years of Fighting for Our Democracy VideoDec 6, 2023 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. Dec 6, 2023 Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
Supreme Court’s Push to Weaken Government Oversight Opens Door for Meta to Attack FTC ArticleDec 5, 2023 Supreme Court’s Push to Weaken Government Oversight Opens Door for Meta to Attack FTC Meta piggybacks off of the Supreme Court SEC v. Jarkesy oral argument to assert the FTC is unconstitutional. Dec 5, 2023 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDec 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding As citizens around the world increasingly favor serious policy action to fight climate change, the fossil fuel industry is undermining democratic principles to stem the tide of climate action—spreading misinformation and obstructing elected governments’ climate efforts, promoting anti-democratic movements and candidates, and even undermining democratic rights. Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson
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