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
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
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.
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.