Small but Mighty: The Path to Prosperity Starts With America’s Small Businesses Upcoming EventOctober 16, 2026 Small but Mighty: The Path to Prosperity Starts With America’s Small Businesses Join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on the challenges facing America’s small businesses and the policy solutions that can promote entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. Online via Zoom Oct 28, 2026
Domestic Discretionary Programs Have Been Dramatically Cut in Recent Years ReportOctober 29, 2026 Domestic Discretionary Programs Have Been Dramatically Cut in Recent Years A crucial part of the federal budget has atrophied over the past three years, threatening programs that are critical to Americans’ well-being. Oct 29, 2026 Bobby Kogan, Jiun Park
The Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects ArticleOctober 23, 2026 The Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects A project-by-project breakdown of the $1.6 billion in taxpayer dollars used to promote the president’s image or personal brand and what that money could have been used for instead. Oct 23, 2026 Hannah McKiernan, Will Ragland
Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War ArticleOctober 23, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has raised prices across the board, increased inflation, and costs about $2,000 per household. Oct 23, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus, 1 More Mary Miro
What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? ArticleOctober 19, 2026 What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? The Trump administration proposal to encourage investment of retirement plans in alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, and cryptocurrency would increase risks to the savings of ordinary Americans. A closer look at private credit helps explain why. Oct 19, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devesh Kodnani
Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security ArticleOctober 19, 2026 Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security Congress should help workers achieve greater economic security by expanding states’ auto-IRA programs into a program with national reach. Oct 19, 2026 Christian E. Weller, Emily Gee
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 ReportOctober 15, 2026 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 States are leading the way in providing self-employed workers with opportunities to gain paid leave coverage, but more must be done to improve these programs and make them more accessible. Oct 15, 2026 Molly Weston Williamson
Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street In the NewsOctober 13, 2026 Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street In an op-ed for MarketWatch, Emily Gee and Robert Pozen argue that new proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission would benefit Wall Street at the expense of everyday investors. Oct 13, 2026 MarketWatch Emily Gee, Robert Pozen
Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America Past EventOctober 8, 2026 Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream. Center for American Progress and Online via Zoom Oct 8, 2026
Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers ReportOctober 1, 2026 Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage that refunds cannot fully undo. Oct 1, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Mimla Wardak, Kennedy Andara
CAP’s Response to the FTC’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing ArticleSeptember 30, 2026 CAP’s Response to the FTC’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed enforcement policy statement on personalized pricing, urging the commission to go beyond disclosure and establish stronger protections against harmful surveillance pricing. Sep 30, 2026 Megan Shahi, Zoë Baird, Jared Bernstein
The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad ArticleSeptember 28, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequences. Sep 28, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again In the NewsSeptember 27, 2026 Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again In an op-ed published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jared Bernstein and Mark Zandi explain the impact of a $40 trillion U.S. national debt on everyday Americans. Sep 27, 2026 The Philadelphia Inquirer Jared Bernstein, Mark Zandi
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 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 IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.