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
2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMar 25, 2024 2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo The ninth annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s role in empowering individuals and communities while strengthening the U.S. economy and highlights the need for a pathway to citizenship. Mar 25, 2024 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Hearing on SEC Overreach: Examining the Need for Reform In the NewsMar 21, 2024 Hearing on SEC Overreach: Examining the Need for Reform Alexandra Thornton testified before the the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets to discuss institutional reforms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mar 21, 2024 the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets. Alexandra Thornton
Governors Are Calling for Investments in Early Care and Education ArticleMar 15, 2024 Governors Are Calling for Investments in Early Care and Education Echoing 2023, governors from both political parties prioritized child care and pre-kindergarten in their 2024 State of the State addresses. Mar 15, 2024 Anna Lovejoy
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMar 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union ArticleMar 4, 2024 5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union In 2023, the U.S. economy once again proved its strength and resilience, creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. Mar 4, 2024 Rose Khattar, David Ballard, Jessica Vela
5 Reasons Why Careening From Near Shutdown to Near Shutdown Is Bad for America ArticleFeb 28, 2024 5 Reasons Why Careening From Near Shutdown to Near Shutdown Is Bad for America While avoiding a federal government shutdown is important, the chaos of constant shutdown threats; uncertainties about funding; and patchwork continuing resolutions are still detrimental for the government’s ability to provide services and the health of American democracy. Feb 28, 2024 Lily Roberts, Greta Bedekovics
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
3 Ways States Can Improve Child Support ArticleFeb 1, 2024 3 Ways States Can Improve Child Support Decades of problems with distribution, debt, and enforcement have undermined the child support program’s ability to serve low-income families. Feb 1, 2024 Kyle Ross
Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave Fact SheetJan 17, 2024 Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave This fact sheet provides an overview of opportunities to expand unpaid family and medical leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Colorado Fact SheetDec 13, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Colorado Paid family and medical leave benefits start in Colorado on January 1, 2024. Dec 13, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways VideoDec 12, 2023 Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways Juan Avila, chief operating officer at Garden Pathways, recounts the impact mentoring made on the life of one participant in a life-or-death situation. Dec 12, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 5 More Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Ronnie Rivera, Ashley Joo, Ala Al Sadi
5 Reasons Why the Labor Market Recovery Was Historic ArticleNov 2, 2023 5 Reasons Why the Labor Market Recovery Was Historic The labor market recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic recession was much faster and equitable than recoveries following the most recent recessions. Nov 2, 2023 Rose Khattar, Lily Roberts
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
5 Facts From the 2022 Wage Gap Data ArticleSep 20, 2023 5 Facts From the 2022 Wage Gap Data New data show that in 2022, women working full time, year-round typically earned 84 cents for every dollar men made, and when comparing among all workers, including those who work part time and for part of the year, women typically made 78 cents. Sep 20, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch
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
Getting To Know the Healthy Families Act ArticleSep 5, 2023 Getting To Know the Healthy Families Act The Healthy Families Act would finally guarantee paid sick leave for employees in the United States, bolstering public health and the U.S. economy. Sep 5, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth ReportAug 30, 2023 Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth By making it easier for more people to enter and stay in work, policymakers can help ease inflationary pressures over the medium term and grow the middle class. Aug 30, 2023 Rose Khattar, Christian E. Weller, David Correa
CAP’s Response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s RFI on the Enterprises’ Single-Family Mortgage Pricing Framework Sign-On LetterAug 23, 2023 CAP’s Response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s RFI on the Enterprises’ Single-Family Mortgage Pricing Framework The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the FHFA’s request for input on the Enterprises’ single-family pricing framework. Aug 23, 2023 Michela Zonta
To Support Food Security, the Thrifty Food Plan Increase Should Be Protected in the 2023 Farm Bill ArticleAug 23, 2023 To Support Food Security, the Thrifty Food Plan Increase Should Be Protected in the 2023 Farm Bill The 2021 increase in the Thrifty Food Plan was a much-needed and long-overdue reform that better reflects families’ nutritional needs and modern grocery store costs. Aug 23, 2023 Anona Neal, Kyle Ross
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Oregon Fact SheetAug 22, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Oregon Paid family and medical leave benefits start in Oregon on September 3, 2023. Aug 22, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2023 ReportAug 10, 2023 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2023 This issue brief explains the availability of state paid family and medical leave programs for self-employed workers in the United States. Aug 10, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act ReportJul 12, 2023 Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act Congressional leaders recently reintroduced the leading national paid family and medical leave bill, including key updates and improvements. Jul 12, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Maine Fact SheetJul 11, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Maine New legislation in Maine will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers, starting in May 2026. Jul 11, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
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