What Happens During a Government Shutdown? ArticleSep 21, 2023 What Happens During a Government Shutdown? Learn how a government shutdown affects you. Sep 21, 2023 Bobby Kogan
5 Immediate Shutdown Effects ArticleSep 29, 2023 5 Immediate Shutdown Effects Five things that happen right away when the federal government shuts down. Sep 29, 2023 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
How a Government Shutdown Would Affect Survivors of Domestic Violence ArticleSep 28, 2023 How a Government Shutdown Would Affect Survivors of Domestic Violence A government shutdown could disrupt grant funding and thus stall essential resources to help survivors of domestic violence, many of whom are women. Sep 28, 2023 Sara Estep, Becca Damante
What Happens During a Government Shutdown? ArticleSep 21, 2023 What Happens During a Government Shutdown? Learn how a government shutdown affects you. Sep 21, 2023 Bobby Kogan
Military Service Members and U.S. National Security Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Manufactured Emergency ArticleFeb 26, 2019 Military Service Members and U.S. National Security Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Manufactured Emergency In an unconstitutional exercise of emergency authority, President Trump has threatened to divert billions of dollars away from military projects to fund an unnecessary border wall that serves few interests but his own political agenda. Feb 26, 2019 Saharra Griffin
The State of the Trump Economy ArticleFeb 5, 2019 The State of the Trump Economy In his State of the Union address, President Trump will try to take credit for a growing economy; in reality, he has done everything he can to direct those gains to the wealthy few. Feb 5, 2019 Lily Roberts, Andy Green
Why Rep. Jennifer Wexton Wants to End Shutdowns for Good PodcastJan 31, 2019 Why Rep. Jennifer Wexton Wants to End Shutdowns for Good This week, Daniella and Ed sit down with freshman Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) to discuss her thoughts on the recent government shutdown. Jan 31, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Trump’s Shutdown Threatened the American Dream, Especially for People of Color ArticleJan 31, 2019 Trump’s Shutdown Threatened the American Dream, Especially for People of Color More than 228,000 people of color were furloughed or forced to work without pay because of the president’s decision to shut down the government in an effort to gain funding for a border wall. Jan 31, 2019 Connor Maxwell
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2019 Jobs Release ArticleJan 31, 2019 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2019 Jobs Release Policymakers and economists need to center populations who face high labor market barriers when evaluating the health of the labor market. Jan 31, 2019 Daniella Zessoules, Galen Hendricks, Michael Madowitz, 1 More Olugbenga Ajilore
5 Ways the Trump Shutdown Is Harming Struggling Workers, Families, and Communities ArticleJan 17, 2019 5 Ways the Trump Shutdown Is Harming Struggling Workers, Families, and Communities President Donald Trump’s shutdown is more than a debate around a wall: It is about the low-income, disabled, and indigenous peoples at and within our borders whose lives and economic security he is willfully endangering for political gain. Jan 17, 2019 Donovan Hicks, Heidi Schultheis, Rejane Frederick, 2 More Azza Altiraifi, Rachel West
Crisis Management: An Immigration Update and Tackling Opioids with James Hamblin PodcastJan 10, 2019 Crisis Management: An Immigration Update and Tackling Opioids with James Hamblin In this week's episode, CAP immigration expert Phil Wolgin discusses the so-called crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border and James Hamblin joins us for his perspective on the opioid epidemic. Jan 10, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 3 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford, Philip E. Wolgin
Fact Sheets: How the Trump Shutdown Harms States ArticleJan 9, 2019 Fact Sheets: How the Trump Shutdown Harms States Across the country, President Trump's shutdown has had damaging effects on vital programs and services. As he continues to hold portions of the government hostage, Trump has left hundreds of thousands of workers in financial limbo. Jan 9, 2019 Saharra Griffin
Immigration Priorities in the 116th Congress ArticleJan 8, 2019 Immigration Priorities in the 116th Congress Democratic control of the House of Representatives provides an opportunity for much-needed oversight, passage of legislation to protect vulnerable individuals, and exploration of longer-term solutions. Jan 8, 2019 Tom Jawetz
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.