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
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
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
Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs Past EventSeptember 23, 2026 Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs This event will explore what it means to invest in rural communities on their own terms and build a rural policy agenda rooted in resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 23, 2026
How Federal Debt Puts a Damper on Your Wallet ArticleSeptember 23, 2026 How Federal Debt Puts a Damper on Your Wallet Federal debt is adding to the affordability squeeze, quietly raising household monthly bills for mortgage, auto, and student loan payments. Sep 23, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo
The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona ArticleSeptember 21, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona 1.85 million, or 52 percent, of electric utility customers in Arizona will pay more for electricity this coming year due to new Trump administration policies. Sep 21, 2026 Akshay Thyagarajan, Lucero Marquez
Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands ArticleSeptember 18, 2026 Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands The Trump administration’s decision to start its war with Iran has been a geostrategic disaster, and an analysis of state-by-state increases of gas and diesel prices shows how the war continues to cost American families. Sep 18, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
Poverty Rates Diverged in 2025 but Will Likely Rise Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Implementation ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Poverty Rates Diverged in 2025 but Will Likely Rise Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Implementation In 2025, the official poverty rate decreased while the supplemental poverty rate remained statistically unchanged. Yet cuts to the social safety net signal increases in poverty in the years to come. Sep 15, 2026 Kennedy Andara, Mimla Wardak
The Long Game on Energy Affordability ReportSeptember 15, 2026 The Long Game on Energy Affordability As electricity costs rise and states make important decisions about energy affordability, the most successful approaches protect consumers today while continuing to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy resources that lower bills over time. Sep 15, 2026 Frederick Bell
Wealth Inequality Has Grown During the Trump Administration ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Wealth Inequality Has Grown During the Trump Administration The wealthiest 0.1 percent of households have gained more than 8,000 times as much wealth per household as the bottom 50 percent since the end of 2024. Sep 15, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo, Sara Estep, Corey Husak
2026 U.S. Job Growth Has Lagged Far Behind Optimal Levels ArticleSeptember 4, 2026 2026 U.S. Job Growth Has Lagged Far Behind Optimal Levels New calculations show the economy would need to add about 97,000 jobs per month to keep the employment-to-population ratio from declining. Sep 4, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo, Christian E. Weller
Weighing Priorities: What U.S. Spending on the Iran War Could Fund Instead InteractiveAugust 24, 2026 Weighing Priorities: What U.S. Spending on the Iran War Could Fund Instead The House of Representatives took the first step toward passing a bill that would provide the Trump administration $73 billion to fund its already costly war in Iran. That funding, if better allocated, could provide lifesaving and life-changing services for millions of Americans. Aug 24, 2026 Jamie Friedman, Bobby Kogan, Allison McManus
Teen Employment Remains Weak ArticleAugust 7, 2026 Teen Employment Remains Weak The share of teens employed has slid from a high of 50 percent in 1978 to just 30.7 percent today, with teen boys and teens of color facing the steepest declines. This trend may signal where the broader economy is heading while also revealing a narrowing pipeline of early work experience that has historically given young people a stronger foothold later in their careers. Aug 7, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, Sara Estep, Jiun Park
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.