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 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
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
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
What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions ArticleAug 9, 2023 What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions Gen Zers are eager to organize and are winning union gains for themselves at workplaces nationwide. Aug 9, 2023 Aurelia Glass
Counterpoint: The Farm Bill Is About More Than Farmers In the NewsJul 26, 2023 Counterpoint: The Farm Bill Is About More Than Farmers In an opinion piece published by "DC Journal," Lily Roberts argues why the farm bill is not for wealthy farmers but is instead essential for growing the economy and the middle class. Jul 26, 2023 DC Journal Lily Roberts
Higher State-Level Minimum Wages Aid in Faster Jobs Recovery ArticleJul 24, 2023 Higher State-Level Minimum Wages Aid in Faster Jobs Recovery Since January 2021, employment in the leisure and hospitality industry has recovered faster in states with minimum wages higher than the $7.25 federal minimum. Jul 24, 2023 Jessica Vela
Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class ArticleJul 20, 2023 Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class A $15 minimum wage could benefit nearly 40 million workers and provide some of the lowest-wage workers with an average annual wage boost of about $6,000. Jul 20, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep, Lily Roberts
It’s All About Housing: Rental Inflation and Its Measurement Play an Outsize Role in the Consumer Price Index ArticleJul 10, 2023 It’s All About Housing: Rental Inflation and Its Measurement Play an Outsize Role in the Consumer Price Index Price increases for new leases have fallen faster than average rent, which will contribute to declining inflation in the future. Jul 10, 2023 Christian E. Weller, David Correa
Progressive Messaging on the Economy ArticleJul 6, 2023 Progressive Messaging on the Economy New research underscores the value of connecting policy priorities to how they will help grow the middle class in America. Jul 6, 2023
Policymakers Must Understand How Education, Health Care, and Economic Security Shape Early Child Development ArticleJun 29, 2023 Policymakers Must Understand How Education, Health Care, and Economic Security Shape Early Child Development Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout life. Jun 29, 2023 Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
Strengthening Early Childhood Health, Housing, Education, and Economic Well-Being Through Holistic Public Policy ReportJun 29, 2023 Strengthening Early Childhood Health, Housing, Education, and Economic Well-Being Through Holistic Public Policy The preschool years present a critical developmental period sensitive to changes in public health and social policy, for which robust investments in programs that support families can improve intergenerational outcomes. Jun 29, 2023 Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power ArticleJun 21, 2023 How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power Union membership allows workers without four-year college degrees to earn more and achieve financial security for their families and children. Jun 21, 2023 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Biden Administration Investment Tracker ArticleJun 15, 2023 Biden Administration Investment Tracker Use this tool to learn more about local projects in your community, and across the country, supported by the Biden administration’s economic laws. Jun 15, 2023 Will Ragland, Ryan Koronowski
Investing To Be Competitive: The New U.S. Industrial Strategy ReportJun 12, 2023 Investing To Be Competitive: The New U.S. Industrial Strategy The new industrial strategy will transform the auto, energy, and semiconductor sectors; reduce carbon emissions; and support increased worker wages. Jun 12, 2023 Marc Jarsulic
5 Fast Facts About the FAMILY Act and Paid Leave ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Fast Facts About the FAMILY Act and Paid Leave Congressional leaders have reintroduced the FAMILY Act, which would provide paid family and medical leave to workers across the country. May 31, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Default Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on the Economy ArticleMay 11, 2023 Default Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on the Economy Failure to increase the debt limit would have grave consequences for the U.S. economy, the global financial system, and the well-being of American families. May 11, 2023 Jean Ross
Work Requirements Are Expensive for the Government To Administer and Don’t Lead To More Employment ArticleApr 25, 2023 Work Requirements Are Expensive for the Government To Administer and Don’t Lead To More Employment The creation of additional bureaucracy to take basic supports away from Americans would be costly to the federal government and ineffective in promoting employment. Apr 25, 2023 Lily Roberts
Biden Tax Proposals Would Correct Inequities Created by Trump Tax Cuts and Raise Additional Revenues ReportApr 14, 2023 Biden Tax Proposals Would Correct Inequities Created by Trump Tax Cuts and Raise Additional Revenues President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 tax proposal would impose new taxes on unearned income, while improving the child tax credit. Apr 14, 2023 Jean Ross
Bank Failures Highlight Need for a Strong and Independent CFPB ArticleApr 10, 2023 Bank Failures Highlight Need for a Strong and Independent CFPB The CFPB faces legal and political challenges amid instability in the banking system. Apr 10, 2023 Lilith Fellowes-Granda, Crystal Weise
What Policymakers Need To Know About Today’s Working Class ReportApr 6, 2023 What Policymakers Need To Know About Today’s Working Class The working class works primarily in service-sector jobs and is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever. Apr 6, 2023 Aurelia Glass
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy In the NewsMar 10, 2023 Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country. Mar 10, 2023 Fortune Michele Grim
State and Local Leaders Summit Past EventFeb 8, 2023 State and Local Leaders Summit Governors and mayors will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform their economies in the months and years ahead. Feb 8, 2023 Patrick Gaspard
The ‘Fair Tax’ Act Would Radically Restructure the Nation’s Tax System in Favor of the Wealthy ArticleFeb 8, 2023 The ‘Fair Tax’ Act Would Radically Restructure the Nation’s Tax System in Favor of the Wealthy The Fair Tax Act would replace federal income and payroll taxes with a national sales tax, slashing federal revenues and cutting taxes on the wealthy. Feb 8, 2023 Jean Ross, Kyle Ross
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.
Building an Economy for All 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.