Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina ReportDec 7, 2023 Threats From Political Minority Rule in Wisconsin and North Carolina Partisan legislators in Wisconsin and North Carolina are aggressively erecting anti-democracy barriers to lock out a growing political majority and hinder America’s progress. Dec 7, 2023 Michael Sozan
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSep 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond A series of high-profile global elections in 2024 will require social media platforms and generative AI developers to meet the moment amid an evolving and uncertain technology landscape. Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs In the NewsJul 5, 2023 Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs Gordon Laxer and Michael Sozan write about how discussion on foreign-influenced corporations' political spending in the United States can inform Canada's policies on the matter. Jul 5, 2023 the Toronto Star Gordon Laxer, Michael Sozan
A Year After the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Trends in State Abortion Laws Have Emerged ReportJun 15, 2023 A Year After the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Trends in State Abortion Laws Have Emerged In the absence of federal protections, state legislatures have become arbiters of abortion access, with some states banning or severely restricting abortion and others improving and protecting it. Jun 15, 2023 Becca Damante, Kierra B. Jones
Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyMar 14, 2023 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Washington State House in support of S.B. 5284, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Mar 14, 2023 Michael Sozan
Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 22, 2023 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Hawaii Senate in support of S.B. 1179, a bill that would limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 22, 2023 Michael Sozan
California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 10, 2023 California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the California State Assembly in support of A.B. 83, a bill that would limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 10, 2023 Michael Sozan
Election Deniers Lost Key Races for Federal and State Offices in the 2022 Midterm Elections ArticleNov 22, 2022 Election Deniers Lost Key Races for Federal and State Offices in the 2022 Midterm Elections Candidates who questioned or denied the outcome of the 2020 presidential election lost key races in the midterms as voters across the country elected pro-democracy candidates. Nov 22, 2022 Greta Bedekovics, Ashleigh Maciolek
Issues Potentially Affecting the 2022 Midterm Elections ArticleOct 25, 2022 Issues Potentially Affecting the 2022 Midterm Elections This CAP memo outlines how to address challenges affecting the 2022 elections. Oct 25, 2022 William Roberts, Greta Bedekovics, Adam Conner, 3 More Erin Simpson, Michael Sozan, Alex Tausanovitch
Supreme Court May Adopt Extreme MAGA Election Theory That Threatens Democracy ReportSep 26, 2022 Supreme Court May Adopt Extreme MAGA Election Theory That Threatens Democracy In its upcoming term, the Supreme Court will decide Moore v. Harper, a case involving the extreme “independent state legislature” theory that endangers free and fair elections. Sep 26, 2022 Michael Sozan
How To Save American Democracy ReportJan 4, 2022 How To Save American Democracy The threat to U.S. elections is real—here is how policymakers can address it. Jan 4, 2022 Alex Tausanovitch
How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services ReportNov 16, 2021 How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services Online services have become an essential and ubiquitous part of American life. This report proposes a new regulatory framework to address existing harms, promote equitable growth, and protect the public interest online. Nov 16, 2021 Erin Simpson, Adam Conner
How Americans Envision a More Perfect Union ReportMay 26, 2021 How Americans Envision a More Perfect Union A new study of U.S. public opinion shows a common path forward for the country based on national economic development and a more cooperative politics. May 26, 2021 John Halpin, Brian Katulis, Peter Juul, 2 More Karl Agne, Nisha Jain
Americans Want the Federal Government To Help People in Need ReportMar 10, 2021 Americans Want the Federal Government To Help People in Need Results from a national survey of registered voters shed light on how Americans view the importance of the social safety net and other economic policies amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mar 10, 2021 John Halpin, Karl Agne, Nisha Jain
The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics ArticleJan 15, 2021 The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics Women—particularly women of color—continue to make noteworthy gains at all levels of government, but bold policies and structural changes are still needed to reach gender parity in U.S. politics. Jan 15, 2021 Robin Bleiweis, Shilpa Phadke
Tell Congress: Convict Trump Tell Congress: Convict Trump Every day that President Trump remains in office, he remains an active threat to our democracy. Jan 12, 2021
Take Action: Tell Congress To Support Trump’s Removal From Office Take Action: Tell Congress To Support Trump’s Removal From Office President Donald Trump is an active danger to our democracy every day he remains in office, and the Cabinet and Vice President Mike Pence should immediately invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him. Jan 11, 2021
No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake ReportDec 21, 2020 No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake While the pandemic has illustrated the need for progressive policies more than ever, significant challenges still confront those who advocate for and hope to implement them. Dec 21, 2020 Matt Browne, Alexandra Schmitt
America’s Electoral Future ReportOct 19, 2020 America’s Electoral Future The generational makeup of the United States will change dramatically in the future and that is projected to have potentially profound effects of future elections. Oct 19, 2020 Rob Griffin, William H. Frey, Ruy Teixeira
What Do Voters Want on Child Care Ahead of the 2020 Elections? ReportSep 25, 2020 What Do Voters Want on Child Care Ahead of the 2020 Elections? The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing challenges for many parents in finding and affording high quality child care. Subsequently, voters strongly support increased governmental steps to help parents care for their kids and continue to work. Sep 25, 2020 John Halpin, Karl Agne, Nisha Jain
Wisconsin Primary Shows Why States Must Prepare Their Elections for the Coronavirus ArticleApr 27, 2020 Wisconsin Primary Shows Why States Must Prepare Their Elections for the Coronavirus States must take immediate steps to prepare for conducting elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Apr 27, 2020 Danielle Root
In Expanding Vote by Mail, States Must Maintain In-Person Voting Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleApr 20, 2020 In Expanding Vote by Mail, States Must Maintain In-Person Voting Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic Although expanding vote by mail is critical, in-person options must be preserved to prevent disenfranchisement. Apr 20, 2020 Danielle Root, Danyelle Solomon, Rebecca Cokley, 3 More Tori O’Neal, Jamal R. Watkins, Dominik Whitehead
States Must Act Now To Fortify Elections Against Coronavirus ArticleApr 8, 2020 States Must Act Now To Fortify Elections Against Coronavirus Elected officials must make it easier and safer to register and vote amid the pandemic. Apr 8, 2020 Danielle Root
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.