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2023 Progressive Wins Video

2023 Progressive Wins

This year saw protections for transgender rights, women's rights, the environment, and U.S. democracy overall, as well as strides in building the economy and keeping communities safe.

Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Ming Gault, 1 More Jeremy Hill

2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past Event
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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.

Honoring Lorella Praeli, 2023 Progressive Champion Article
Lorella Praeli walks onto the stage

Honoring Lorella Praeli, 2023 Progressive Champion

Lorella Praeli is the co-president of Community Change and Community Change Action and the first recipient of the John D. Podesta Progressive Champion Award.

No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake Report

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.

Matt Browne, Alexandra Schmitt

9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019 Article
The Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart delivers a prayer at a vigil in support of the Equality Act in Washington, D.C., May 2019. (Mackenzie Harris/Faith in Public Life)

9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019

These nine LGBTQ faith leaders work to resist injustice and articulate a moral vision for the United States.

Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi, Luke Wallis

States of Change Report

States of Change

As the demographics of the United States have changed since 1980, so have the coalitions that make up both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Rob Griffin, William H. Frey, Ruy Teixeira

2019 CAP Ideas: Cities of Change With Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Video
 (Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) speaks at the 2019 CAP Ideas Conference.)

2019 CAP Ideas: Cities of Change With Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks at the 2019 CAP Ideas Conference about cities’ power in implementing progressive change and in setting the example of how governments can serve their people.

Two Lieutenant Governors on the Rise Podcast
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Two Lieutenant Governors on the Rise

This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Lt. Govs. Juliana Stratton (D-IL) and Kate Marshall (D-NV) about their day-to-day responsibilities and the challenge of balancing the needs of rural and urban constituents in their states.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford

Conservative Court Packing Article
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Conservative Court Packing

Court packing isn’t a theoretical idea—it’s happening right now.

Sam Berger

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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.

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