2023 Progressive Wins VideoDec 20, 2023 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. Dec 20, 2023 Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Ming Gault, 1 More Jeremy Hill
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
Honoring Lorella Praeli, 2023 Progressive Champion ArticleOct 24, 2023 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. Oct 24, 2023
2022 Progressive Wins Countdown VideoDec 31, 2022 2022 Progressive Wins Countdown The Center for American Progress presents a compilation of short videos counting down to the new year with recent progressive wins. Dec 31, 2022 Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
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
9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019 ArticleSep 9, 2019 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. Sep 9, 2019 Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi, Luke Wallis
States of Change ReportJun 27, 2019 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. Jun 27, 2019 Rob Griffin, William H. Frey, Ruy Teixeira
2019 CAP Ideas: Cities of Change With Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti VideoMay 24, 2019 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. May 24, 2019
Turning the Page on Climate, With Robinson Meyer and Christy Goldfuss PodcastApr 18, 2019 Turning the Page on Climate, With Robinson Meyer and Christy Goldfuss This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Robinson Meyer, a climate reporter for The Atlantic, and Christy Goldfuss, senior vice president for Energy and Environment Policy at CAP, about renewed energy on climate change. Apr 18, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Bold Democracy Reforms That Build on H.R. 1 ReportApr 10, 2019 Bold Democracy Reforms That Build on H.R. 1 Americans are expecting leaders to offer far-reaching democracy reform solutions to return power to the people. Apr 10, 2019 Michael Sozan, Sam Berger, William Roberts, 2 More Danielle Root, Alex Tausanovitch
Two Lieutenant Governors on the Rise PodcastApr 4, 2019 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. Apr 4, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Conservative Court Packing ArticleApr 3, 2019 Conservative Court Packing Court packing isn’t a theoretical idea—it’s happening right now. Apr 3, 2019 Sam Berger
Increasing Voter Participation in America ReportJul 11, 2018 Increasing Voter Participation in America Structural barriers and cynicism about government keep millions of eligible Americans from participating in elections; here’s how to fix that. Jul 11, 2018 Danielle Root, Liz Kennedy
New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy on Resisting Trump PodcastJun 19, 2018 New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy on Resisting Trump Michele and Igor speak with New Jersey Gov. Murphy about the progress his state has made, as well as with CAP Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy Ben Olinsky about some of CAP's big policy ideas. Jun 19, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 2 More Rachel Rosen, Ben Olinsky
America’s Electoral Future ReportApr 14, 2018 America’s Electoral Future The demographics of the United States are projected to become much more diverse in the coming decades and will have significant effects on the presidential election in 2020 and beyond. Apr 14, 2018 Rob Griffin, Ruy Teixeira, William H. Frey
Wage Boards for American Workers ReportApr 9, 2018 Wage Boards for American Workers Wage boards would empower all workers to negotiate for higher pay and benefits. Apr 9, 2018 David Madland
Systematic Inequality ReportFeb 21, 2018 Systematic Inequality The already large racial wealth gap between white and black American households grew even wider after the Great Recession. Targeted policies are necessary to reverse this deepening divide. Feb 21, 2018 Angela Hanks, Danyelle Solomon, Christian E. Weller
Election Security in All 50 States ReportFeb 12, 2018 Election Security in All 50 States A better understanding of how each state can improve election security preparedness can help build urgency for appropriate solutions and arm stakeholders with information to demand increased security measures. Feb 12, 2018 Danielle Root, Liz Kennedy, Michael Sozan, 1 More Jerry Parshall
God, Roy Moore, and Faith in the Resistance PodcastNov 16, 2017 God, Roy Moore, and Faith in the Resistance This week, Michele and Igor chat with two guests and discuss the intersection of religion and politics, specifically Christian nationalism and the pairing of progressivism and faith. Nov 16, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 2 More Jack Jenkins, Rachel Rosen
Voter Trends in 2016 ReportNov 1, 2017 Voter Trends in 2016 CAP’s comprehensive new analysis of 2016 turnout and voting patterns reveals important and surprising results about what happened in the election. Nov 1, 2017 Rob Griffin, Ruy Teixeira, John Halpin
Distorted Districts, Distorted Laws ReportSep 19, 2017 Distorted Districts, Distorted Laws When legislators pick their voters through gerrymandering, they are less accountable and responsive to the public policy preferences of their constituents. Sep 19, 2017 Billy Corriher, Liz Kennedy
Suppression: A Common Thread in American Democracy ArticleJun 16, 2017 Suppression: A Common Thread in American Democracy Mayor Landrieu speaks honestly about the consequences of ignoring race in our nation’s history as he removes Confederate monuments in New Orleans. Jun 16, 2017 Danyelle Solomon
Toward a Marshall Plan for America ReportMay 16, 2017 Toward a Marshall Plan for America The economy is not producing access to a good, stable middle-class life for people who do not go to college. On prudential and ethical grounds, progressives must do more to create decent job opportunities and secure family situations for all working people facing difficult economic conditions not within their control. May 16, 2017 Neera Tanden, Carmel Martin, Marc Jarsulic, 6 More Brendan Duke, Ben Olinsky, Melissa Boteach, John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, Rob Griffin
States of Change ReportFeb 17, 2017 States of Change Simulations indicate that the most successful route for minimizing future representation gaps lies in equalizing registration and turnout rates across races. Feb 17, 2017 Rob Griffin, William H. Frey, Ruy Teixeira
Orbán’s Hungary ReportNov 28, 2016 Orbán’s Hungary The recent transformation of Hungarian politics—particularly the metamorphosis of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—offers a cautionary tale of what can happen when a right-wing national populist leader gets elected. Nov 28, 2016 William Danvers
The Populist Explosion Past EventNov 3, 2016 The Populist Explosion John B. Judis on How the Great Recession Transformed American and European Politics Nov 3, 2016
The Path to 270 in 2016, Revisited ReportOct 6, 2016 The Path to 270 in 2016, Revisited Will fundamentals trump the candidates in determining the election outcome—or vice versa? Oct 6, 2016 Ruy Teixeira, John Halpin, Rob Griffin
A Blending American Youth InteractiveSep 7, 2016 A Blending American Youth Decades of immigration have altered the racial and ethnic makeup of the United States, and it is today’s children who will be the vanguards of this new, diverse America. Sep 7, 2016 Rob Griffin, Ruy Teixeira, William H. Frey
Powering Progress: 2016 Progressive Party VideoMay 20, 2016 Powering Progress: 2016 Progressive Party This week, American Progress hosted its annual Progressive Party, featuring Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), who discussed the enduring and unifying values of the progressive movement and the need for new policies that lift up all Americans. May 20, 2016
Moving Forward Together ReportMar 11, 2016 Moving Forward Together Wherever people are practicing inclusive politics, inclusive economics, and inclusive social policies, good things are happening. Mar 11, 2016 Bill Clinton
The Promise of Progress ReportMar 11, 2016 The Promise of Progress An agenda for shared prosperity, diversity, and innovation can help progressives deliver on the promise of progress. Mar 11, 2016 Justin Trudeau
Global Challenges, Progressive Solutions ReportMar 11, 2016 Global Challenges, Progressive Solutions The global progressive movement has been behind almost every social advance of the past decade. In the 21st century, it is needed more than ever. Mar 11, 2016 Andrew Little
The Lonely Life of a Progressive ReportMar 11, 2016 The Lonely Life of a Progressive The challenges facing today's progressives are larger than ever, but it is still a great time to be a social democrat. Mar 11, 2016 Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Writing the Future of Germany: Progressive Politics in Turbulent Times ReportMar 11, 2016 Writing the Future of Germany: Progressive Politics in Turbulent Times Investing in the economy of the future and securing the integrity of government are essential to ensuring the vitality and growth of the middle class. Mar 11, 2016 Sigmar Gabriel
Values and Facts Are on Our Side! ReportMar 11, 2016 Values and Facts Are on Our Side! Facts and values are on the side of progressives. A modern social democratic agenda is now the only one able to deliver an inclusive society. Mar 11, 2016 Jonas Gahr Støre
Toward a New Progressive Politics ReportMar 11, 2016 Toward a New Progressive Politics The rise of populism and growing cynicism toward political elites are making it harder than ever to develop a progressive agenda. Mar 11, 2016 Matteo Renzi
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.