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
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.