Systematic Inequality ReportFebruary 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
Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge ReportMarch 19, 2021 Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge Mar 19, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Lily Roberts
Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps ReportSeptember 6, 2021 Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Sep 6, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Executive Summary: Hope After Harm ArticleAugust 20, 2025 Executive Summary: Hope After Harm A state-by-state analysis of victim compensation statutes reveals tremendous potential for states to better meet the needs of survivors of violence and to ultimately break cycles of harm. Aug 20, 2025 Chandler Hall, Alice Hamblett
Resumen ejecutivo: Esperanza después del daño ArtículoAugust 20, 2025 Resumen ejecutivo: Esperanza después del daño Un análisis estado por estado de las leyes de compensación para las víctimas revela un tremendo potencial para que los estados satisfagan mejor las necesidades de los sobrevivientes de la violencia y, en última instancia, rompan los ciclos de daño. Aug 20, 2025 Chandler Hall, Alice Hamblett
Fighting for the American Dream Past EventAugust 18, 2025 Fighting for the American Dream Creating and safeguarding an inclusive economy for the Black middle class. Edgartown, MA Aug 18, 2025
The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap ArticleJune 17, 2025 The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, new analysis from the Center for American Progress’ LGBTQI+ Community Survey shows that in 2024, LGBTQI+ households made just 85 cents for every dollar earned by non-LGBTQI+ households, equaling about $12,600 less per year. Jun 17, 2025 Sara Estep, Haley Norris
Baby Bonds: A Worthwhile Step To Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap ReportFebruary 20, 2025 Baby Bonds: A Worthwhile Step To Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap Baby bonds build intergenerational wealth for households that often have not had access to economic opportunities, mobility, and security. Feb 20, 2025 Edwith Theogene, Christian E. Weller
Building for Our Future Past EventAugust 12, 2024 Building for Our Future A Black Agenda for 2025 and Beyond The Barn & Bowl Bistro | Oak Bluffs, MA Aug 12, 2024
Reducing Housing Burdens While Creating a Longer-Term Affordable Housing Solution ReportJuly 30, 2024 Reducing Housing Burdens While Creating a Longer-Term Affordable Housing Solution The nation’s housing affordability crisis can be softened in the near term through multiple production efforts to create a sustainable, affordable housing infrastructure for generations to come. Jul 30, 2024 Doug Turner
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMarch 20, 2024 Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps. Mar 20, 2024 David Madland, Christian E. Weller, Sachin Shiva
The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos ArticleOctober 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos The Biden administration’s historic investments support Latinos and have advanced racial equity for all Americans. Oct 13, 2023 Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina, Mariam Rashid
The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Past EventOctober 4, 2023 The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy. Center for American Progress Oct 4, 2023
Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States Fact SheetSeptember 21, 2023 Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States This fact sheet explores the size, demographics, and key features of the self-employed population in the United States. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy ArticleSeptember 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
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.