JerryParshall Senior Director, Safety and Justice Campaign; Director, State and Local Government Affairs
The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action ReportMar 25, 2024 The Protection of Voting Rights Requires State Action As legislation on voting rights awaits action in Congress—and states continue to pass restrictive, discriminatory voting policies and the courts strip federal voter protections—states must step up and protect the right to vote. Mar 25, 2024 Rebecca Mears
Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 ArticleNov 1, 2023 Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 States are taking action to strengthen workers’ ability to unionize and collectively bargain as well as raise job standards. Nov 1, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch, Karla Walter
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
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Oregon Fact SheetAug 22, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Oregon Paid family and medical leave benefits start in Oregon on September 3, 2023. Aug 22, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2023 ReportAug 10, 2023 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2023 This issue brief explains the availability of state paid family and medical leave programs for self-employed workers in the United States. Aug 10, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota ReportJun 6, 2023 8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota In Minnesota, violent crime is increasingly fueled by firearms, as the state lacks foundational gun control laws that would improve public safety and save lives. Jun 6, 2023 Allison Jordan
Setting Sectoral Standards in the U.S. and the World Past EventFeb 23, 2023 Setting Sectoral Standards in the U.S. and the World Please join the Center for American Progress and a panel of esteemed experts for a discussion on sectoral bargaining. Feb 23, 2023
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
Minnesota Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyJan 30, 2023 Minnesota 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 Minnesota House of Representatives’ Committee on Elections Finance and Policy in support of H.F. 117, a bill to stop political spending by foreign-influenced U.S. corporations. Jan 30, 2023 Michael Sozan
Fact Sheet: Weakening Requirements to Carry a Concealed Firearm Increases Violent Crime Fact SheetOct 4, 2022 Fact Sheet: Weakening Requirements to Carry a Concealed Firearm Increases Violent Crime States weakening concealed carry requirements is an increasing trend resulting in rising violent crime. Oct 4, 2022 Nick Wilson
Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency ReportApr 5, 2022 Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency As the conclusion of the national public health emergency looms, state and federal policymakers should improve continuity of care for millions of Medicaid enrollees facing disenrollment and preserve critical access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Apr 5, 2022 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel
California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyMar 2, 2022 California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations California’s A.B. 1819 legislation would take a big step toward protecting state elections and ballot initiatives by prohibiting American corporations with appreciable foreign ownership from spending political dollars. Mar 2, 2022 Michael Sozan, Michael Sozan
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.