3 Years of Progress: Biden’s State of the Unions Addresses VideoMarch 13, 2024 3 Years of Progress: Biden’s State of the Unions Addresses Taking a comparative look at progress through President Joe Biden’s three State of the Union addresses. Mar 13, 2024 Hai-Lam Phan, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley, Toni Pandolfo
What To Read Before the 2024 State of the Union ArticleMarch 4, 2024 What To Read Before the 2024 State of the Union Democracy, the economy, and our freedoms: These are the topics expected to be spotlighted by President Joe Biden during his third State of the Union address. Mar 4, 2024 Caroline Alt, Ming Gault, Sabrina Savoie
5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union ArticleMarch 4, 2024 5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union In 2023, the U.S. economy once again proved its strength and resilience, creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. Mar 4, 2024 Rose Khattar, David Ballard, Jessica Vela
Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism In the NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism In an op-ed, Sage Warner writes that while some Americans are unaware of President Joe Biden’s agenda now, people across demographics will feel the benefits as policies are implemented in the coming years. The stories we hear at this point already signal that far-reaching impact. Feb 10, 2023 Fortune Sage Warner
What To Read Before the State of the Union ArticleFebruary 3, 2023 What To Read Before the State of the Union The economy; democracy and the courts; and community safety and gun violence are expected to be at center stage as President Biden prepares to address the nation during his second State of the Union address. Feb 3, 2023 Kiera Manser, Rose Khattar, Ben Olinsky, 1 More Rachael Eisenberg
The State of U.S. National Security Is Not Strong Under Trump ArticleFebruary 3, 2020 The State of U.S. National Security Is Not Strong Under Trump Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s the real state of national security under President Trump. Feb 3, 2020 Kelly Magsamen, Alexandra Schmitt
3 Ways HUD Is Using Regulatory Attacks to Dismantle Fair Housing Protections ArticleJanuary 30, 2020 3 Ways HUD Is Using Regulatory Attacks to Dismantle Fair Housing Protections The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed multiple rules that target housing access for marginalized communities and weaken protections against discrimination. Jan 30, 2020 Areeba Haider
The TCJA 2 Years Later: Corporations, Not Workers, Are the Big Winners ArticleDecember 19, 2019 The TCJA 2 Years Later: Corporations, Not Workers, Are the Big Winners The massive corporate tax cut is costing more than expected and not trickling down to workers. Dec 19, 2019 Galen Hendricks, Seth Hanlon
Court Ruling Against ACA Hurts Patients and Destabilizes Health Insurance Markets ArticleDecember 19, 2019 Court Ruling Against ACA Hurts Patients and Destabilizes Health Insurance Markets The appeals court in the Texas v. United States health care repeal lawsuit ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional but left in doubt the rest of the law, fueling uncertainty that could harm markets in the near term. Dec 19, 2019 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, Charles Gaba
The State of the Trump Economy ArticleFebruary 5, 2019 The State of the Trump Economy In his State of the Union address, President Trump will try to take credit for a growing economy; in reality, he has done everything he can to direct those gains to the wealthy few. Feb 5, 2019 Lily Roberts, Andy Green
On Hope, Change, and Having Kids ArticleJanuary 20, 2016 On Hope, Change, and Having Kids While some of the optimism surrounding President Barack Obama’s election remains, he is leaving office in a less hopeful climate than when he entered. Jan 20, 2016 Claire Markham
Saving the Best for Last ArticleJanuary 14, 2016 Saving the Best for Last President Obama’s final State of the Union address challenged voters to do the hard work of fulfilling the American promise. Jan 14, 2016 Sam Fulwood III
Why President Obama Should Discuss Conservation for the First Time in His State of the Union Address ArticleJanuary 24, 2014 Why President Obama Should Discuss Conservation for the First Time in His State of the Union Address The president should use his executive authority to protect our public lands for future generations, create jobs, and honor our natural and cultural heritage. Jan 24, 2014 Matt Lee-Ashley, Jessica Goad
State of the Union: More Investments in Clean Energy, Less Carbon Pollution ArticleFebruary 13, 2013 State of the Union: More Investments in Clean Energy, Less Carbon Pollution Investing in clean energy technologies and reducing carbon pollution will protect public health and contribute to America’s economic resurgence. Feb 13, 2013 Daniel J. Weiss
The Right Priorities ArticleJanuary 26, 2011 The Right Priorities The president’s State of the Union speech aimed to spark our nation’s famed competitiveness in areas most ripe for sustained jobs growth. The blueprint must be equally compelling. Jan 26, 2011
The State of the Union ArticleJanuary 21, 2011 The State of the Union The Center for American Progress lays out the principal goals we would like President Obama to address in his speech to Congress and our country. Jan 21, 2011
Touting the Benefits of Health Reform at This Year’s State of the Union ArticleJanuary 20, 2011 Touting the Benefits of Health Reform at This Year’s State of the Union President Obama can emphasize during this year’s State of the Union how many millions of Americans are already benefiting from the Affordable Care Act and the millions more who will receive better care in the near future thanks to the new law, writes Karen Davenport. Jan 20, 2011 Karen Davenport
Bush Ignores Promise One Day After State of the Union ArticleJanuary 30, 2008 Bush Ignores Promise One Day After State of the Union Derailing or delaying model carbon capture and sequestration project would be a blow to the task of addressing global warming, writes Robert Sussman. Jan 30, 2008 Robert M. Sussman
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.
Building an Economy for All 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.