Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost $4 Trillion Over the Next Decade ArticleMay 8, 2024 Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost $4 Trillion Over the Next Decade Permanently extending the Trump tax cuts would cost $400 billion per year and give the largest tax cut to extremely rich households. May 8, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis In the NewsMar 19, 2024 Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis Devon Ombres explains why a Supreme Court majority opinion in Anderson v. Trump marks a grave overstep of the court’s authority that could spell a constitutional crisis for this and future elections. Mar 19, 2024 Law360 Devon Ombres
Trump and His Allies Are Starting To Face Accountability for Their Plot To Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election ReportOct 17, 2023 Trump and His Allies Are Starting To Face Accountability for Their Plot To Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election The justice system is beginning to bring a measure of accountability for the events surrounding the unconstitutional conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election—a welcome development for the rule of law. Oct 17, 2023 Michael Sozan
CAP Comments on the FSOC’s Proposed Analytic Framework and Nonbank Designation Guidance ArticleJul 27, 2023 CAP Comments on the FSOC’s Proposed Analytic Framework and Nonbank Designation Guidance The Center for American Progress submitted comment letters to the Financial Stability Oversight Council on their proposed analytic risk framework and guidance on nonbank financial company designations. Jul 27, 2023 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
Trump and His Allies Must Be Held Accountable for the January 6 Insurrection ReportApr 20, 2023 Trump and His Allies Must Be Held Accountable for the January 6 Insurrection Without full accountability for the events surrounding the unconstitutional plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election, U.S. democracy remains under substantial threat. Apr 20, 2023 Michael Sozan, William Roberts
Congress Must Pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act To Protect Federal Civil Servants’ Impartiality ArticleDec 2, 2022 Congress Must Pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act To Protect Federal Civil Servants’ Impartiality Passage of the Preventing a Patronage System Act is critical to allow civil servants to do their jobs and to ensure the federal government’s stability, reliability, and authority in domestic functions and international relations. Dec 2, 2022 Cissy Jackson
Trump Is at the Center of the Multistep Scheme To Overturn a Valid Election VideoOct 14, 2022 Trump Is at the Center of the Multistep Scheme To Overturn a Valid Election The January 6 committee provided more strong proof that Donald Trump masterminded the wide-ranging conspiracy to hold on to presidential power—and voted to issue a subpoena to force Trump to testify. Oct 14, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Ala Al Sadi, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
Key Moments From the January 6 Committee Hearings VideoOct 5, 2022 Key Moments From the January 6 Committee Hearings Here is a collection of highlights from all eight January 6 committee hearings conducted so far. Oct 5, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 1 More Ala Al Sadi
What To Expect When the January 6 Hearings Resume ArticleSep 23, 2022 What To Expect When the January 6 Hearings Resume Here’s everything you need to know before the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol resumes its hearings September 28. Sep 23, 2022 William Roberts, Genna Cifelli
The Case for Reducing Defense Spending In the NewsSep 9, 2022 The Case for Reducing Defense Spending Larry Korb argues that the Biden administration must reduce the U.S. defense budget without jeopardizing national security by canceling tactical nuclear weapons; retiring irrelevant and old Navy ships; and slowing the production of F-35 fighter jets. Sep 9, 2022 The National Interest Lawrence J. Korb
The FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Papers Search Fact SheetAug 22, 2022 The FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Papers Search Former President Trump didn’t just abscond with classified material he wasn’t allowed to have; he may have gravely harmed U.S. national security at the same time. Aug 22, 2022 Alan Yu, Peter Juul
January 6 Hearing Day 8: 187 Minutes of Trump’s Inaction VideoAug 11, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 8: 187 Minutes of Trump’s Inaction For more than 187 deadly minutes, Trump watched his armed mob take over the Capitol and did nothing about it. Aug 11, 2022 Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz, 1 More Ala Al Sadi
January 6 Hearing Day 8: Trump Refused To Call Off the Mob VideoAug 11, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 8: Trump Refused To Call Off the Mob Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Michael Sozan breaks down Donald Trump and his allies' dangerous scheme to hold onto power at any cost. Aug 11, 2022 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More James Mertz, Ala Al Sadi
Liz Cheney Should Be Heralded for Her January 6th Committee Work In the NewsJul 15, 2022 Liz Cheney Should Be Heralded for Her January 6th Committee Work Mike Sozan discusses the role that Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is playing in the ongoing January 6 investigation. Jul 15, 2022 InsideSources Michael Sozan
January 6 Hearing Day 7: Donald Trump Summoned a Mob VideoJul 13, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 7: Donald Trump Summoned a Mob What happened on January 6, 2021, was not an accident; Donald Trump invited a violent mob to the Capitol in an effort to overturn a valid election. Jul 13, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz
January 6 Hearing Day 6: Who Is Cassidy Hutchinson? VideoJun 30, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 6: Who Is Cassidy Hutchinson? Providing new details about the January 6 insurrection, Cassidy Hutchinson testified how Donald Trump tried to hang onto his power by any means necessary. Jun 30, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Ala Al Sadi, James Mertz
January 6 Hearing Day 5: Here’s What Happened VideoJun 30, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 5: Here’s What Happened Donald Trump and MAGA extremists came dangerously close to weaponizing the U.S. Department of Justice in their desperate attempt to overturn the election. Jun 30, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo
January 6 Hearing Day 4: Here’s What Happened VideoJun 30, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 4: Here’s What Happened Donald Trump and MAGA extremists are still attacking elections. If they are not held accountable, the United States cannot preserve democracy. Jun 30, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, James Mertz, James Mertz
January 6 Hearing Day 3: How Donald Trump Turned the Mob on Mike Pence VideoJun 30, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 3: How Donald Trump Turned the Mob on Mike Pence When Mike Pence made it clear he would not give in to Donald Trump's scheme, Trump turned the mob on him. Jun 30, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, William Roberts, 6 More Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, Daniel Turner, Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz, James Mertz
January 6 Hearing Day 1: January 6 Was a Coordinated Attack VideoJun 30, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 1: January 6 Was a Coordinated Attack Center for American Progress expert William J. Roberts explains the weight of the bipartisan January 6 hearings. Jun 30, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 1 More James Mertz
January 6 Hearing Day 1: Here’s What Happened VideoJun 30, 2022 January 6 Hearing Day 1: Here’s What Happened Carnage. Chaos. Crime. January 6 was not a random event; it was a coordinated, deliberate conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Jun 30, 2022 Michael Sozan, William Roberts, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, James Mertz
Hearings reveal Trump’s vast plan to overturn Americans’ votes In the NewsJun 23, 2022 Hearings reveal Trump’s vast plan to overturn Americans’ votes William Roberts and Michael Sozan outline the evidence presented in the January 6 House Select Committee hearings and argue for stronger protections of voting rights. Jun 23, 2022 InsideSources William Roberts, Michael Sozan
How Executive Action Can Build a More Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System ArticleJan 11, 2021 How Executive Action Can Build a More Fair, Humane, and Workable Immigration System The Biden administration can jump-start a series of necessary reforms by issuing a clear and expansive executive order in its first days that condemns the damage caused to the immigration system by the past administration, pauses deportations, and outlines principles to guide policy development over the next four years. Jan 11, 2021 Tom Jawetz
5 Policies the Biden-Harris Administration Must Tackle To Protect College Students ArticleNov 17, 2020 5 Policies the Biden-Harris Administration Must Tackle To Protect College Students The incoming Biden-Harris administration has much work ahead to ensure that students are protected in this time of uncertainty. Nov 17, 2020 Debbie Cochrane, Lanae Erickson, Antoinette Flores, 3 More Amy Laitinen, Bob Shireman, Carrie Wofford
How COVID-19 Sent Women’s Workforce Progress Backward ReportOct 30, 2020 How COVID-19 Sent Women’s Workforce Progress Backward The collapse of the child care sector and drastic reductions in school supervision hours as a result of COVID-19 could drive millions of mothers out of the paid workforce. Inaction could cost billions, undermine family economic security, and set gender equity back a generation. Oct 30, 2020 Julie Kashen, Sarah Jane Glynn, Amanda Novello
4 Ways Trump’s Tax Bill Left Behind the Latino Community ArticleOct 29, 2020 4 Ways Trump’s Tax Bill Left Behind the Latino Community The Trump administration’s tax bill increased inequality and cut taxes for the wealthy, while leaving Latinos, regardless of income, behind. Oct 29, 2020 Galen Hendricks, Ryan Zamarripa
The Trump Administration Treats Seniors as Expendable ArticleOct 29, 2020 The Trump Administration Treats Seniors as Expendable President Trump’s embrace of a herd immunity strategy, push to repeal the ACA, and broken health care promises put seniors’ health at risk. Oct 29, 2020 Nicole Rapfogel
6 Ways the Trump Administration Is Rigging an Already Unfair Tax Code ArticleOct 28, 2020 6 Ways the Trump Administration Is Rigging an Already Unfair Tax Code The Trump administration’s tax policies have overwhelmingly favored the wealthy. Oct 28, 2020 Galen Hendricks
Trump’s USDA Perpetuates the Agency’s History of Racism ArticleOct 28, 2020 Trump’s USDA Perpetuates the Agency’s History of Racism Using both policy and rhetoric, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has signaled who it believes is worthy of government assistance. Oct 28, 2020 David Ballard
The Trump Administration Has Set Up Students To Be Harmed by Unscrupulous Colleges During This Recession ArticleOct 27, 2020 The Trump Administration Has Set Up Students To Be Harmed by Unscrupulous Colleges During This Recession Too many institutions took advantage of students in the last recession—and as another downturn deepens, accountability is in shreds. Oct 27, 2020 Ben Miller
Trump’s Ideological Judges Have Led To Politicized Courts ArticleOct 23, 2020 Trump’s Ideological Judges Have Led To Politicized Courts Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is President Trump’s latest attack on the legitimacy of the courts. Oct 23, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
The USDA Is Prioritizing Corporations Over Poor People During a Pandemic ArticleOct 22, 2020 The USDA Is Prioritizing Corporations Over Poor People During a Pandemic While millions go hungry, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue continues to prioritize corporate profits and power. Oct 22, 2020 David Ballard
‘We Need To Take Away Children’: Former Administration Officials Were ‘Driving Force’ Behind Family Separation Policy VideoOct 20, 2020 ‘We Need To Take Away Children’: Former Administration Officials Were ‘Driving Force’ Behind Family Separation Policy The horrors of family separation and the lasting harms of these policies on children shall remain in the minds of every American. Oct 20, 2020 Jasmine Hardy, Erin Robinson, Claudia Flores
5 Ways the Trump Administration’s Policies Have Harmed Children ArticleOct 20, 2020 5 Ways the Trump Administration’s Policies Have Harmed Children The policies of the past four years have been unequivocally damaging to young children, threatening programs that help to meet their basic needs. Oct 20, 2020 Erin Robinson, Katie Hamm
The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach ReportOct 19, 2020 The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach An actionable plan for the next administration’s progressive national security agenda. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Interactive: The First 100 Days InteractiveOct 19, 2020 Interactive: The First 100 Days This interactive database features nearly 250 recommendations that the next administration can advance, adopt, and implement within the first 100 days to set the country on a path toward a more progressive national security approach. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
The White House Coronavirus Cluster Is a Result of the Trump Administration’s Policies ArticleOct 16, 2020 The White House Coronavirus Cluster Is a Result of the Trump Administration’s Policies The Trump administration’s approach to coronavirus safety is a textbook example of what not to do. Oct 16, 2020 Thomas Waldrop, Emily Gee
Too Little, Too Late: Trump’s Prescription Drug Executive Order Does Not Help Patients ArticleOct 15, 2020 Too Little, Too Late: Trump’s Prescription Drug Executive Order Does Not Help Patients President Trump’s recent executive order is nothing but a distraction from his record of inaction on lowering drug prices. Oct 15, 2020 Thomas Waldrop, Nicole Rapfogel
10 Ways the Trump Administration Has Failed Rural America (and 10 Ways To Overcome It) ReportOct 5, 2020 10 Ways the Trump Administration Has Failed Rural America (and 10 Ways To Overcome It) After four years under siege, rural America deserves equitable investment and a meaningful partnership with Washington. Oct 5, 2020 Caius Z. Willingham
New DHS Policy Threatens To Undo Gains Made by DACA Recipients ArticleOct 5, 2020 New DHS Policy Threatens To Undo Gains Made by DACA Recipients DACA continues to be a major success, but the Trump administration’s newest attempt to restrict the initiative threatens this progress. Oct 5, 2020 Tom K. Wong, Sanaa Abrar, Claudia Flores, 4 More Tom Jawetz, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Philip E. Wolgin
The Chaos of Repealing the Affordable Care Act During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleOct 1, 2020 The Chaos of Repealing the Affordable Care Act During the Coronavirus Pandemic ACA repeal during the coronavirus pandemic would be catastrophic for individual and public health. Oct 1, 2020 Nicole Rapfogel, Maura Calsyn, Colin Seeberger
Donald Trump and Sonny Perdue’s USDA Made the COVID-19 Hunger Crisis Worse ArticleSep 24, 2020 Donald Trump and Sonny Perdue’s USDA Made the COVID-19 Hunger Crisis Worse Before and during the coronavirus pandemic, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue failed to address the worsening hunger crisis, causing poor people across the country to suffer the consequences. Sep 24, 2020 David Ballard
How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Faith Communities ReportSep 21, 2020 How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Faith Communities People of faith have suffered under the Trump administration’s attacks on civil rights, religious freedom, and health and economic well-being. Sep 21, 2020 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi, Samantha Behar
The Truth About President Trump’s Track Record on Child Care ArticleSep 14, 2020 The Truth About President Trump’s Track Record on Child Care The Trump administration failed to deliver on its promise to make child care more affordable. Sep 14, 2020 Katie Hamm, Seth Hanlon, Colin Seeberger
Women Have Paid the Price for Trump’s Regulatory Agenda ReportSep 10, 2020 Women Have Paid the Price for Trump’s Regulatory Agenda The Trump administration has issued dozens of regulations that have threatened women’s progress and cost them billions—revealing a fundamental disregard for women. Sep 10, 2020 Osub Ahmed, Shilpa Phadke, Diana Boesch
The Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Transgender People Facing Homelessness ReportSep 3, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Transgender People Facing Homelessness As homelessness among transgender people increases, the Trump administration is attempting to cruelly and illegally restrict their access to critically needed housing services. Sep 3, 2020 Thee Santos, Lindsay Mahowald, Sharita Gruberg
5 Immediate Steps To Rein in DHS in the Wake of Portland ReportSep 2, 2020 5 Immediate Steps To Rein in DHS in the Wake of Portland The recent actions by U.S. Department of Homeland Security personnel on the streets of Portland, Oregon, and across the country raise significant concerns about a department out of control. Sep 2, 2020 Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin, Claudia Flores
Foreign Investors Were Big Winners From Trump’s Tax Law ArticleSep 2, 2020 Foreign Investors Were Big Winners From Trump’s Tax Law The 2017 tax law gave bigger tax cuts to foreign investors than middle- and working-class Americans in all of the states Trump carried in 2016. Sep 2, 2020 Seth Hanlon
Restoring Integrity and Independence at the U.S. Justice Department ReportAug 13, 2020 Restoring Integrity and Independence at the U.S. Justice Department The next attorney general has a daunting task to rebuild the U.S. Department of Justice; this report contains recommendations from former DOJ officials who served in multiple administrations on how to start that important work. Aug 13, 2020 the Criminal Justice team
How a Future President Can Hold the Trump Administration Accountable ReportAug 5, 2020 How a Future President Can Hold the Trump Administration Accountable The Trump administration has undertaken a sustained attack on the rule of law, but a future administration can take immediate steps to restore it. Aug 5, 2020 Sam Berger
The DOJ’s Immigration Court Failure Amid the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleJul 22, 2020 The DOJ’s Immigration Court Failure Amid the Coronavirus Crisis The U.S. Department of Justice must step up and protect the health of everyone within the immigration court system. Jul 22, 2020 Caroline Reppert
All Risk, No Reward: Identifying the Economic Fallout From Premature Reopenings ReportJul 20, 2020 All Risk, No Reward: Identifying the Economic Fallout From Premature Reopenings Contrary to what is being pushed by the Trump administration, rushing to reopen the economy does not actually result in a return to economic normalcy for working-class Americans. Jul 20, 2020 Christian E. Weller, Ryan Zamarripa
3 Principles for Reopening Schools Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleJul 16, 2020 3 Principles for Reopening Schools Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic Science, not politics, should drive the decision to physically reopen schools. Jul 16, 2020 Scott Sargrad, Maura Calsyn
The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications ArticleJul 13, 2020 The Trump Administration Must Immediately Resume Processing New DACA Applications As the Supreme Court’s decision goes into effect, the Trump administration must now allow 300,000 young people to file new applications for DACA, including 55,500 of the youngest DACA-eligible individuals who did not previously have the chance to apply. Jul 13, 2020 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz, Philip E. Wolgin
Any Kosovo-Serbia Deal Needs the European Union ArticleJun 24, 2020 Any Kosovo-Serbia Deal Needs the European Union Upcoming Kosovo-Serbia talks at the White House raise concerns that by cutting out the European Union, the Trump administration may sacrifice the region’s long-term stability for a political win. Jun 24, 2020 Siena Cicarelli, Max Bergmann, James Lamond
5 Ways the Trump Administration’s Policy Failures Compounded the Coronavirus-Induced Economic Crisis ArticleJun 3, 2020 5 Ways the Trump Administration’s Policy Failures Compounded the Coronavirus-Induced Economic Crisis The Trump administration’s failure to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout has exacerbated both crises in the United States. Jun 3, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa
Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Trump Administration Targets Government Watchdogs ReportJun 1, 2020 Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Trump Administration Targets Government Watchdogs The Trump administration’s controversial removal of several inspectors general during the coronavirus pandemic signals a new front in its attack on oversight. Jun 1, 2020 William Roberts
Environmental Review Is Under Attack: Here Is What’s at Stake VideoMay 29, 2020 Environmental Review Is Under Attack: Here Is What’s at Stake Moms Clean Air Force advocate Eleanor Bell shares how the National Environmental Policy Act, currently under attack by the Trump administration, protects communities like hers. May 29, 2020 Hannah Malus, Max Hardman
Protecting and Promoting Women’s Rights Is Key to Defeating the Coronavirus at Home and Abroad ArticleMay 29, 2020 Protecting and Promoting Women’s Rights Is Key to Defeating the Coronavirus at Home and Abroad It is critical that the United States, and other countries around the world, recognize that prioritizing women and families in coronavirus responses is key to a successful long-term recovery. May 29, 2020 Shilpa Phadke, Alexandra Schmitt
The Most Anti-Nature President in U.S. History ArticleMay 21, 2020 The Most Anti-Nature President in U.S. History President Trump has removed protections from more U.S. lands than President Teddy Roosevelt protected as parks and monuments. May 21, 2020 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Zainab Mirza
The Trump Administration’s Handling of Coronavirus Threatens a Long Unemployment Crisis ArticleMay 7, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Handling of Coronavirus Threatens a Long Unemployment Crisis As Congress and the administration consider an additional stimulus package, they should put in place necessary public health protections while providing robust aid to families, workers, and communities for as long as the crisis lasts. May 7, 2020 Jacob Leibenluft, Andres Vinelli
The Plan for Reopening Houses of Worship After the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleMay 6, 2020 The Plan for Reopening Houses of Worship After the Coronavirus Crisis Policymakers must follow evidence-based public health guidance and reject the misuse of religious freedom. May 6, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench ArticleMay 5, 2020 Trump’s Newest Anti-Health Care Nominees to the Appellate Bench Two of President Trump’s most recent judicial nominees demonstrate his disregard for those who need health care across the country. May 5, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
4 Ways the Trump Administration Has Made Our Air Dirtier During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleMay 1, 2020 4 Ways the Trump Administration Has Made Our Air Dirtier During the COVID-19 Pandemic Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration has weakened or rolled back four different air pollution regulations—further impairing Americans’ respiratory health during a public health crisis. May 1, 2020 Sally Hardin
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by Metropolitan Area ArticleApr 30, 2020 What We Know About DACA Recipients, by Metropolitan Area Locally, DACA recipients and their families play an important role in metro economies across the country. Apr 30, 2020 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
States Are Laying a Road Map for Climate Leadership ReportApr 30, 2020 States Are Laying a Road Map for Climate Leadership The United States lacks federal climate action, so state and local governments are leading the way and creating polices for a just and inclusive clean energy economy. Apr 30, 2020 Sam Ricketts, Rita Cliffton, Lola Oduyeru, 1 More Bill Holland
‘Blinking Red’: A Running Timeline of How the Trump Administration Ignored Warnings, Misled the Public, and Made the Coronavirus Crisis Worse InteractiveApr 27, 2020 ‘Blinking Red’: A Running Timeline of How the Trump Administration Ignored Warnings, Misled the Public, and Made the Coronavirus Crisis Worse This interactive timeline presents the important details about what Trump and his administration have and haven’t done about the coronavirus pandemic—every ignored warning; every needless, wasteful fight; and every tragic misstep they try to spin into success. Apr 27, 2020 Ryan Koronowski, Jeremy Venook, Will Ragland
Oversight and Implementation Will Determine the Effectiveness of the New Laws Responding to Coronavirus ArticleApr 27, 2020 Oversight and Implementation Will Determine the Effectiveness of the New Laws Responding to Coronavirus The public health and economic recovery hinge on the effective implementation and oversight of Congress’ coronavirus legislation. Apr 27, 2020 The Center for American Progress
The Coronavirus Crisis Confirms That the U.S. Health Care System Fails Women ReportApr 23, 2020 The Coronavirus Crisis Confirms That the U.S. Health Care System Fails Women The U.S. health care system has never integrated or centered the health care needs of women, and the COVID-19 crisis is exposing these failures and harming women in the process. Apr 23, 2020 Jamille Fields Allsbrook
State-by-State Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda Fact SheetApr 22, 2020 State-by-State Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda These fact sheets explore how states are experiencing climate change differently—and how the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks are affecting each state. Apr 22, 2020 Amy Patronella, Zainab Mirza, Kat So, 1 More the Energy and Environment War Room
The Trump Administration’s Deregulation of Nursing Homes Leaves Seniors and Disabled at Higher Risk for COVID-19 ArticleApr 21, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Deregulation of Nursing Homes Leaves Seniors and Disabled at Higher Risk for COVID-19 By rescinding regulations in the nursing home industry, the Trump administration has caused the coronavirus pandemic to grow in dangerous and unexpected ways. Apr 21, 2020 Rebecca Cokley, Valerie Novack
How Trump’s Policies Have Hurt ACA Marketplace Enrollment ArticleApr 16, 2020 How Trump’s Policies Have Hurt ACA Marketplace Enrollment Comprehensive coverage is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Trump administration is preventing uninsured people from signing up in a time of crisis. Apr 16, 2020 Charles Gaba, Emily Gee
The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Renewable Energy Industry ArticleApr 15, 2020 The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Renewable Energy Industry With the renewable energy industry expected to see significant job losses and project delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is now more important than ever for Congress to invest in this industry in an effort to sustainably rebuild the U.S. economy. Apr 15, 2020 Bianca Majumder, Sally Hardin, Claire Moser
Trump’s Coronavirus Survival Strategy: Blame China ArticleApr 14, 2020 Trump’s Coronavirus Survival Strategy: Blame China President Trump is looking for someone to blame for his failure to protect the American people from the COVID-19 pandemic, and he thinks China is the perfect scapegoat. Apr 14, 2020 Melanie Hart, Michael Fuchs
A Demographic Profile of DACA Recipients on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Response ArticleApr 6, 2020 A Demographic Profile of DACA Recipients on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Response Nearly 203,000 DACA recipients are working in occupations at the forefront of the COVID-19 response in health care, education, and food services. Apr 6, 2020 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
Politics Should Not Determine if Americans Receive Aid To Combat Coronavirus ArticleApr 3, 2020 Politics Should Not Determine if Americans Receive Aid To Combat Coronavirus Americans need full transparency regarding the allocation and distribution of federally funded medical equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. Apr 3, 2020 Kelly Magsamen, Katrina Mulligan, Alexandra Schmitt
Social Distancing To Fight the Coronavirus Saves Lives and Preserves the U.S. Economy ArticleMar 31, 2020 Social Distancing To Fight the Coronavirus Saves Lives and Preserves the U.S. Economy There is a strong economic case for maintaining our commitment to social distancing. Mar 31, 2020 Marc Jarsulic, Michael Madowitz, Christian E. Weller
How the Trump Administration’s Deregulation Agenda Has Worsened the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMar 30, 2020 How the Trump Administration’s Deregulation Agenda Has Worsened the Coronavirus Pandemic The Trump administration spent its first three years in power dismantling critical safety net and worker protection programs—worsening the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on working-class Americans. Mar 30, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa, Galen Hendricks
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Fueling Fear and Hate Across America ArticleMar 30, 2020 The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Fueling Fear and Hate Across America Asian Americans are facing physical and economic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mar 30, 2020 DeShawn Blanding, Danyelle Solomon
Lawmakers Must Strengthen SNAP in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMar 26, 2020 Lawmakers Must Strengthen SNAP in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic As the COVID-19 outbreak—and its effects on the economy—continues to spread across the United States, it is vital for lawmakers to take immediate steps to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in order to protect those who are most vulnerable. Mar 26, 2020 Areeba Haider
Social Distancing To Fight Coronavirus: A Strategy That Is Working and Must Continue ArticleMar 25, 2020 Social Distancing To Fight Coronavirus: A Strategy That Is Working and Must Continue Calls to scale back social distancing are reckless, dangerous, and undermine efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mar 25, 2020 Maura Calsyn, Emily Gee, Thomas Waldrop, 1 More Nicole Rapfogel
The Senate Stimulus Proposal in Response to Coronavirus Fails to Meet the Moment ArticleMar 20, 2020 The Senate Stimulus Proposal in Response to Coronavirus Fails to Meet the Moment The Senate’s coronavirus stimulus bill doesn’t do nearly enough to help families and small businesses. Mar 20, 2020 The Center for American Progress
To Respond to the Coronavirus, Trump Should Take 6 Immediate Steps on the Defense Production Act ArticleMar 19, 2020 To Respond to the Coronavirus, Trump Should Take 6 Immediate Steps on the Defense Production Act The Trump administration can save lives if it takes these six steps now on the Defense Production Act. Mar 19, 2020 Kelly Magsamen, Katrina Mulligan, Frank Kendall
Leveraging the State Department’s Human Rights Reports To Inform U.S. Foreign Policy ArticleMar 18, 2020 Leveraging the State Department’s Human Rights Reports To Inform U.S. Foreign Policy The annual human rights reports demonstrate the disconnect between human rights situations on the ground and the Trump administration’s policies around the world; a future administration must change that. Mar 18, 2020 Elisa Massimino, Alexandra Schmitt
The Coronavirus Is an Economic Emergency Requiring a Forceful, Well-Targeted Response ArticleMar 13, 2020 The Coronavirus Is an Economic Emergency Requiring a Forceful, Well-Targeted Response Direct emergency payments are far superior compared to payroll tax cuts. Mar 13, 2020 Seth Hanlon, Andres Vinelli
The Trump Administration’s Inaction on Coronavirus Is Hurting U.S. Courts ArticleMar 13, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Inaction on Coronavirus Is Hurting U.S. Courts The White House’s lack of leadership on COVID-19 is threatening the administration of justice. Mar 13, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Why Trump’s EU Travel Restrictions Do Not Help To Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak ArticleMar 12, 2020 Why Trump’s EU Travel Restrictions Do Not Help To Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak At a moment of global crisis, President Trump’s EU travel ban causes widespread panic, threatens the economy, and further damages the transatlantic relationship. Mar 12, 2020 Max Bergmann, Siena Cicarelli
Putting Diplomacy First ReportMar 12, 2020 Putting Diplomacy First In order to avoid another costly war in the Middle East, the United States must prioritize diplomacy and a more balanced regional stabilization strategy. Mar 12, 2020 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
States and Local Governments Can Help Protect Workers and Small Businesses From the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus ArticleMar 12, 2020 States and Local Governments Can Help Protect Workers and Small Businesses From the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus There are basic policy steps that state and local policymakers can take immediately to help local economies and working families weather the coronavirus outbreak. Mar 12, 2020 Andy Green
The Coronavirus Crisis Highlights the Weaknesses in Iran’s Government—and Trump’s Iran Policy ArticleMar 11, 2020 The Coronavirus Crisis Highlights the Weaknesses in Iran’s Government—and Trump’s Iran Policy Iran’s central role as an epicenter for the global spread of COVID-19 adds yet another complication onto the already complex set of questions surrounding U.S. policy toward Tehran. Mar 11, 2020 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
Trump’s Rumored ‘Tax Cuts 2.0’ Proposals Aren’t Focused on the Middle Class ArticleMar 10, 2020 Trump’s Rumored ‘Tax Cuts 2.0’ Proposals Aren’t Focused on the Middle Class The rumored elements of the Trump administration’s Tax Cuts 2.0 plan are skewed to people with higher incomes, just like the 2017 tax law. Mar 10, 2020 Galen Hendricks, Seth Hanlon
DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak ArticleMar 10, 2020 DHS Must Suspend Certain Immigration Enforcement Practices During the Coronavirus Outbreak The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue a formal statement suspending certain immigration enforcement initiatives to preserve life and safety during the coronavirus outbreak. Mar 10, 2020 Claudia Flores, Sofia Carratala, Tom Jawetz
Trump and McConnell’s Political Judges in Wake of Impeachment ArticleMar 3, 2020 Trump and McConnell’s Political Judges in Wake of Impeachment Post-impeachment, President Trump and his Senate allies continue to corrupt American democracy by supporting ideological extremists who are opposed to core voting rights. Mar 3, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
10 Years After Deepwater Horizon, Oil Spills and Accidents Are on the Rise ArticleMar 3, 2020 10 Years After Deepwater Horizon, Oil Spills and Accidents Are on the Rise Offshore drilling has become more dangerous since the Trump administration weakened safety regulations and cut back federal inspections and enforcement. Mar 3, 2020 Matt Lee-Ashley
Affordable Care Act Repeal by State InteractiveMar 2, 2020 Affordable Care Act Repeal by State This interactive allows users to see the harms that would result if the Affordable Care Act were repealed, with data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Mar 2, 2020 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, Mathew Brady
Why Pay Data Matter in the Fight for Equal Pay ReportMar 2, 2020 Why Pay Data Matter in the Fight for Equal Pay Ensuring comprehensive pay data collection is essential to combating gender-based pay discrimination and securing equal pay for all women. Mar 2, 2020 Jocelyn Frye
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.