The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn has had devastating impacts for American families. From the outset, women bore the brunt of the pandemic’s disruption to the economy, with Black women on the front lines at work and at home. Black women disproportionately were essential workers who continued to go to work while trying to […]
Published on August 9, 2022, “An American Catastrophe” by Caitlin Dickerson details the 18 months she spent documenting the devastating impacts and outcomes of the Trump administration’s inhumane family separation policies, highlighting who is responsible for them and how they were enacted. The Trump administration’s family separation policy started in 2017 with a pilot program […]
In President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech, he made clear that “we will be judged, you and I, for how we resolve the cascading crises of our era,” including the climate crisis, economic inequity, and more. The Inflation Reduction Act is the most consequential legislation in decades in response to those challenges: The act represents the […]
American democracy is under threat. In recent years, many states have made it harder for people to vote and easier for partisan actors to subvert valid elections. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court continues to roll back Americans’ fundamental rights. Extremists at every level of government are doing their best to stop the […]
The U.S. Department of the Air Force continues to be essential to American efforts in the face of some of the world’s most profound challenges. Ranging from its heroic actions in Afghanistan, to its logistical support to the people of Ukraine and the allied response to Russia’s invasion, to grappling with the profound threat posed by climate […]
Earlier this year, President Joe Biden took steps to provide relief to millions of borrowers struggling under the weight of student debt. However, can the federal government do more to address the root causes of college affordability and the student debt crisis? Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event exploring President […]
As Americans go to the polls for the 2022 general elections, officials and electoral systems continue to face unprecedented threats. Officials are trying to prevent election subversion; counter misinformation and disinformation; and secure the safety of voters, poll workers, and elections officials on election day and beyond. This occurs while voters and officials face new […]
In November 2022, Egypt hosted the 27th U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. This conference brought together heads of state, officials, stakeholders, and climate advocates from around the world to tackle the climate crisis. The Center for American Progress hosted three events at the conference. Watch […]
Please join CAP’s Reel Progress program for a screening of “InHospitable.” This 90-minute documentary sheds light on hospital consolidation, the conduct of non-profit hospitals, and the impact on patients’ access to care. The film will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Sandra Alvarez and Pennsylvania Chief Deputy Attorney General, Tracy Wertz on the role of nonprofit […]
Each year, Safer Internet Day provides a great occasion to raise awareness of emerging online issues and to work together to reduce online harm. Its importance continues to grow with increasing digital threats from prominent and unregulated social networks. In the European Union, 2023 will be a major year with the implementation of new regulations: […]
In 2021 and 2022, the Biden administration achieved passage of historic economic legislation—the largest federal investment in the American people this century, to be further amplified by the private investment it incentivizes. But the ultimate impact of the Biden administration’s programs will be determined largely by how state and local elected officials implement them in […]
February 5, 2023, marked the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA was a landmark achievement that helped workers meet the dual demands of work and family, and it has enabled hundreds of millions of much-needed leaves in the 30 years since its passage. However, the law’s restrictive eligibility criteria […]
