Update Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances (title update 12:58PT) ArticleJuly 8, 2024 Update Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances (title update 12:58PT) Project 2025—and the budget plans it has spawned—would erode Americans’ personal freedoms and harm the middle class, starting by consolidating power in the presidency just as authoritarian governments have done in other countries around the world. Jul 8, 2024 Will Ragland, Joe Radosevich
CAP Authors Letter Addressing Public Interest Research in the American Privacy Rights Act ArticleMay 30, 2024 CAP Authors Letter Addressing Public Interest Research in the American Privacy Rights Act The Center for American Progress authored a letter to Congress about improving researcher access in the American Privacy Rights Act federal data privacy bill. May 30, 2024 Nicole Alvarez
How the Racist History of the Filibuster Lives on Today ReportApril 29, 2024 How the Racist History of the Filibuster Lives on Today By blocking the passage of the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the filibuster continues its long history as an institutional tool used to oppress Black and brown Americans. Apr 29, 2024 Greta Bedekovics
CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program ArticleApril 4, 2024 CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program The Center for American Progress, along with 47 organizations, submitted a comment letter advocating on behalf of victims to the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime on the agency’s proposal to replace the existing Victim Compensation Grant Program guidelines and clarify program requirements. Apr 4, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall
Companies will soon have to disclose how they’re managing climate-related risk. That’s good news for stock investors. In the NewsMarch 25, 2024 Companies will soon have to disclose how they’re managing climate-related risk. That’s good news for stock investors. Alexandra Thornton writes in MarketWatch about why a new climate disclosure rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is good news for stock investors. Mar 25, 2024 MarketWatch Alexandra Thornton
CAP Comment Recommends Key Risk Mitigation Strategies for NIST’s Generative AI Companion Resource ArticleFebruary 15, 2024 CAP Comment Recommends Key Risk Mitigation Strategies for NIST’s Generative AI Companion Resource The Center for American Progress submitted comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology recommending strategies to identify and mitigate harms from generative artificial intelligence. Feb 15, 2024 Adam Conner, Megan Shahi
Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation ArticleFebruary 12, 2024 Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation A pending Supreme Court case could endanger regulations that have protected Americans from corporate predators and bad actors for decades. Feb 12, 2024 Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans VideoJanuary 16, 2024 The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans In Relentless v. Department of Commerce, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could hinder the ability of agencies to protect Americans in areas ranging from food and drug safety to safe workplaces, preventing air pollution, and administering Medicare. Jan 16, 2024 Devon Ombres, Audrey Smith, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life Fact SheetJanuary 10, 2024 How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life If the Supreme Court overturns the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it could throw into chaos government’s ability to protect and serve the American people in areas ranging from workplace safety to Medicare administration to consumer protections, and much more. Jan 10, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth, Sydney Bryant
Filibustered! How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America Past EventJanuary 4, 2024 Filibustered! How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America If we want to fix what ails America, we have to fix the Senate. And if we want to fix the Senate, we must fix the broken filibuster. Center for American Progress Jan 10, 2024
Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts ArticleJanuary 3, 2024 Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts In the combined Relentless cases, the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the Chevron doctrine, which would reverse 40 years of precedent and cause chaos for regulatory agencies. Jan 3, 2024 Devon Ombres, Sydney Bryant
Extinguishing the Fires of Political Violence Past EventDecember 7, 2023 Extinguishing the Fires of Political Violence A Bipartisan Discussion About Current Threats and Potential Solutions, cosponsored by the McCain Institute Center for American Progress Dec 7, 2023
Supreme Court’s Push to Weaken Government Oversight Opens Door for Meta to Attack FTC ArticleDecember 5, 2023 Supreme Court’s Push to Weaken Government Oversight Opens Door for Meta to Attack FTC Meta piggybacks off of the Supreme Court SEC v. Jarkesy oral argument to assert the FTC is unconstitutional. Dec 5, 2023 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth
CAP Comment Urges the OPM To Uphold Civil Service Protections in New Rule Change ArticleNovember 29, 2023 CAP Comment Urges the OPM To Uphold Civil Service Protections in New Rule Change CAP submitted comments on the OPM’s proposed rule entitled “Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles” to protect federal civil service employees and prevent the government workforce from becoming subject to a patronage system that rewards loyalty over expertise. Nov 29, 2023 Cissy Jackson
SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority ArticleNovember 27, 2023 SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority SEC v. Jarkesy is quietly one among a trio of important Supreme Court cases this term that could deal major blows to executive and congressional power. Nov 27, 2023 Devon Ombres
With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again ArticleNovember 15, 2023 With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again The Supreme Court’s recently released code of conduct does nothing to address the appearance of corruption at the court. Nov 15, 2023 Devon Ombres
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOctober 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
8 Ways State Attorneys General Have Protected Abortion Rights Since the Fall of Roe v. Wade ArticleJuly 13, 2023 8 Ways State Attorneys General Have Protected Abortion Rights Since the Fall of Roe v. Wade State attorneys general across the country should follow the example of those who have implemented measures to protect abortion access since the fall of Roe. Jul 13, 2023 Becca Damante
Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs In the NewsJuly 5, 2023 Foreign-influenced corporations must stop meddling in domestic affairs Gordon Laxer and Michael Sozan write about how discussion on foreign-influenced corporations' political spending in the United States can inform Canada's policies on the matter. Jul 5, 2023 the Toronto Star Gordon Laxer, Michael Sozan
California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFebruary 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 TestimonyJanuary 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
Congress Must Pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act To Protect Federal Civil Servants’ Impartiality ArticleDecember 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
The urgent need to update the Electoral Count Act In the NewsAugust 4, 2022 The urgent need to update the Electoral Count Act Patrick Gaspard and Trevor Potter urge Congress to update the Electoral Count Act and bring it into the 21st century. Aug 4, 2022 The Hill Patrick Gaspard, Trevor Potter
California Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyMarch 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
Hawaii Bill, With Amendments, Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFebruary 9, 2022 Hawaii Bill, With Amendments, Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, provided testimony supporting S.B. 166, with amendments, which would prohibit foreign-influenced U.S. corporations from engaging in political spending in the state of Hawaii. Feb 9, 2022 Michael Sozan
4 Ways Reforming the Filibuster Will Improve Lives ArticleDecember 10, 2021 4 Ways Reforming the Filibuster Will Improve Lives It's time to say farewell to the filibuster so Congress can pass vital and popular legislation on voting rights, equal pay, and more. Dec 10, 2021 Alex Tausanovitch, Maggie Amjad
Senate Must Reform Filibuster To Pass Voting Rights Bills After Senate Republicans Again Block Legislation ArticleOctober 25, 2021 Senate Must Reform Filibuster To Pass Voting Rights Bills After Senate Republicans Again Block Legislation The Senate must elevate saving democracy over the arcane Senate filibuster rules, which have been amended many times before. Oct 25, 2021 Michael Sozan
The Freedom to Vote Act Would Counteract State Laws That Undermine Elections ArticleOctober 5, 2021 The Freedom to Vote Act Would Counteract State Laws That Undermine Elections Far-reaching federal legislation would set national standards to combat many new state laws aimed at suppressing voters and sabotaging valid election results. Oct 5, 2021 Danielle Root, Michael Sozan, Alex Tausanovitch
Massachusetts Bills Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced Corporations TestimonySeptember 24, 2021 Massachusetts Bills Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, provided testimony supporting three Massachusetts structural reform bills that would prohibit political spending by foreign-influenced U.S. corporations. Sep 24, 2021 Michael Sozan
Enhancing Accessibility in U.S. Elections ReportJuly 8, 2021 Enhancing Accessibility in U.S. Elections Voters with disabilities must have full and equal access to the ballot box. Jul 8, 2021 Danielle Root, Mia Ives-Rublee
Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained VideoFebruary 11, 2021 Qualified Immunity and the Bivens Doctrines Explained Americans’ civil liberties are in danger if Congress does not ensure that ordinary people can hold state and federal officials accountable for wrongdoing. Feb 11, 2021 Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, Stephanie Wylie, 3 More Akua Amaning, Sarah Figgatt, Maggie Jo Buchanan
Momentum Grows for Bold Democracy Reform ReportFebruary 10, 2021 Momentum Grows for Bold Democracy Reform In the next several months, Congress is poised to pass the For the People Act, transformative democracy reform legislation. Feb 10, 2021 Michael Sozan
The Need for a White House Office of Democracy Reform ArticleJanuary 15, 2021 The Need for a White House Office of Democracy Reform The Biden-Harris administration should have staff in the White House who are specifically focused on strengthening American democracy. Jan 15, 2021 Alex Tausanovitch, Danielle Root, Michael Sozan
How the Biden Administration Can Save the Census ReportDecember 3, 2020 How the Biden Administration Can Save the Census The census data that the U.S. government and economy depend on may be in danger—unless the incoming Biden administration acts quickly to fix them. Dec 3, 2020 Alex Tausanovitch
The Need To Rebuild the DOJ Office for Access to Justice ArticleNovember 24, 2020 The Need To Rebuild the DOJ Office for Access to Justice The Biden administration can immediately act to begin renewing the federal government’s work to reform civil and criminal justice systems. Nov 24, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Maha Jweied, Karen A. Lash
States Must Maintain and Expand In-Person Voting Locations During COVID-19 ArticleSeptember 24, 2020 States Must Maintain and Expand In-Person Voting Locations During COVID-19 In-person polling locations will help preserve Americans’ access to the ballot box. Sep 24, 2020 Hauwa Ahmed
5 Immediate Steps To Rein in DHS in the Wake of Portland ReportSeptember 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
It’s Past Time To Grant D.C. Statehood ArticleAugust 19, 2020 It’s Past Time To Grant D.C. Statehood Making Washington, D.C., a state would end more than 200 years of disenfranchisement for the Americans who call it home. Aug 19, 2020 William Roberts, Sam Berger
Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development ReportAugust 18, 2020 Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development The U.S. government has long been a catalyst for innovation through federal funding and support, but it needs to be more inclusive of Black researchers and inventors. Aug 18, 2020 Christian E. Weller, Rhonda V. Sharpe, Danyelle Solomon, 1 More Lisa D. Cook
20 Ways Cities Can Promote Safe and Effective Elections in November ReportAugust 17, 2020 20 Ways Cities Can Promote Safe and Effective Elections in November Cities have an important role in helping to ensure that during the coronavirus pandemic, Americans can make their voices heard in the upcoming election cycle. Aug 17, 2020 Danielle Root
Restoring Integrity and Independence at the U.S. Justice Department ReportAugust 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
States Must Boost Voter Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleJuly 29, 2020 States Must Boost Voter Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic All Americans should have access to online and same-day voter registration. Jul 29, 2020 Michael Sozan
Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Trump Administration Targets Government Watchdogs ReportJune 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
How Partisan Gerrymandering Hurts Kids ReportMay 28, 2020 How Partisan Gerrymandering Hurts Kids As state leaders try to expand programs that would provide child care, education, and other support for families with children, the politics of gerrymandering stand in their way. May 28, 2020 Alex Tausanovitch, Steven Jessen-Howard, Jessica Yin, 1 More Justin Schweitzer
States Should Embrace Vote by Mail and Early Voting To Protect Higher-Risk Populations From Coronavirus ArticleMay 14, 2020 States Should Embrace Vote by Mail and Early Voting To Protect Higher-Risk Populations From Coronavirus By failing to adopt commonsense measures to fortify elections against the coronavirus pandemic, lawmakers put countless lives at risk. May 14, 2020 Danielle Root
In Expanding Vote by Mail, States Must Maintain In-Person Voting Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleApril 20, 2020 In Expanding Vote by Mail, States Must Maintain In-Person Voting Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic Although expanding vote by mail is critical, in-person options must be preserved to prevent disenfranchisement. Apr 20, 2020 Danielle Root, Danyelle Solomon, Rebecca Cokley, 3 More Tori O’Neal, Jamal R. Watkins, Dominik Whitehead
States Must Act Now To Fortify Elections Against Coronavirus ArticleApril 8, 2020 States Must Act Now To Fortify Elections Against Coronavirus Elected officials must make it easier and safer to register and vote amid the pandemic. Apr 8, 2020 Danielle Root
Structural Changes Are Needed To Address Coronavirus ArticleApril 1, 2020 Structural Changes Are Needed To Address Coronavirus Big reforms are necessary to protect public health, mitigate the risks of future outbreaks, and ensure the eventual recovery benefits most Americans. Apr 1, 2020 David Madland
Election Contingency Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMarch 18, 2020 Election Contingency Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic In response to COVID-19, actions should be taken to protect elections and Americans’ right to vote. Mar 18, 2020 Danielle Root
How Partisan Gerrymandering Limits Access to Health Care ReportFebruary 24, 2020 How Partisan Gerrymandering Limits Access to Health Care States can receive federal funding to expand Medicaid eligibility, but gerrymandering keeps hundreds of thousands of people uninsured. Feb 24, 2020 Alex Tausanovitch, Emily Gee
Trump’s Politicization of the Justice System ArticleFebruary 20, 2020 Trump’s Politicization of the Justice System Donald Trump’s attacks on the legitimacy of America’s legal system are growing increasingly dangerous and brazen. Feb 20, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
How Partisan Gerrymandering Prevents Legislative Action on Gun Violence ReportDecember 17, 2019 How Partisan Gerrymandering Prevents Legislative Action on Gun Violence States could save lives by passing tougher gun laws, but gerrymandering keeps progress out of reach. Dec 17, 2019 Alex Tausanovitch, Chelsea Parsons, Rukmani Bhatia
End Gerrymandering To Help Prevent Gun Violence VideoDecember 17, 2019 End Gerrymandering To Help Prevent Gun Violence Putting an end to gerrymandering could lead to tougher gun legislation at the state level—and, as a result, safer communities. Dec 17, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, Alex Tausanovitch, Chelsea Parsons, 1 More Sam Berger
The Lack of Oversight in Trump’s Justice Department ArticleDecember 6, 2019 The Lack of Oversight in Trump’s Justice Department A troubling trend suggests serious evidence of corruption at the Justice Department is going unexamined by its watchdog. Dec 6, 2019 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Will Ragland
America Decides ReportDecember 5, 2019 America Decides One year out from the 2020 election, American voters support a range of pragmatic government actions to expand health care access and reduce costs; increase taxation on the wealthy; help low-income families with basic living necessities; and check corporate power. Dec 5, 2019 John Halpin, Karl Agne, Nisha Jain
The Federal Judiciary Needs More Judges From Historically Underrepresented Groups ArticleOctober 17, 2019 The Federal Judiciary Needs More Judges From Historically Underrepresented Groups These fact sheets examine the lack of diversity in the federal judiciary. Oct 17, 2019 Danielle Root
Building a More Inclusive Federal Judiciary ReportOctober 3, 2019 Building a More Inclusive Federal Judiciary The federal judiciary does not reflect the population that it serves, which has severe consequences for both the institution’s legitimacy and the parties who come before it. Oct 3, 2019 Danielle Root, Jake Faleschini, Grace Oyenubi
The Impact of Partisan Gerrymandering ArticleOctober 1, 2019 The Impact of Partisan Gerrymandering New CAP analysis finds that the impacts of partisan gerrymandering are comparable to switching the majority of votes in 22 states. Oct 1, 2019 Alex Tausanovitch
Civil Justice Needs Federal Leadership ReportSeptember 16, 2019 Civil Justice Needs Federal Leadership The United States needs federal leadership to ensure that it has a civil justice system that works for all Americans. Sep 16, 2019 Maha Jweied, Karen A. Lash
How Big Pharma Reaps Profits While Hurting Everyday Americans ReportAugust 30, 2019 How Big Pharma Reaps Profits While Hurting Everyday Americans The pharmaceutical industry leverages Washington’s culture of corruption to increase profits while everyday Americans suffer from high drug prices. Aug 30, 2019 Abbey Meller, Hauwa Ahmed
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.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.