Center for American Progress

The Center for American Progress (CAP) is a forward-thinking organization focused on public policy research and advocacy. CAP's mission is "to enhance the lives of all Americans by promoting bold, progressive ideas along with effective leadership and coordinated efforts." The organization offers a liberal perspective on various economic and social topics and is based in Washington, D.C.

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Trump’s Trade War is a Major Economic and Strategic Blunder - Center for American Progress

2 weeks ago | americanprogress.org | Bianca Serbin

Despite proclaiming it “liberation day,” the Trump administration’s tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy, increasing inflation, and leaving America isolated on the world stage.
Managing the Climate Change-Fueled Property Insurance Crisis

3 weeks ago | americanprogress.org | Lilith Fellowes-Granda |Alexandra Thornton

Issues [1] Introduction and summary Over the past year, the United States has experienced a series of destructive natural catastrophes. For example, 2025 began with weekslong wildfires affecting Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, taking the lives of 29 people; burning more than 58,000 acres of land; destroying 16,000 homes, businesses, and other structures;1 and displacing more than 100,000 residents.2 In September 2024, Hurricane Helene demolished the American Southeast,3 with...
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do for U.S. Consumers, Workers, and Businesses? - Center for American Progress

3 weeks ago | americanprogress.org | Beatrice Aronson

Trump’s tariffs could cost American households $5,200 annually, but they are unlikely to create jobs, improve U.S. economic competitiveness, or improve America’s standing in the world.
The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB

1 month ago | americanprogress.org | Lilith Fellowes-Granda |Alexandra Thornton

Issues [1] Center for American Progress The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB Share Most Americans can’t afford to lose money to corporations that cheat them or to banks and credit card companies that charge excessive fees, and they need somewhere to turn for help. They may not realize that the fine print on their car loan says the company can repossess the car after one missed payment or that a term buried several pages into their family’s home...
Women’s Initiative - Center for American Progress

1 month ago | americanprogress.org | Shanee Simhoni

The Women’s Initiative develops robust, progressive policies and solutions to ensure all women can participate in the economy and live healthy, productive lives.
How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 - Center for American Progress

1 month ago | americanprogress.org | Steve Bonitatibus

The disability community must utilize a three-prong strategy to actively fight back against the Trump administration and Congress.
Trump’s War on America Risks a Wave of Catastrophes

1 month ago | americanprogress.org | Tom Moore

Not every disaster movie ends badly. We blew up the asteroid in “Armageddon” before it hit; the deadly diseases threatened in “Outbreak,” “Contagion,” and “The Andromeda Strain” were contained; and, in “Independence Day,” the world’s militaries beat back the alien invasion. A common thread ran through these successes: Scientific expertise, well-funded federal agencies, and synchronized emergency responses—exactly the safeguards President Donald Trump is recklessly attempting to dismantle.
The SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizens - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Will Beaudouin

The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.
4 Ways House Republicans’ Emerging Tax Package Would Put Billionaires Over Families - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Meghan K. Miller

The emerging House Republican tax package would raise working- and middle-class families’ costs to shower enormous tax giveaways on the wealthiest Americans.
The SAVE Act: Overview and Facts - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Steve Bonitatibus

The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.