Center for American Progress

FYI: The President has proposed $75B to fund high quality early...

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:30:42 -0400

FYI: The President has proposed $75B to fund high quality early education.

Three programs where sequestration is taking already taking its...

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:01:40 -0400

Three programs where sequestration is taking already taking its toll.

The US should move to the front of the train on early childhood...

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:30:42 -0400

The US should move to the front of the train on early childhood education in order to be globally competitive.

WATCH: How faith groups contribute to the progressive movement.

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:01:42 -0400

WATCH: How faith groups contribute to the progressive movement.

For more info on responding to the crisis in Syria click HERE. ...

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:30:23 -0400

For more info on responding to the crisis in Syria click HERE. Cartoon by Lee Judge, the Cartoonist Group

Big Oil remains unaffected by sequestration. Others aren’t...

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:31:28 -0400

Big Oil remains unaffected by sequestration. Others aren’t so fortunate.

Border security and a pathway to citizenship are compatible...

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:01:55 -0400

Border security and a pathway to citizenship are compatible issues. For more info on the proposed reform bill click HERE Cartoon by John Deering, the Cartoonist Group

Contrary to what opponents of S. 744 will tell you, the...

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:40 -0400

Contrary to what opponents of S. 744 will tell you, the bipartisan immigration reform bill will REDUCE the # of immigrants entering.

The public reaction to Jason Collins’s announcement is a...

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:30:37 -0400

The public reaction to Jason Collins’s announcement is a sign of progress. Cartoon by Gustavo Rodriguez, the Cartoonist Group

FYI: Climate change means federal disaster-spending increases.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:01:30 -0400

FYI: Climate change means federal disaster-spending increases.

Taxpayers will continue to pay more for the cost of climate...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:30:39 -0400

Taxpayers will continue to pay more for the cost of climate change. Click HERE for info about how to fix that.

Healthcare costs are growing slower now than any point in past 5...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:30:15 -0400

Healthcare costs are growing slower now than any point in past 5 decades. via The Washington Post

According to BNEF, by 2030 renewables are projected to account...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:30:48 -0400

According to BNEF, by 2030 renewables are projected to account for 70% of new power supply worldwide. via Mother Jones

Raising the minimum wage will strengthen the middle class.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:01:58 -0400

Raising the minimum wage will strengthen the middle class.

ICYMI: It’s still legal in 34 states. Tell Congress to...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:18 -0400

ICYMI: It’s still legal in 34 states. Tell Congress to pass the bipartisan Employee Non-Discrimination Act. Read more about it HERE. Map via Upworthy

If union membership increases by 10% (up to 1980’s...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:46 -0400

If union membership increases by 10% (up to 1980’s levels), then the typical middle class household will earn 1.5K more per year.

The effort to reduce gun violence is a marathon, not a sprint. ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:01:54 -0400

The effort to reduce gun violence is a marathon, not a sprint. For more info on the ongoing movement click HERE. Cartoon by Signe Wilkinson, the Cartoonist Group

African American and Hispanic communities continue to face...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:25 -0400

African American and Hispanic communities continue to face significant disparities in the slow US economic recovery.

For more info on the consequences of drilling and climate change...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:24 -0400

For more info on the consequences of drilling and climate change in the Arctic Ocean, read HERE. Cartoon by Alex Hallatt, the Cartoonist Group.

ICYMI: An important story on Earth Day 2013.

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:01:39 -0400

ICYMI: An important story on Earth Day 2013.