Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs ArticleJune 18, 2024 Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs President Joe Biden’s strategic approach to rebuilding the country’s industrial base with targeted tariffs and national investment stands in stark contrast to Trump’s arbitrary, imprecise tariff and tax cut-only approach. Jun 18, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Brendan Duke
Opinion: I’m a diabetic and a retired nurse. One of Biden’s policies changed my life Personal StoryMay 24, 2024 Opinion: I’m a diabetic and a retired nurse. One of Biden’s policies changed my life Steven Lubin, a Type 1 diabetic and retired intensive care unit nurse, writes about how the Inflation Reduction Act is reducing health care costs for individuals on Medicare by capping yearly out-of-pocket costs and monthly copays for insulin. May 24, 2024 The Keystone Steven Lubin
Mark Joseph Stern on Trump, the Courts, and Accountability PodcastMay 23, 2024 Mark Joseph Stern on Trump, the Courts, and Accountability Mark Joseph Stern discusses former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, the implications his legal cases have for American democracy, and upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions. May 23, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Personal StoryMay 22, 2024 Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Cristian Cespedes, a union member from Las Vegas, shares how federal infrastructure investments and regulations help create jobs and drive up wages for both union and nonunion workers alike. May 22, 2024 The Las Vegas Sun News Cristian Cespedes
Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Personal StoryMay 16, 2024 Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Bridget Glover, a union worker from Wisconsin, shares how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating sustainable career opportunities and opening doors for new workers in the trades. May 16, 2024 UpNorthNews Bridget Glover
Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change PodcastApril 25, 2024 Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet. Apr 25, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act ArticleApril 15, 2024 The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act Former President Donald Trump has proposed tax cuts of up to $400,000 for the wealthiest households—that middle-class Americans would fund through higher living costs. Apr 15, 2024 Brendan Duke
Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’ PodcastApril 11, 2024 Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’ Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo join the show to discuss their documentary "Food, Inc. 2." Apr 11, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 8 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers ArticleApril 9, 2024 8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers The Biden administration is raising pay, building power, and improving living standards for service workers across the economy—including fast-food cooks, call center workers, teachers, home care workers, and federal employees. Apr 9, 2024 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year ArticleMarch 27, 2024 Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year Former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff would raise prices for consumers and be far less effective at reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing than President Joe Biden’s approach. Mar 27, 2024 Brendan Duke, Ryan Mulholland
It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains In the NewsMarch 25, 2024 It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains Karla Walter writes in Route Fifty about the need for policymakers to build on the Biden administration’s historic federal infrastructure investments, arguing that one of the best ways to cement these workforce gains is for local jurisdictions to strengthen their job quality standards. Mar 25, 2024 Route Fifty Karla Walter
Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start Personal StoryMarch 21, 2024 Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start Phoenix resident Tarji Borders describes how a job training program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act made it possible for her to start building a career in Arizona’s burgeoning semiconductor industry. Mar 21, 2024 The Copper Courier Tarji Borders
Americans benefitting from Biden’s policies have no idea he’s involved In the NewsMarch 6, 2024 Americans benefitting from Biden’s policies have no idea he’s involved David Madland explains in why President Joe Biden needs to make clear to voters that his economic policies are creating good union jobs. Mar 6, 2024 The Hill David Madland
Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy ArticleMarch 6, 2024 Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy New analysis finds that private investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act are being announced in the communities that have been hit hardest by disinvestment in American manufacturing. Mar 6, 2024 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
UAW’s David Green on Championing Labor PodcastMarch 1, 2024 UAW’s David Green on Championing Labor United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 2B Director David Green joins the show to talk about the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to labor. Mar 1, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
Biden’s Belvidere Win Stands in Stark Contrast to Trump’s Broken Promises in Lordstown ArticleFebruary 26, 2024 Biden’s Belvidere Win Stands in Stark Contrast to Trump’s Broken Promises in Lordstown Differing outcomes at the auto plants in Lordstown, Ohio, and Belvidere, Illinois, underscore the stark contrast between the approaches of Biden and Trump to the automotive industry and its workers. Feb 26, 2024 Jeremy Berns
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFebruary 26, 2024 Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies. Feb 26, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Kyle Ross
Biden te está ayudando ahorrar dinero In the NewsFebruary 23, 2024 Biden te está ayudando ahorrar dinero Gaby Blanco and Rafael Medina write in La Opinión about the Biden administration's efforts to address junk fees. Feb 23, 2024 La Opinión Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina
Opinion: Being sick is expensive. I’m grateful Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act lowered my insulin costs Personal StoryFebruary 14, 2024 Opinion: Being sick is expensive. I’m grateful Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act lowered my insulin costs Pam Bloink, a retired teacher living with chronic health conditions, shares her perspective on the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which has cut her yearly insulin costs in half. Feb 14, 2024 The 'Gander Pam Bloink
Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month PodcastFebruary 8, 2024 Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month This week on “The Tent,” Preston Mitchum discusses Black History Month and the need for intersectional advocacy; CAP Action’s Allison McManus also joins for a conversation on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Feb 8, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 4 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Allison McManus
President Biden Should Veto Anti-Worker Lawmakers’ Attack on Union Rights ArticleFebruary 8, 2024 President Biden Should Veto Anti-Worker Lawmakers’ Attack on Union Rights The Biden administration is fighting to protect fast food and outsourced workers’ right to come together in unions—and shouldn’t let anti-worker lawmakers undermine these efforts. Feb 8, 2024 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans ArticleJanuary 31, 2024 Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans. Jan 31, 2024 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
Government on Workers’ Side ReportJanuary 31, 2024 Government on Workers’ Side State and local policymakers can raise standards for workers and the public through prevailing wages, project labor agreements, and several other best practices. Jan 31, 2024 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments ArticleOctober 18, 2023 Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments New chipmaking investments are located in areas with a greater share of Latinos. Oct 18, 2023 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
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.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.