JerryParshall Senior Director, Safety and Justice Campaign; Director, State and Local Government Affairs
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
Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Personal StoryMay 2, 2024 Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Buddy Maxwell, an organizer for the United Auto Workers union, writes about the importance of holding elected officials accountable for passing policies that support working people. May 2, 2024 The Morning Call Buddy Maxwell
Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona Personal StoryApril 24, 2024 Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, the medical director of a family planning center, shares the potential threats to health care access that could result from a budget proposal put forward by a group of Republicans in Congress. Apr 24, 2024 Arizona Daily Star Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick
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
Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023 ReportOctober 16, 2023 Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023 Original analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund shows that, on average, cities in blue states have lower rates of gun homicides and shooting incidents than comparably sized cities in red states and are seeing larger single-year decreases in gun violence rates in 2023. Oct 16, 2023 Chandler Hall
Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSeptember 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJune 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe This CAP story collection details the experiences of doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023 the Center for American Progress
By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice ArticleApril 13, 2023 By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is plugging orphaned oil and gas wells—boosting job creation, reducing pollution, and improving public health. Apr 13, 2023
Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology ArticleMarch 30, 2023 Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are boosting efforts to expand America’s electric vehicle charging network. Mar 30, 2023
Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel ArticleMarch 9, 2023 Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel Upgrades to U.S. airport infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law are creating jobs, growing local economies, and improving traveler experience. Mar 9, 2023
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the Future of Elections, Representation, and Reproductive Rights ArticleMarch 7, 2023 Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the Future of Elections, Representation, and Reproductive Rights The Wisconsin Supreme Court will continue to have an outsize role in shaping the state’s elections, redistricting, and abortion rights in the coming years. Mar 7, 2023 Greta Bedekovics, Sabrina Talukder, Becca Damante
Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America ArticleMarch 2, 2023 Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America New laws are incentivizing chip manufacturers to bring operations to the United States, creating tens of thousands of American jobs, boosting the use of made-in-America semiconductors, and spurring investments in workforce training and education programs. Mar 2, 2023
Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing ArticleFebruary 15, 2023 Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing President Biden’s economic accomplishments are fueling a surge in auto manufacturing that is transforming communities from coast to coast. Feb 15, 2023
Cody Keenan on Storytelling, Speech Writing, and the State of the Union PodcastFebruary 10, 2023 Cody Keenan on Storytelling, Speech Writing, and the State of the Union This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with Cody Keenan, former chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama, to discuss key takeaways from the State of the Union. Feb 10, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in North Carolina Fact SheetNovember 3, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in North Carolina Amid a 20 percent surge in gun deaths across North Carolina from 2016 to 2020, Ted Budd made more than $4 million by flooding the state with guns. Nov 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Texas Fact SheetNovember 3, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Texas Even after several high-profile mass shootings in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott continues to weaken the state's gun crime laws; gun deaths have surged 44 percent during his time in office. Nov 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: The Truth About Violent Crime in Minnesota Fact SheetOctober 31, 2022 Fact Sheet: The Truth About Violent Crime in Minnesota Violent crime in Minnesota is increasingly fueled by guns, with the share of murders committed with a firearm increasing 27 percent and statewide gun sales surging a stunning 180 percent in the past decade. Oct 31, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
The Truth About Violent Crime in Oregon Fact SheetOctober 25, 2022 The Truth About Violent Crime in Oregon Violent crime in Oregon is increasingly fueled by gun violence, with the share of murders committed with a gun in Portland surging 25 percent in recent years. Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson would only make things worse. Oct 25, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Florida Fact SheetOctober 20, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Florida MAGA Republicans in Florida have driven a massive surge in gun-related violence, with gun crime increasing 20 percent since Gov. DeSantis took office. Oct 20, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Pennsylvania Fact SheetOctober 18, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s violence problem is increasingly a gun violence problem: While homicides have decreased over the past decade, the share due to guns has increased by 13 percent. MAGA Republicans would make it worse. Oct 18, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Georgia Fact SheetOctober 6, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Georgia Brian Kemp made dangerous gun laws a key part of his campaign for governor in 2018—and since taking office, he has doubled down on these policies: Under Kemp’s watch, the number of homicides in Georgia has surged a stunning 23 percent. Oct 6, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: The Truth About Violent Crime in Clark County Fact SheetSeptember 28, 2022 Fact Sheet: The Truth About Violent Crime in Clark County Donald Trump has blamed Gov. Steve Sisolak for what he calls a “cesspool of crime” in Nevada, but it's his fellow Republican Joe Lombardo who oversaw a record spike in murders while serving as Clark County sheriff. Sep 28, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Wisconsin Fact SheetSeptember 22, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of MAGA Republican laws has prevented an even more severe rise in gun violence. Sep 22, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
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.