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Public Support for Progressive Action

Americans increasingly support progressive reforms in the economy to ensure strong and sustainable growth that enables workers to get ahead. From early education to retirement, from spending to taxes, the public—especially young adults—wants progressive change. The public’s attitudes and values in these areas will shape the policy debate for years to come.

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New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation External link to the CAP Web Site

Report from David Madland and Ruy Teixeira shows that young Americans are more progressive on nearly every issue than previous generations.

Millennial Economics: It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White (or Hispanic)

Study from Amanda Logan and David Madland shows that young adults' opinions on the economy are becoming more alike and more progressive.

The Progressive Generation

Report finds that young adults today have decidedly progressive views on economic issues, possibly more so than any previous generation.

The Progressive Future Is Here: David Madland on the Youth Vote, November 5, 2008

Economy: Logan on the Progressive Generation, July 28, 2008 External link to the CAP Web Site

Young People Want Progressive Economic Change: Ask the Expert: David Madland, July 31, 2008 External link to the CAP Web Site

What Do Young Americans Think About the Economy?: Amanda Logan on the Progressive Generation, June 3, 2008 External link to the CAP Web Site

What Would Jesus Tax?: David Madland in the Washington Post, January 19, 2008

Why Biased Media Coverage Matters: David Madland on Media Coverage of the Economy, July 10, 2008 External link to the CAP Web Site

Journalists Give Workers the Business: How the Media Ignores Ordinary People in Economic News Coverage, June 20, 2008 External link to the CAP Web Site