CAP Action Storytellers in the News Personal StoryJanuary 13, 2026 CAP Action Storytellers in the News This webpage features a collection of news coverage highlighting CAP Action storytellers. Jan 13, 2026 Sage Warner, Serena Zets, Don Wolford
13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy Personal StoryMarch 20, 2023 13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy Mar 20, 2023
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Aug 9, 2023
View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis Mar 26, 2026 Ohio Capital Journal Shelly Rea
What I Want for Mother’s Day — Safety for Head Start What I Want for Mother’s Day — Safety for Head Start May 9, 2025 DC Journal Michelle Heertje
I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People Feb 26, 2026 Bucks County Beacon Lynn Weidner
Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’ Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’ An Indigenous business owner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act will have a positive impact on his business while helping the planet. Aug 9, 2023
The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business Personal StoryMarch 20, 2023 The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business A small-business owner in Minnesota explains how the ACA allowed her the freedom to quit her job and start her business. Mar 20, 2023
Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA Personal StoryMarch 20, 2023 Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA A Kansas state legislator accessed ACA subsidies for affordable and reliable health care. Mar 20, 2023
Nationwide Abortion Bans Threaten the Will of Kansas Voters Personal StoryOctober 17, 2022 Nationwide Abortion Bans Threaten the Will of Kansas Voters A Kansas abortion activist fears that a nationwide abortion ban will reverse the will of Kansas voters who overwhelmingly support protecting abortion. Oct 17, 2022
Rural Arizonan Utilized American Rescue Plan Funds To Expand Broadband for Telehealth Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 Rural Arizonan Utilized American Rescue Plan Funds To Expand Broadband for Telehealth An economic leader from Arizona used federal investments from the American Rescue Plan to bring a telehealth hub to her rural town. Sep 20, 2022
Congress is targeting Medicaid with deep cuts — and Arizona patients will pay the price Congress is targeting Medicaid with deep cuts — and Arizona patients will pay the price Apr 29, 2025 Arizona Mirror Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick
The American Rescue Plan Extends Affordable Care Act Subsidies To Lower Premiums for Arizonans Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Extends Affordable Care Act Subsidies To Lower Premiums for Arizonans Sep 20, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act Saves Arizonans With Disabilities Thousands on the High Costs of Prescriptions The Inflation Reduction Act Saves Arizonans With Disabilities Thousands on the High Costs of Prescriptions Sep 20, 2022
Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Dec 12, 2022
Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act Dec 12, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce A Georgia professor explains how the Inflation Reduction Act is expanding employment opportunities for his students. Aug 9, 2023
Georgia Veteran Awaits Prescription Drug Savings From the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 Georgia Veteran Awaits Prescription Drug Savings From the Inflation Reduction Act An older Georgian seeks the Inflation Reduction Act’s relief from high prescription drug costs. Dec 12, 2022
Older Michigander Saves $400 on Health Care Costs Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Older Michigander Saves $400 on Health Care Costs An older American on Medicare explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her access no-cost vaccines. Aug 9, 2023
Opinion: Dear John James, Medicaid Is a lifeline. Please don’t let my family down Opinion: Dear John James, Medicaid Is a lifeline. Please don’t let my family down Jun 11, 2025 The ‘Gander Taylor Johnson
Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses Aug 9, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Creates More Employment Opportunities for Michigan Union Carpenter Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Creates More Employment Opportunities for Michigan Union Carpenter Aug 9, 2023
Southwest Detroit Entrepreneur Hopes for Cleaner Air with the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Southwest Detroit Entrepreneur Hopes for Cleaner Air with the Inflation Reduction Act Aug 9, 2023
The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic A Latino small-business owner is using American Rescue Plan funds to expand his grocery store in a West Las Vegas food desert. Sep 20, 2022
Americans in Nevada Not Yet on Medicare Stand To Benefit From the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 Americans in Nevada Not Yet on Medicare Stand To Benefit From the Inflation Reduction Act Sep 20, 2022
Nevada Nonprofits Use ARP Funding To Invest in Reliable Internet for Local Libraries Personal StoryJuly 27, 2022 Nevada Nonprofits Use ARP Funding To Invest in Reliable Internet for Local Libraries Jul 27, 2022
Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat Aug 12, 2024 The Nevadan Christofer Kimes
The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses Personal StoryJuly 27, 2022 The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses Jul 27, 2022
North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles An automotive technician hopes for job opportunities in North Carolina’s burgeoning electric vehicle manufacturing industry. Aug 9, 2023
The One Big Bust for Children and Families: Relief Promised, Harm Delivered The One Big Bust for Children and Families: Relief Promised, Harm Delivered North Carolina child care provider Cassandra Brooks writes how the provisions of the “Big Beautiful Bill” will harm the families she serves. Oct 1, 2025 NC Newsline Cassandra Brooks
School Psychologist Sees Positive Impact of Broadband Investments in Her Community Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 School Psychologist Sees Positive Impact of Broadband Investments in Her Community A Pennsylvania mother looks forward to improved internet access thanks to broadband funding in the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Dec 12, 2022
I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People Lynn Weidner writes in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, sharing the truth of her soaring health care, utility, and food costs. Feb 26, 2026 Bucks County Beacon Lynn Weidner
Milwaukee Mother Is Grateful for Federal Action To Address Lead Poisoning In Her Community Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 Milwaukee Mother Is Grateful for Federal Action To Address Lead Poisoning In Her Community A woman whose young son contracted lead poisoning sees her community benefit from lead removal funds in the bipartisan infrastructure law. Dec 12, 2022
Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act Aug 9, 2023
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Retired Union Electrician Is Excited for the Next Generation of Unions Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Retired Union Electrician Is Excited for the Next Generation of Unions Aug 9, 2023
Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Nov 1, 2024 UpNorthNews Kat Klawes
Wisconsin Workers Have ‘the Opportunity to Build Middle-Class, Unionized Careers’ Wisconsin Workers Have ‘the Opportunity to Build Middle-Class, Unionized Careers’ Aug 8, 2023 UpNorthNews Johntay Young
Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future May 16, 2024 UpNorthNews Bridget Glover
View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis Personal StoryMarch 26, 2026 View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis Shelly Rea writes about affordability from her perspective as a caregiver and retired educator concerned by the economic hardship she sees in her community. Mar 26, 2026 Ohio Capital Journal Shelly Rea
By Defusing Voters’ Security-Related Concerns, Democrats Can Retake Congressional Majorities With an Affirmative Cost-of-Living Pitch ArticleMarch 25, 2026 By Defusing Voters’ Security-Related Concerns, Democrats Can Retake Congressional Majorities With an Affirmative Cost-of-Living Pitch Commonsense, popular policies on crime and immigration can help Democrats hammer an affordability indictment against congressional Republicans. Mar 25, 2026
Leadership is listening and standing up for Iowans Personal StoryMarch 14, 2026 Leadership is listening and standing up for Iowans Jill Kordick’s writes about her experience confronting her Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) in D.C. about her rising health care costs. Mar 14, 2026 The Green Gazette Jill Kordick
I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People Personal StoryFebruary 26, 2026 I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People Lynn Weidner writes in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, sharing the truth of her soaring health care, utility, and food costs. Feb 26, 2026 Bucks County Beacon Lynn Weidner
At the State of the Union, Trump’s Claims Betray Americans’ Reality In the NewsFebruary 25, 2026 At the State of the Union, Trump’s Claims Betray Americans’ Reality In an op-ed published by Ms., Sage Warner writes about President Trump’s remarks at the State of the Union and how people across the country are being hurt by his policies. Feb 25, 2026 Ms Sage Warner
Focusing on What Matters: How Democrats Can Connect With America Past EventFebruary 19, 2026 Focusing on What Matters: How Democrats Can Connect With America Please join CAP Action for an event featuring Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) in conversation with CAP Action CEO Neera Tanden. Center for American Progress Action Fund & Online Feb 19, 2026
In Conversation Upcoming SessionFebruary 19, 2026 In Conversation CAP Action CEO Neera Tanden will be in conversation with Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) followed by audience Q&A. Feb 19, 2026
Keynote Remarks Upcoming SessionFebruary 19, 2026 Keynote Remarks Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) will offer keynote remarks. Feb 19, 2026
Introductory Remarks Upcoming SessionFebruary 19, 2026 Introductory Remarks CAP Action CEO Neera Tanden will provide introductory remarks. Feb 19, 2026
The Democracy-Prosperity Link ArticleJanuary 13, 2026 The Democracy-Prosperity Link How Donald Trump’s anti-democratic actions threaten America’s long-term prosperity. Jan 13, 2026 Democracy Journal David Madland
CAP Action Storytellers in the News Personal StoryJanuary 13, 2026 CAP Action Storytellers in the News This webpage features a collection of news coverage highlighting CAP Action storytellers. Jan 13, 2026 Sage Warner, Serena Zets, Don Wolford
Preventing Premiums From Spiking in 2026 Now Depends on the Senate ArticleDecember 18, 2025 Preventing Premiums From Spiking in 2026 Now Depends on the Senate Without Senate action, families will see Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums spike by thousands of dollars. Dec 18, 2025 Natasha Murphy, Topher Spiro