Congress Must Pass the Build Back Better Act’s Clean Energy Tax Credits RIGHT NOW ArticleOct 21, 2021 Congress Must Pass the Build Back Better Act’s Clean Energy Tax Credits RIGHT NOW Oct 21, 2021 Advocacy Team
Behind the Math: Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is NOT a Climate Bill ArticleSep 30, 2021 Behind the Math: Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is NOT a Climate Bill Sep 30, 2021 Advocacy Team
Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy ArticleMay 11, 2023 Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy The Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives are spurring an increase in solar power production. May 11, 2023
Earth Day Special: Dr. Leah Stokes on President Biden’s Big Climate Wins PodcastApr 20, 2023 Earth Day Special: Dr. Leah Stokes on President Biden’s Big Climate Wins This week on “The Tent,” Dr. Leah Stokes joins Daniella for a special Earth Day episode that unpacks how the Inflation Reduction Act's investments can help in the fight against climate change. Apr 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Rep. Wendy E.N Thomas: Infrastructure Bill will help mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ In the NewsDec 29, 2022 Rep. Wendy E.N Thomas: Infrastructure Bill will help mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ In an op-ed, New Hampshire state Rep. Wendy E.N. Thomas (D) describes how contaminated drinking water contributed to deteriorating public health in her community. Thomas explains how federal grants from the Biden administration’s infrastructure policies are delivering long-awaited relief to affected communities. Dec 29, 2022 the New Hampshire Union Leader Wendy E.N. Thomas
CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change PodcastSep 30, 2022 CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change This week, Daniella sits down with CAP's Trevor Higgins to discuss Hurricane Ian and the worsening impacts of extreme weather and climate change. Sep 30, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Trevor Higgins
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action ArticleAug 17, 2022 How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Drive Global Climate Action The Inflation Reduction Act puts the United States on track to meeting its Paris Agreement commitment and to reclaiming the mantle of global climate leadership. Aug 17, 2022 the Center for American Progress Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, Cassidy Childs
5 Major Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Investments Fact SheetAug 4, 2022 5 Major Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Investments The Inflation Reduction Act’s $369 billion in climate investments won’t just tackle climate change; they will save families money, create millions of good jobs, and reduce pollution over the next decade. Aug 4, 2022 the Center for American Progress Trevor Higgins, Sally Hardin
MAGA Republicans Will Take Your Rights If We Let Them ArticleMay 17, 2022 MAGA Republicans Will Take Your Rights If We Let Them May 17, 2022
Your Money Is Making the Rich Richer ArticleMay 13, 2022 Your Money Is Making the Rich Richer May 13, 2022
Corporate Greed Is Costing You Money ArticleMay 9, 2022 Corporate Greed Is Costing You Money May 9, 2022
A Crisis Moment for Abortion Access ArticleMay 3, 2022 A Crisis Moment for Abortion Access May 3, 2022
MAGA Republicans Want To Take Us Back 50 Years ArticleApr 29, 2022 MAGA Republicans Want To Take Us Back 50 Years Apr 29, 2022
The Biggest Brands Aren’t Paying Taxes ArticleApr 27, 2022 The Biggest Brands Aren’t Paying Taxes Apr 27, 2022
Saving the Planet for Future Generations–and Saving You Money ArticleApr 25, 2022 Saving the Planet for Future Generations–and Saving You Money Apr 25, 2022
Earth Day Special: Christy Goldfuss on the Climate and Clean Energy PodcastApr 21, 2022 Earth Day Special: Christy Goldfuss on the Climate and Clean Energy This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Christy Goldfuss, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress, discuss recent climate research, the state of climate legislation, and what Democrats can do to prepare for the midterm elections. Apr 21, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli
A Path Forward on Build Back Better ArticleFeb 3, 2022 A Path Forward on Build Back Better Reviving Build Back Better requires Democrats to focus on the elements that will lower costs for American families and that can secure the necessary votes in Congress. Feb 3, 2022 Patrick Gaspard
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on Voting Rights, the Supreme Court, and More PodcastJan 27, 2022 House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on Voting Rights, the Supreme Court, and More This week on “The Tent,” House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) joins Daniella to discuss the path forward on voting rights and the president’s economic and climate agenda. Jan 27, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kelly McCoy, Tricia Woodcome, 1 More Sam Signorelli
Build Back Better will lower costs for families, seniors, and workers ArticleDec 10, 2021 Build Back Better will lower costs for families, seniors, and workers Dec 10, 2021 Advocacy Team
How the Build Back Better Act Will Cut Costs for Families PodcastNov 18, 2021 How the Build Back Better Act Will Cut Costs for Families This week on "The Tent," Daniella chats with Seth Hanlon about the state of the economy and discuses the passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill. Nov 18, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Chris Ford, Kelly McCoy, 1 More Tricia Woodcome
John Podesta on COP26 and the Build Back Better Agenda PodcastNov 12, 2021 John Podesta on COP26 and the Build Back Better Agenda This week on "The Tent," Daniella and CAP founder John Podesta discuss the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference and President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda. Nov 12, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Chris Ford, Kelly McCoy, 1 More Tricia Woodcome
Help Is Here Roundup: State and Local Communities Continue to See Benefits from the American Rescue… ArticleOct 22, 2021 Help Is Here Roundup: State and Local Communities Continue to See Benefits from the American Rescue… Oct 22, 2021 Advocacy Team
Congress Must Pass the Build Back Better Act’s Clean Energy Tax Credits RIGHT NOW ArticleOct 21, 2021 Congress Must Pass the Build Back Better Act’s Clean Energy Tax Credits RIGHT NOW Oct 21, 2021 Advocacy Team
The cost of failing to pass the Build Back Better agenda in one chart ArticleOct 12, 2021 The cost of failing to pass the Build Back Better agenda in one chart Oct 12, 2021 Will Ragland, Ryan Koronowski
Behind the Math: Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is NOT a Climate Bill ArticleSep 30, 2021 Behind the Math: Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is NOT a Climate Bill Sep 30, 2021 Advocacy Team
What’s Trending? the Delta variant ArticleAug 6, 2021 What’s Trending? the Delta variant Aug 6, 2021 Alex Witt
What’s Trending? The temperature ArticleJul 2, 2021 What’s Trending? The temperature Jul 2, 2021 Alex Witt
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on LGBTQ Pride and the Senate’s Very Busy June PodcastJun 24, 2021 U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on LGBTQ Pride and the Senate’s Very Busy June This week, Daniella sits down with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin to discuss the political life of LGBTQ Americans under the Biden administration, voting rights, and climate-minded investments in infrastructure. Jun 24, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, 2 More Adam Peck, Morgan Spivey
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Investing in Infrastructure and Bipartisanship PodcastJun 3, 2021 Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Investing in Infrastructure and Bipartisanship Daniella and Jesse connect with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) for an insightful conversation on how the new Democratic majority in the Senate has worked to pass ambitious legislation to bolster the economy during COVID-19. Jun 3, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, 2 More Adam Peck, Morgan Spivey
AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs on the Economy and Infrastructure for All PodcastMay 13, 2021 AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs on the Economy and Infrastructure for All Bill Spriggs, chief economist at the AFL-CIO, joins the podcast to explore the state of the economy and how Biden’s jobs plans can help growth—and address decades of racial injustice. May 13, 2021 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, 2 More Adam Peck, Morgan Spivey
Tax the rich. Create jobs. Rebuild our infrastructure. ArticleMay 13, 2021 Tax the rich. Create jobs. Rebuild our infrastructure. May 13, 2021 Sam Reid
What’s Trending? Conservatives vs. LeBron ArticleApr 27, 2021 What’s Trending? Conservatives vs. LeBron Apr 27, 2021 Alex Witt
How Biden plans to combat the climate crisis ArticleApr 22, 2021 How Biden plans to combat the climate crisis Apr 22, 2021 Sam Reid
What’s Trending? Texas Two Step ArticleFeb 24, 2021 What’s Trending? Texas Two Step Feb 24, 2021 Alex Witt
Evergreen Action’s Jamal Raad: The West Coast Is on Fire PodcastSep 17, 2020 Evergreen Action’s Jamal Raad: The West Coast Is on Fire Evergreen Action’s Jamal Raad joins the pod from Seattle to discuss the devastation wrought by wildfires on the West Coast, how climate change is intensifying wildfire season, and how activists are successfully mainstreaming the issue to make it a top concern for lawmakers and voters alike. Sep 17, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
What’s Trending? Existential crises ArticleSep 15, 2020 What’s Trending? Existential crises Sep 15, 2020 Alex Witt
Navigating Purple State Politics With Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe PodcastSep 12, 2019 Navigating Purple State Politics With Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe In the premiere episode of "The Tent," Daniella and Ed discuss this week's major stories, from climate change to the Trump administration and upcoming presidential debate. Sep 12, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Infrastructure Investment Must Create Good Jobs for All ArticleApr 22, 2019 Infrastructure Investment Must Create Good Jobs for All Author Karla Walter describes how federal lawmakers can support America’s 21st-century competitiveness by ensuring that any federal infrastructure plan invests in good jobs. Apr 22, 2019 Center for American Progress Karla Walter
The Economic Betrayal in Trump’s False Promises ArticleFeb 4, 2019 The Economic Betrayal in Trump’s False Promises The past two years have showcased not only President Trump’s rigging of the U.S. economy, but also the unfulfilled economic promises he made to working Americans. Feb 4, 2019 Jesse Lee, Daniella Zessoules
Climate Deniers in the 116th Congress InteractiveJan 28, 2019 Climate Deniers in the 116th Congress A new CAP Action analysis finds that 150 members—and 60 percent of Republicans—in the 116th Congress do not believe in climate change. Jan 28, 2019 Sally Hardin, Claire Moser
Opportunity Costs: Republican-Controlled Congress Chooses Tax Cuts Over Infrastructure Investments ArticleOct 15, 2018 Opportunity Costs: Republican-Controlled Congress Chooses Tax Cuts Over Infrastructure Investments Tax cuts for the wealthy could have covered the cost of investing in the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure. Oct 15, 2018 Andrew Schwartz, Jesse Lee
Big Oil’s Central Role in the Trump Administration’s Culture of Corruption ArticleAug 28, 2018 Big Oil’s Central Role in the Trump Administration’s Culture of Corruption After spending $220 million on lobbying Congress and in political donations since President Donald Trump took office, the oil and gas industry is set to get $200 billion in profits from the proposed rollback of the Obama-era clean car standards. Aug 28, 2018 Sally Hardin
While Trump Was Tweeting: Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Our Air, Water, and Public Lands ReportMay 24, 2018 While Trump Was Tweeting: Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Our Air, Water, and Public Lands Since taking office in January 2017, the Trump administration has taken dozens of actions to weaken clean air and water protections; block action on climate change; and sell out our public lands to the fossil fuel industry. CAP Action is tracking it all. May 24, 2018 the Energy and Environment Team
How Trump and Congressional GOP Budgets Leave Behind the Forgotten Men and Women Past EventJun 13, 2017 How Trump and Congressional GOP Budgets Leave Behind the Forgotten Men and Women Jun 13, 2017
On Average, Trump’s Early Actions on Economy Cost Middle-Class Households $1,331 ArticleFeb 27, 2017 On Average, Trump’s Early Actions on Economy Cost Middle-Class Households $1,331 President Donald Trump has kicked off his presidency by costing the middle class nearly $189.5 billion while giving Wall Street and Big Industry nearly $106 billion. Feb 27, 2017 Molly Cain
The Costs of Extreme Weather in Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Nevada, and North Carolina ArticleOct 6, 2016 The Costs of Extreme Weather in Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Nevada, and North Carolina Extreme weather has cost these five states billions of dollars over the past decade, but many of their elected officials deny that climate change is happening. Oct 6, 2016 Erin Auel, Julie Katsnelson
Donald Trump’s Energy Plan Will Make America Gray Again VideoSep 22, 2016 Donald Trump’s Energy Plan Will Make America Gray Again Donald Trump’s energy agenda would be bad for the economy and the environment. Sep 22, 2016 Andrew Satter, Jillian Murphy
The Art of the Pass-Through ReportAug 10, 2016 The Art of the Pass-Through Donald Trump’s tax plan doubles down on a tax trick that has helped big companies and the wealthy few avoid paying taxes. Aug 10, 2016 Ryan Erickson, Brendan Duke
A Progressive Agenda to Cut Poverty and Expand Opportunity Past EventJun 7, 2016 A Progressive Agenda to Cut Poverty and Expand Opportunity Jun 7, 2016
Outpouring of Support for the EPA’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants ReportApr 20, 2016 Outpouring of Support for the EPA’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants The Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan has been backed by a range of supporters, including churches, big business, and even power companies. Apr 20, 2016 Abby Bar-Lev Wiley, Billy Corriher
Sen. Rubio’s Child Tax Credit Is a Gift to Himself ArticleFeb 23, 2016 Sen. Rubio’s Child Tax Credit Is a Gift to Himself Sen. Marco Rubio’s Child Tax Credit proposal isn’t as friendly to working families as he claims—cutting taxes for wealthier families, including his own. Feb 23, 2016 Molly Cain, Rachel West
The Dog-Whistle Politics of Seizing and Selling American Lands and Energy Resources in the West ReportOct 27, 2015 The Dog-Whistle Politics of Seizing and Selling American Lands and Energy Resources in the West Republican presidential candidates are using proposals to seize, sell, or privatize America’s public lands to curry favor with the far-right wing. Oct 27, 2015 Nicole Gentile, Matt Lee-Ashley
The Best, Smartest, Most Tremendous Giveaway to the Wealthy Few Fact SheetSep 28, 2015 The Best, Smartest, Most Tremendous Giveaway to the Wealthy Few Donald Trump follows the GOP presidential primary field with a tax plan that promises even bigger gains for the richest Americans. Sep 28, 2015 Ryan Erickson
Jeb Bush Wants to Cut Taxes for Jeb Bush ArticleSep 11, 2015 Jeb Bush Wants to Cut Taxes for Jeb Bush The Jeb Bush tax plan would have cut Jeb Bush’s own taxes by nearly $800,000 in 2013 alone. Sep 11, 2015 Harry Stein
The Bush Tax Plan Fact SheetSep 10, 2015 The Bush Tax Plan Jeb Bush claims to support a “right to rise,” but his tax plan would keep the wealthy on top. Sep 10, 2015 Ryan Erickson, Brendan Duke
Understanding Amtrak and the Importance of Passenger Rail in the United States Past EventJun 4, 2015 Understanding Amtrak and the Importance of Passenger Rail in the United States Jun 4, 2015
The Members of Congress and Congressional Hopefuls Who Want to Sell or Seize Public Lands in Your State InteractiveSep 3, 2014 The Members of Congress and Congressional Hopefuls Who Want to Sell or Seize Public Lands in Your State This fourth and final installment of the “Bundy’s Buddies” series identifies 20 candidates for federal office and current members of Congress who share Cliven Bundy’s views about America’s public lands, mapping each of their state’s most visited public lands and amount of consumer spending on outdoor recreation. Sep 3, 2014 Claire Moser, Matt Lee-Ashley