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These 20 Congressional Districts Would See Massive Health Insurance Premium Increases Under Congressional Republicans’ Health Care Plans

Families in 20 key districts will see Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums rise by thousands of dollars each year if congressional Republicans succeed in slashing Medicaid funding and letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire.

Canada’s Mark Carney Shows How Standing Up to Trump Is a Winning Strategy

Mark Carney has delivered a stunning victory for Canada’s Liberal Party—and a resounding message around the world that strong and substantial resistance to Trump is a strategy that wins.

Former Gov. Jay Inslee on Earth Day

Former Gov. Jay Inslee (D) of Washington joins the show to talk about how to protect the Earth.

Representative Bresnahan, Protect SNAP for the Future of Our Community

John Kelly, vice president of a food pantry network in Pennsylvania, explains how his organization works to address food insecurity in the community. He argues that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would harm many families that are already struggling to get by.

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Please Don’t Take Food Away From Our Kids

School psychologist Michelle Ritter-Santana shares how important the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid are to the families she serves and calls on her members of Congress to protect these programs from cuts.

Jennifer Rubin on Standing Up to Trump

Jennifer Rubin joins the show to talk about how to fight the MAGA movement.

María Teresa Kumar on How Trump Is Failing Latino Voters

María Teresa Kumar discusses how the Trump administration’s economic and immigration policies are affecting Latinos.

Imara Jones on Transgender Day of Visibility

Imara Jones discusses how to fight back against attacks on the transgender community.

How Trump’s Justices Created Devastatingly Long Drives to Abortion Clinics

In an op-ed published in The Hill, Sara Estep discusses how state abortion bans have increased driving times for women seeking reproductive health care.

Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America

In an op-ed for The Hill, Mia Ives-Rublee and Molly Weston Williamson discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris' plans to provide home care services through Medicare.

George Conway on Trump and the Judicial System

George Conway discusses how to address attacks on the legal system.

Working-Class Voters, the Economy, and the Democratic Party

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for an event featuring Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and an expert panel on how the economy and economic policy shape the preferences of working-class voters.

Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month

Gov. Maura Healey discusses responses to the Trump administration's actions.

Why Won’t Pennsylvania US Representatives Ryan Mackenzie and Brian Fitzpatrick Protect Medicaid for Their Constituents?

Kristin Volchansky, a Pennsylvania woman with a genetic immunodeficiency, shares how Medicaid enabled her to afford treatments that would otherwise have cost her thousands of dollars. She calls upon her local representatives to protect the health of their constituents by fighting against Medicaid cuts.

Gov. JB Pritzker on the Left’s Path Forward

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) discusses how Democrats can fight back against the Trump administration.

Neera Tanden on the Fight Ahead for the Center-Left

This week on “The Tent,” CAP Action’s Neera Tanden and Emily Gee join the podcast to discuss the latest issues facing the country.

Trump Is Making America Greater for Billionaires, Not Workers

In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Karla Walter and David Madland break down the real economic impacts that Trump’s recent slew of executive orders could have on everyday Americans.

Zac Petkanas on Trump’s Disastrous Joint Address

Zac Petkanas discusses President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.

Industrial Policy Projects Boosted Harris and Hurt Trump in the 2024 Election, but Not by Much

A county-by-county analysis finds that additional IIJA, CHIPS and Science Act, and IRA investments were associated with higher vote share for Kamala Harris compared with Joe Biden and a lower vote share in 2024 for Trump compared with 2020—but the differences are slight.

Eddie Glaude Jr. on Black History Month

Eddie Glaude Jr. discusses what “DEI” really means and ways to resist white supremacy and authoritarianism.

These 15 Congressional Districts Would See Large Medicaid Funding Losses Under Republican House Budget Resolution

The Republican House budget resolution’s potential $880 billion in Medicaid cuts would cost these congressional districts a total of $34 billion, potentially reducing coverage for nearly 730,000 people.

Michael Linden on the Harms of the MAGA Agenda

Michael Linden discusses how the federal government's drastic cuts will hurt middle-class Americans.

Slava Leontyev on “Porcelain War” and Ukraine’s Strength

This week on “The Tent,” Slava Leontyev discusses his award-winning documentary and experiences during Ukraine’s war against Russia.

CAP Action’s Allison McManus on Trump’s Imperialist Vision

This week on “The Tent,” Allison McManus joins for a discussion on the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington.

What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans

In an op-ed published by Governing, Karla Walter and David Madland describe tangible, proven strategies state policymakers can use to strengthen the power of the working class in their communities this year.

CAP Action’s Joe Radosevich on Telling the Progressive Story

Joe Radosevich of Center for American Progress Action Fund discusses how progressives should respond to the Trump administration.

Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Rising Authoritarianism

Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses President Trump's first few days in office and rising authoritarianism in the United States.

How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class?

President-elect Donald Trump won among working-class voters in 2024, but he must deliver on his promises to American workers.

Patrick Gaspard on the Progressive Future

CAP Action CEO Patrick Gaspard joins the show to talk about President Biden’s legacy and the future of the Democratic Party.

8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power

State lawmakers should act to strengthen workers’ power in the economy.

Making the Consequences of Republican Corruption Stick

Data from a battleground survey of voters in competitive House districts and 2026 Senate states provide insight into how progressive officials and organizations can respond to the incoming administration and congressional majorities in the months ahead.

7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power

State lawmakers can adopt new policies to empower workers across the public sector to come together in strong unions, negotiate for fair pay and working conditions, and train the next generation for public service.

Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits

New CAP analysis shows many essential airport service workers earn less than $15 per hour. Here’s how policymakers can fix that.

Ambassador Norm Eisen on January 6 and Protecting Democracy

Former Ambassador Norm Eisen joins the show for the four-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and discusses how to protect democracy.

Tony Carrk on Holding Trump Accountable in 2025

Tony Carrk, executive director for Accountable.US, joins the show to discuss the incoming Trump administration, how progressives should pick their battles, and what holding power to account really looks like.

Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025

Vera Institute's Ed Chung discusses forthcoming Trump administration policies on criminal justice and immigration.

Anderson Clayton on Democrats’ Future in the South

North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton joins the show to discuss what Democrats can learn from downballot races in her state.

While Other Voters Moved Away From the Democrats, Union Members Shifted Toward Harris in 2024

Although many demographic groups shifted their votes to favor Donald Trump in 2024 compared to 2020, Kamala Harris increased Democratic support among union voters.

Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health

Larry Levitt of KFF joins the show to discuss potential changes to federal health policy and how states should respond.

Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities

State accomplishments demonstrate that boards work best when they have the necessary legal authority and resources.

Mike Sozan on the Fight To Protect Democracy

Mike Sozan discusses what a second Trump administration might mean for democracy and how progressives can push back.

Ari Berman on Minoritarianism and the 2024 Election

Colin sits down with Ari Berman to discuss the minoritarianism of the MAGA movement and with CAP Action President Navin Nayak to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election.

Donald Trump Cannot Deliver the Change U.S. Trade Policy Needs

In an op-ed published by The National Interest, Ryan Mulholland explains the need for thoughtful and knowledgeable leadership on trade issues—as opposed to that of the Trump administration.

Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me

Kat Klawes of Wisconsin shares how the Affordable Care Act saved her life and explains how Project 2025 would threaten health care access for millions of Americans living with preexisting conditions.

Robby Mook on the 2024 Election

Former presidential campaign manager Robby Mook talks about the latest polling and the candidates' closing arguments in the 2024 election.

5 Ways Donald Trump’s Plans Are Even More Extreme Than Project 2025

Donald Trump and JD Vance are trying to hide their connections to Project 2025 but are not running away from the playbook’s far-right policies. In fact, some of their proposals and statements are even more extreme than those advanced in Project 2025.

Explaining Young Workers’ Support for Unions

Young workers today feel like they're starting from behind. For them, unions may be the answer to getting ahead.

Trump’s Unconstitutional Plan To Weaponize the FCC Against Media Companies

Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund to discuss Donald Trump’s authoritarian, unconstitutional plans to revoke broadcasters’ Federal Communications Commission licenses.

Democracy Now—Theocracy Never

Violent Christian nationalism is on the rise, and faith leaders can help stop it.

Simon Rosenberg on the State of the 2024 Race

Political strategist Simon Rosenberg talks about election polls, MAGA extremism, and how candidates are approaching the remaining days of their campaigns.

Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class

The clean energy sector leads job growth compared with the overall economy and directly contributes to lowering costs for Americans.

Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us

Mila Besich, the mayor of Superior, Arizona, shares how the Biden-Harris administration’s investments into infrastructure and workforce development are improving opportunities for residents of rural communities such as hers.

Community Navigators Can Increase Access to Unemployment Benefits and New Jobs While Building Worker Power

Evidence from the Maine Peer Workforce Navigator program shows that workers and government can benefit from well-designed community partnerships.

Laura Rodriguez on Hispanic and Latino Voters

Laura Rodriguez joins the show to talk about the priorities of the Hispanic and Latino community and how the presidential candidates are engaging its voters.

Trump Proclaims ‘I Killed Roe v. Wade’ as 134 Rape-Induced Pregnancies Occur Daily in Abortion Ban States

Former President Donald Trump is responsible for eliminating federal abortion protections that paved the way for total bans in 14 states, leaving survivors of sexual assault with few to no options.

Trump and Vance Are All Talk, No Leadership on Manufacturing and Labor | Opinion

Don Wolford contrasts Donald Trump’s unfulfilled promises to bring back manufacturing jobs with the historic accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration.

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick on How Abortion Bans Affect Providers

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, a family planning doctor in Arizona, discusses how abortion restrictions affect providers and patients, why lawmakers should champion reproductive rights, and the importance of the Affordable Care Act.

Defining Vice President Kamala Harris’ Record on Emerging Global Technologies

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has shown a strong commitment to boosting domestic investments in key emerging technologies such as semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

Tim Walz: Defensor de la Justicia Ambiental como candidato a la Vicepresidencia de EE.UU junto a Kamala Harris. Por Frances Colón

Los logros legislativos pioneros de Walz en Minnesota destacan su compromiso inquebrantable con la justicia ambiental y la energía limpia

4 Lessons on Creating Good Manufacturing Jobs Through the Biden-Harris Administration’s Industrial Investments

The Biden-Harris administration's industrial investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act are creating U.S. manufacturing jobs and often result in high-quality union jobs, but policymakers can go further to uphold job quality on projects that receive federal investments.

Andrew Miller on the 1-Year Anniversary of October 7

Andrew Miller, a former top State Department official and a current senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins "The Tent" to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East.

Jessica Mackler on Abortion and Women Leaders

Jessica Mackler of EMILYs List joins "The Tent" to discuss what abortion as an issue may mean for 2024 elections.

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Fighting for Consumers

This week on “The Tent,” Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rohit Chopra joins to discuss steps being taken to lower costs for families.

Amanda Becker on the Fight for Abortion Rights

Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at The 19th, joins the show to discuss her new book.

Harris and Walz Work Hard To Improve Public Health and Safety During the Opioid Epidemic, While Trump Lies and Undermines Efforts To Save Lives

Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz have supported evidence-based law enforcement and public health measures to address the opioid epidemic, while former President Trump has blocked bipartisan border security legislation, falsely blamed immigrants, and jeopardized access to treatment.

Harris Has Long Supported Both Law Enforcement and Community Collaborations That Keep People Safe

Contrary to Republicans’ attacks, Vice President Kamala Harris has never defunded the police, but rather has demonstrated her commitment to comprehensive public safety by supporting police to address serious crime and investing in community collaborations that are preventing crime across the country.

Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare

Contrary to Donald Trump’s claims, an earned path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants strengthens Social Security and Medicare.

How Trump and a Project 2025 Lead Author Are Trying To Undermine Checks and Balances Central to U.S. Governance

Republicans have a plan to let the president unilaterally change certain laws and prevent spending for certain programs that the president doesn’t support.

Despite Trump-Vance Campaign’s Desperate Claims, Harris’ Approach to Bail Is Practical and Puts Safety First

Vice President Kamala Harris has always prioritized safety in bail policy and has never supported the release of people who pose a threat to our communities.

Harris’ Record Proves She Is a Champion of Effective Drug Policies and Marijuana Reform

Vice President Kamala Harris continues to embrace policy solutions that aim to reduce the harms caused by marijuana enforcement, while improving overall health and economic outcomes—particularly for communities most affected by America’s war on drugs.

State Rep. James Talarico on Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism

State Rep. James Talarico (D-TX) discusses Christian nationalism and the impact Project 2025 would have on democracy.

Despite Lies Spread by Trump and the NRA, Harris and Walz Do Not Want To Take Everyone’s Guns Away

Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz do not support mandatory gun confiscation and have strong records advocating for constitutional gun safety laws.

Randi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public Education

Randi Weingarten discusses the significance of Labor Day and how Project 2025 and MAGA extremists are threatening U.S. public schools.

Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Rhetoric on Trade

In an op-ed published by Newsweek, Ryan Mulholland explains why President Donald Trump’s “tariff-and-tax-cut” approach to economic policy failed.

Michael Blake on the Democratic National Convention

Former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Michael Blake discusses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the 2024 presidential race.

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Former President Trump Proposes an Up to $3,900 Tax Increase for a Typical Family

Trump recently floated raising his tax on all imported goods from 10 percent to as much as 20 percent, costing families thousands of dollars.

Rep. Eric Swalwell on the 2024 Race and MAGA Extremism

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) talks about the 2024 presidential race, Project 2025, and the dangers of MAGA extremism.

Harris’ Plan To Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Tax on Tips Would Benefit Service and Hospitality Workers

Crucially, the vice president’s proposal would provide guardrails to keep the policy aimed at low-paid workers, in contrast to Trump’s plan, which would allow the wealthy to skirt taxes.

Measuring Political and Policy Conversations on Social Media

These resources provide an overview of the social media landscape across six top social media platforms.

Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat

Christofer Kimes, a union carpenter and drywall finisher from Nevada, writes about how extreme heat increasingly affects blue collar workers, underscoring the importance of addressing climate change.

Robert P. Jones on Christian Nationalism and Project 2025

Robert P. Jones joins "The Tent" to discuss the roots of Christian nationalism and Project 2025.

The Racist War On Drugs Has Come For Abortion Care

In an op-ed published in Talking Points Memo, Lindsey McLendon argues that criminalizing abortion medications ban will deepen Louisiana’s existing racial disparities in deadly ways.

From Personnel to Policy: Project 2025 Is President Donald Trump’s Agenda

No matter how many times President Trump says otherwise, Project 2025 is inseparable from his associates and his plan for governance.

Mike Podhorzer on the Election and Project 2025

Mike Podhorzer discusses the presidential race and Project 2025.

Kamala Harris Knows How To Make Communities Safer

Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has consistently delivered real solutions to keep communities safe by holding people accountable for serious crime, investing in crime prevention, and leading the country to a significant decline in violent crime.

CAP Action at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Since 2020, Union Member Support for Democrats Has Increased

New Center for American Progress Action Fund analysis shows that support for Democrats among union voters grew in 2020 and 2022 after decreasing in 2016 and 2018; whether this trend continues could have major effects on the election in 2024.

Jodi Enda on Abortion and the 2024 Election

This week on “The Tent,” journalist Jodi Enda joins for a discussion on abortion rights as the 2024 presidential election nears.

Public Officials Should Use Their Bully Pulpit To Support Worker Organizing and Bargaining

Pro-worker policymakers should use public and private rhetoric to support organizing campaigns and ensure government spending creates high-quality union jobs.

Former Sen. Doug Jones on Turning Down the Political Temperature

Doug Jones discusses the shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump and lowering the political temperature.

Thomas Zimmer on Project 2025

Historian Thomas Zimmer discusses the radical authoritarian playbook called Project 2025.

4 Ways Unions Make Our Economy and Democracy Stronger

Unions raise wages for workers, reduce inequality, increase voter turnout, and advance middle-class interests; policymakers should make strengthening unions a top priority.

Op-ed: Airport service workers demand better support in the workplace. It’s time we listen

Karla Walter published an op-ed in Crain’s New York Business arguing for why airport service workers under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey deserve better workplace standards.

Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments

Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles.

Chris Geidner on the Supreme Court

Chris Geidner discusses recent and upcoming Supreme Court decisions and their impact on Americans' freedoms and rights.

Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city

Khamil Bailey, the co-founder and executive director of a nonprofit that empowers Black entrepreneurs, shares how support from state leaders is helping expand access to capital investment for historically underserved communities.

Raquel Willis on Juneteenth, Pride, and Collective Liberation

Activist and journalist Raquel Willis discusses intersectional activism and MAGA attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Project 2025 Would Undo the NLRB’s Progress on Protecting Workers’ Right To Organize

Workers are winning a greater percentage of NLRB-overseen union elections than at any point in the past 15 years as Biden administration appointees help protect workers' right to organize—but a conservative policy plan offers a blueprint for eroding the NLRB's ability to protect organizing workers.

Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women

Evelyn Pacheco, founder of Nevada Women in Trades, writes about how government investments can help expand opportunities for women in good-paying, blue-collar career paths.

Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me

Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities.

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.

Erin Reed on Pride and the Fight for Transgender Rights

Journalist Erin Reed discusses the importance of Pride Month and the issues motivating LGBTQI+ voters.

Trump’s $50 Billion Tax Giveaway to the 100 Largest Corporations

Trump’s plan to slash the corporate tax rate would give the largest corporations a tax cut exceeding federal K-12 education spending.

Framing the Stakes in the Election

New research demonstrates how a simple framing can help connect the dots on the various threats the American people face.

Sky Sitney on the Power of Documentary Films

Sky Sitney discusses why documentaries are such an important form of storytelling and what to expect from this year's DC/DOX festival.

COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law

Mike Sozan explains the importance of Trump’s recent felony conviction and its potential ramifications for American democracy leading into the 2024 presidential election.

Andy Kroll on MAGA Illiberalism and Project 2025

ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll talks about MAGA extremism in Michigan, Project 2025, and the impact the far right’s agenda could have on U.S. democracy.

Sectoral Bargaining Can Support High Union Membership

Sectoral bargaining should be part of a broad set of reforms to rebuild unions in the United States.

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.

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.

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.

Lindsey McLendon on Public Safety in America

Lindsey McLendon, senior fellow for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about public safety, including crime trends, drivers, and evidence-based solutions to improve accountability and justice.

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.

Unions Give Workers a Voice Over How AI Affects Their Jobs

Collective bargaining is a powerful tool workers can use to ensure artificial intelligence and algorithmic technology improve their jobs instead of make working conditions worse, and workers have won several recent contracts that give them power over how AI will affect their working lives.

A Closer Look at How Unions Change Workers’ Lives for the Better

Aurelia Glass explains in InsideSources why the nation's broken labor laws must be addressed amid the increasing popularity and diversification of workers’ unions in America.

Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine on ‘The Sixth’ and Remembering the Insurrection

Filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine join the show to discuss their new documentary, “The Sixth,” and why stories from the January 6, 2021, attack on the nation’s capital must be told.

Deesha Dyer on Undiplomatic and Working in the White House

Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary, joins the show to discuss her new book and creating opportunities for marginalized Americans.

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.