Personal Stories

The Stories team identifies and interviews Americans nationwide whose stories demonstrate the value of progressive policies. The team works with storytellers to elevate their experiences through press interviews, op-eds, videos, and graphics, as well as events and monthly story collections. This page showcases some of that work. For more information about the Stories program, please contact Sage Warner at swarner@americanprogress.org.


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Economic Justice

Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism
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Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism

In an op-ed, Sage Warner writes that while some Americans are unaware of President Joe Biden’s agenda now, people across demographics will feel the benefits as policies are implemented in the coming years. The stories we hear at this point already signal that far-reaching impact.

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Health Care Costs

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Environmental and Climate Justice

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The Biden administration’s funds to remove lead infrastructure will go a long way toward making us feel safe in our home again.

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