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For nearly a decade, CAP Action has led storytelling campaigns rooted in political organizing, journalism, and advocacy. In 2025 alone, our storytellers reached more than 98 million people through local and national earned media and more than 23 million through organic digital channels.

Our goals are 1) to drive narrative campaigns with trusted messengers by using research to shape strategy, recruiting and training storytellers, sharing their stories across channels, and giving partners, electeds, and creators access to vetted voices; 2) to build a national bench of progressive messengers by providing training, maintaining long-term relationships, and surfacing emerging community perspectives; and 3) to serve as the coalition’s storytelling hub by rapidly connecting partners with storytellers and equipping them with the skills to collect, vet, and share stories effectively.

Below are examples of our storytellers’ published work. To connect with storytellers or learn more about the program, email [email protected].

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Nationwide Abortion Bans Threaten the Will of Kansas Voters
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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.

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An older American on Medicare explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her access no-cost vaccines.

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Neera Tanden at the National Press Club Past Event
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Neera Tanden at the National Press Club

Center for American Progress Action Fund CEO Neera Tanden on the 2026 midterms and the new political era.

Results to Roadmap Past Event
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Results to Roadmap

A post-election conversation interpreting the shifts underneath the midterm results and what they mean for the road ahead.

Online via Zoom

Closing Remarks Upcoming Session
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Closing Remarks

Carlissia Graham, President of Center for American Progress Action Fund, provides closing remarks for the day.

Winning in Tough Terrain Upcoming Session
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Winning in Tough Terrain

Panelists will discuss actionable takeaways on coalition-building across party lines, how to defuse key lines of attack, rural and nontraditional voter turnout strategies, and media strategy.

Helping Americans by Exposing America’s Broken Political System Upcoming Session
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Helping Americans by Exposing America’s Broken Political System

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D–MD) will discuss how messaging about corruption and authoritarianism worked in races across the country and the fundamental importance of holding government accountable through sweeping oversight and legislative reform in the new 120th Congress.

What Voters Wanted Upcoming Session
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What Voters Wanted

Two newly elected representatives, Rep.-elect Lindsay James (D-IA) and Rep.-elect Jessica Killin (D-CO) will join Katie Phang to discuss how they successfully demonstrated their commitment to addressing Americans' concerns with the high cost of living and our broken political system.

Building the Big Tent Upcoming Session
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Building the Big Tent

A conversation on messaging and tactics that helped shape the midterm results and what it means for 2028.

Remarks Upcoming Session
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Remarks

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D–AZ) will share how he campaigned across the country by drawing on his own electoral successes in a critical swing state during red-wave years. He will discuss how the party can bring back into the fold—and keep—Latino voters who are frustrated with the cost-of-living crisis and brutal immigration enforcement tactics by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

What Happened? Upcoming Session
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What Happened?

Panelists will discuss polling, winning issues, and the impact of mid-decade redistricting.

Keynote Remarks and In Conversation Upcoming Session
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Keynote Remarks and In Conversation

Gov. JB Pritzker (D–IL) will discuss key takeaways from the midterms, what messages and investments made a difference on the ground, and the lessons leaders should learn ahead of 2028.

Remarks Upcoming Session
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Remarks

Rep. Katherine Clark (D–MA), Democratic Whip, joins Results to Roadmap to discuss how the House Democratic Caucus will chart a new path forward for the country in the 120th Congress.

Keynote Remarks Upcoming Session
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Keynote Remarks

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) will kick off the day with remarks about the state of the Senate after the midterms, expanding the map to win in red and purple states, and restoring checks and balances in our government.

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