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
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
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
Emily Gee on the ‘Trump Slump’ PodcastAugust 14, 2025 Emily Gee on the ‘Trump Slump’ CAP Action's Emily Gee discusses President Trump's harms to the U.S. economy. Aug 14, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, 4 More Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Governors Should Fight for an Economic Agenda To Improve the Lives of Working-Class Residents ReportJune 10, 2025 Governors Should Fight for an Economic Agenda To Improve the Lives of Working-Class Residents By advancing policies to build power and raise the wages of working-class families, governors can improve economic opportunity for all state residents and illustrate a strong contrast with the Trump administration, which is abandoning its commitments to working people. Jun 10, 2025 Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Bharat Ramamurti on the ‘Trump Slump’ PodcastMay 8, 2025 Bharat Ramamurti on the ‘Trump Slump’ Bharat Ramamurti discusses the cuts congressional Republicans want to make to programs that help Americans meet their basic needs. May 8, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Representative Bresnahan, Protect SNAP for the Future of Our Community Personal StoryApril 23, 2025 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. Apr 23, 2025 The Bucks County Beacon John Kelly
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Please Don’t Take Food Away From Our Kids Personal StoryApril 18, 2025 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. Apr 18, 2025 The Bucks County Beacon Michelle Ritter-Santana
Understanding the Working Class and the Challenges It Faces ArticleMarch 24, 2025 Understanding the Working Class and the Challenges It Faces The working class, a large majority of the workforce and its most racially and ethnically diverse group, faces low pay and higher unemployment. Mar 24, 2025 Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 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. Jan 17, 2025 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Aurelia Glass
Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us Personal StoryOctober 22, 2024 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. Oct 22, 2024 The Copper Courier Mila Besich
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.