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Congressional Message and Research Toolkit Report

A man and woman walk past political signs near an early voting polling place in Little Rock, Arkansas, this past summer. (AP/Danny Johnston)

Congressional Message and Research Toolkit

Toolkit from CAP Action provides messages and strategies candidates can use to connect with voters in this tough economic environment.

Sep 17, 2010

Jobs Are the Answer to Low Public Approval Report

People arrive to seek employment opportunities at a JobTrain office in Menlo Park, California on July 20, 2010. (AP/Paul Sakuma)

Jobs Are the Answer to Low Public Approval

Analysis from David Madland and Hannah Walton shows, throughout history, public opinion of the government improves as the employment rate rises.

Aug 18, 2010

David Madland, Hannah Walton

Why Is the Public Suddenly Down on Unions? Report

Seattle-area garbage workers represented by Teamsters union Local 174 strike on April 21, 2010. Despite a recent drop in overall approval for unions the public continues to value many of the functions unions perform—such as helping workers. Moreover, support for unions should rise again when the economy improves. (AP/Ted S. Warren)

Why Is the Public Suddenly Down on Unions?

Karla Walter and David Madland explain why public support for unions has recently dropped and why it should go back up once the economy recovers.

Jul 20, 2010

David Madland, Karla Walter