JerryParshall Senior Director, Safety and Justice Campaign; Director, State and Local Government Affairs
Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023 ReportOct 16, 2023 Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023 Original analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund shows that, on average, cities in blue states have lower rates of gun homicides and shooting incidents than comparably sized cities in red states and are seeing larger single-year decreases in gun violence rates in 2023. Oct 16, 2023 Chandler Hall
Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSep 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe This CAP story collection details the experiences of doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023 the Center for American Progress
By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice ArticleApr 13, 2023 By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is plugging orphaned oil and gas wells—boosting job creation, reducing pollution, and improving public health. Apr 13, 2023
Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology ArticleMar 30, 2023 Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are boosting efforts to expand America’s electric vehicle charging network. Mar 30, 2023
Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel ArticleMar 9, 2023 Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel Upgrades to U.S. airport infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law are creating jobs, growing local economies, and improving traveler experience. Mar 9, 2023
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the Future of Elections, Representation, and Reproductive Rights ArticleMar 7, 2023 Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the Future of Elections, Representation, and Reproductive Rights The Wisconsin Supreme Court will continue to have an outsize role in shaping the state’s elections, redistricting, and abortion rights in the coming years. Mar 7, 2023 Greta Bedekovics, Sabrina Talukder, Becca Damante
Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America ArticleMar 2, 2023 Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America New laws are incentivizing chip manufacturers to bring operations to the United States, creating tens of thousands of American jobs, boosting the use of made-in-America semiconductors, and spurring investments in workforce training and education programs. Mar 2, 2023
Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing ArticleFeb 15, 2023 Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing President Biden’s economic accomplishments are fueling a surge in auto manufacturing that is transforming communities from coast to coast. Feb 15, 2023
Cody Keenan on Storytelling, Speech Writing, and the State of the Union PodcastFeb 10, 2023 Cody Keenan on Storytelling, Speech Writing, and the State of the Union This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with Cody Keenan, former chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama, to discuss key takeaways from the State of the Union. Feb 10, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in North Carolina Fact SheetNov 3, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in North Carolina Amid a 20 percent surge in gun deaths across North Carolina from 2016 to 2020, Ted Budd made more than $4 million by flooding the state with guns. Nov 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Texas Fact SheetNov 3, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Texas Even after several high-profile mass shootings in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott continues to weaken the state's gun crime laws; gun deaths have surged 44 percent during his time in office. Nov 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice 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 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.