Center for American Progress

We will not cower or bend to fear tactics. Full stop.

Sectoral bargaining models, which cover ALL employers in a sector, would help workers in the U.S. deal with weaknesses in American labor law that limit their ability to negotiate technological change, such as the rise of AI. https://ampr.gs/486n9Js

The biggest threat to U.S. democracy right now is NOT widespread fraud, but rather the Trump administration's outright disregard for the truth—all to undermine Americans' trust in their elections.

With voting underway, the Trump administration and its allies could use the false election denial claims they have pushed for a decade as a pretext to subvert the will of American voters. https://ampr.gs/48hZeqA

Business ownership is a core building block toward the American Dream for many people, yet small-business owners face a growing set of challenges. Join CAP on October 28th for an event with @beyer.house.gov and small-business experts & owners on the path forward. https://ampr.gs/47tliOO

See CAP's new report detailing strategies to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in food: www.americanprogress.org/article/you-...

At a time when 1 in 5 student loan borrowers is in default, new policies in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will drastically increase monthly student loan costs and eliminate important safety net protections for borrowers. https://ampr.gs/4A2xSkr

Child care costs have skyrocketed in America—and it's only gotten worse under Trump.

Tom Moore explains CAP’s legal strategy to drain corporate and dark money from American politics. Get the details on how we're making Citizens United irrelevant: https://www.americanprogress.org/series/the-corporate-power-reset/

The Trump administration’s proposal to weaken guardrails around investment of retirement plans in private credit funds and other private assets should be put on hold while Congress and regulators consider options for addressing the many risks of private credit. https://ampr.gs/4ius4Kh

From targeting the free press to interfering in the election process, the second Trump administration has taken actions that threaten American democracy. Yet, through it all, we must remember: Don’t give into the lies or the fear. Have hope.

@@warnock.senate.gov: Who exactly is this economy good for? Trump's billionaire buddies.

The recent Anthropic-DOD incident contributed to fears over AI in the military that have only grown. Yet, at the same time, fears around AI "killer robots" shouldn't obscure the critical role that AI will and should play in defense. https://ampr.gs/47DKTEJ

REMINDER: The Trump administration’s war in Iran has raised prices across the board, increased inflation, and costs about $2,000 per household.

From a ballroom, to a birthday parade: New reports say Trump has devoted $1.6B in taxpayer money to fund his self-serving vanity projects. That’s 620 times what the average American earns in a lifetime. Americans are struggling to make ends meet, and Trump is treating them as his personal ATM.

AI developers are sounding the alarm about its risks. Congress must answer the call and regulate, urges CAP's Zoë Baird in @techpolicypress.bsky.social: https://tinyurl.com/2jk4hm9e

Yes, your state CAN get rid of dark money in politics.

Join CAP on Tuesday, October 27, for a conversation with author @jessicatarlov.bsky.social, moderated by CAP President and CEO @neeratanden.bsky.social, about finding common ground without compromising your convictions. https://ampr.gs/47AZ912

Congress and the president remain divided on government’s role in AI, even as frontier developers sound the alarm. Zoë Baird says history offers a model: commissions that built rapid consensus after the Cold War ended and after 9/11.

NEW ANALYSIS: Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump’s administration has spent or plans to spend at least $1.6 billion in public funding on vanity projects. https://ampr.gs/4kdyUoM

Policymakers worried about the labor market impacts of widespread AI adoption should look to collective bargaining, especially sectoral bargaining, to empower more workers.

Most Americans are concerned about food safety and harmful chemicals in everyday products and they disapprove of the Trump administration's failure to keep public health promises.

NEW REPORT: CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower families to make healthy choices. https://ampr.gs/4z1z72X

Auto-individual retirement account plans are a good first step toward ensuring all workers have retirement savings, but most states do not offer such programs. Congress can build on state auto-IRA programs to make meaningful steps toward greater retirement security. https://ampr.gs/4itGhaj

At a time when 1 in 5 student loan borrowers is in default, new student loan policies ushered in by congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act will drastically increase monthly student loan costs and eliminate important safety net protections for borrowers. https://ampr.gs/4A2xSkr

Lawmakers should use the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act as a bipartisan vehicle to authorize and safeguard the DOD's use of AI in the military. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/congress-should-put-commonsense-guardrails-on-military-use-of-ai/

Instead of lowering gas prices for the American people, the Trump administration is championing false solutions that enrich its friends and Putin’s war machine.

Join us on October 28th for a conversation about America's small businesses with keynote remarks from @beyer.house.gov Following the opening remarks, a panel of small-business owners and policy experts will share their insights. rsvp2.americanprogress.org/smallbutmighty/Social

One week from today! RSVP at the link below!

The Trump administration’s wide-ranging new student loan policies will raise costs for borrowers, restrict access to graduate education, and increase racial and gender wealth gaps. https://ampr.gs/4A2xSkr

Collective bargaining empowers workers to protect existing jobs and find new ones during technological transitions, such as the rise of AI, but experience shows that sometimes union density alone isn’t enough, and sectoral bargaining can help. https://ampr.gs/486n9Js

The Trump administration proposal to encourage investment of retirement plans in alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, and cryptocurrency would increase risks to the savings of ordinary Americans. https://ampr.gs/4ius4Kh

So great to see this advice for a first-time voter!

There’s a “quiet revolution” happening in states like Montana that could finally rid our elections of dark money. Former Sen. Jon Tester explains for @theprogressivemag.bsky.social: https://tinyurl.com/y52azk9v

Election Hero Day celebrates the members of our communities working to make our elections safe, secure, and accessible. Be sure to thank your friends, family members, and neighbors who give their time and effort to protect our democracy! #ThankYouElectionHeroes

Is this year your first time voting in an election? CAP expert and former chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Ben Hovland, answers common questions about the election process from first-time voters 🗳️

In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from marine areas stretching across more than 1 million square miles, threatening iconic seascapes with industrial-scale fishing fleets. https://ampr.gs/4snfRdW

What YOU should know about election poll workers 🗳️ CAP talks to Ben Hovland, former chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, about the essential work of poll workers and how you can ensure your voice is heard this fall.

Who are election heroes? They’re the local clerks, office staff, poll workers, state and territory officials, and more who ensure our elections are safe, secure, and accessible. This Election Hero Day, join us in thanking them for all that they do! #ThankYouElectionHeroes

Nationally, the five rollbacks threaten to eliminate 87 percent of the nation’s highly protected ocean waters; at the same time, they account for a staggering 21 percent loss in high-level marine protection globally.