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The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran Civilians have suffered devastating health and environmental costs as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for fu...

To prevent long‑term ecological and humanitarian harms from unfolding, sustained support for the Iranian people means addressing both immediate humanitarian needs and long‑term recovery in the country and greater region. https://ampr.gs/42iSRAo

The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran Civilians have suffered devastating health and environmental costs as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for fu...

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has caused devastating health and environmental impacts on civilians, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for future generations. @americanprogress.bsky.social www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

I'd been pretty pleased with how my big Citizens United report for CAP came out—it sparked a ballot issue & legislation in 14 states, could change American politics, all that.

But now there's basically this *graphic novel* version! *This* is the way it should have been published in the first place.

Stabilizing and Strengthening State Funding for Public Higher Education After the Big Beautiful Bill Despite steep federal funding cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill, states can continue to support public higher education by creating progressive state tax revenue streams and strengthening rainy day funds...

Despite steep federal funding cuts in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, states can continue to support public higher education by creating progressive state tax revenue streams and strengthening rainy day funds to support postsecondary student success and degree completion. https://ampr.gs/4sKw2R0

An upcoming event graphic titled: Climate Action, Close to Home. It features a view of the Jefferson Memorial and cherry blossoms. The text states: TUES., APRIL 21, 2026, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. EDT, IN PERSON & ONLINE. Reception to follow. Panelists listed include: MAYOR TALISHA SEARCY, Takoma Park, MD DELEGATE JOE VOGEL, Maryland General Assembly MAYOR DERRICK WOOD, Dumfries, VA The moderator is FREDERICK BELL, Associate Director, State Climate Policy, Center for American Progress. The graphic includes the Center for American Progress logo and credits "Images: Provided by panelists, Getty Images."

Tomorrow, April 21, join CAP during D.C. Climate Week for an important conversation, moderated by CAP's Frederick Bell, with Maryland Delegate Joe Vogel, Mayor Derrick Wood, and Mayor Talisha Searcy. https://climateactionclosetohome.splashthat.com/

The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran Civilians have suffered devastating health and environmental costs as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for fu...

The war in Iran may be remembered in the U.S. as a reckless war of choice that imposed enormous costs on Americans. Civilians in the region, however, will remember the loss of innocent life and what the war did to the land, air, and water they rely on to survive. https://ampr.gs/42iSRAo

Graphic titled "Is homeownership still an attainable dream?" by the Center for American Progress. The text states the Trump administration is making the housing crisis worse. Sources include 2025 reports from CAP and the Brookings Institution regarding tariffs and construction.

The rent is too damn high, and Trump's tariffs are making homes even more expensive. CAP has a plan to save the average first-time homebuyer $24,000. www.americanprogress.org/article/fact-sheet-build...

The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant By using their authority to define what corporations are—and what powers they hold—states can end the era of corporate and dark money in U.S. politics.

By using their authority to define what corporations are—and what powers they hold—states, like Hawaii and Montana, can end the era of corporate and dark money in U.S. politics. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-corporate-po...

Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals a repudiation of corrupt governance and a blow for the global authoritarian movement—including Trump.

In a high-turnout race with clear geopolitical stakes, Hungarian voters rejected both Orbán and the MAGA validation he tried to import. The broader lesson is simple: outside the U.S., alignment with Trump carries significant political costs. https://ampr.gs/4suUk15

“It's time for the U.S. to stop fighting the wars China wants it to fight and train its focus back on its greatest rival: China.” More from CAP's Andrew Miller & Michael Clark in @foreignaffairs.com: https://t.co/gebT7DyBcG

Americans from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly oppose Citizens United and would like to rid the U.S. political system of corporate and dark money. Your state legislators have the power to do it.

Trump's budget request would make drastic cuts to essential domestic programs in exchange for historic increases for the military.

Put simply: Trump would trade food for bombs.

More broken promises from Trump: Tax refunds are up only $346 after the Trump administration repeatedly promised that they would increase by “$1,000 or more.”

The Iran War Is a Win for China At a meeting with Xi next month, Trump will be on the back foot.

“Trump’s war of choice in Iran has come at the expense of the United States’ security umbrella in the Indo-Pacific, presenting an opportunity for Beijing,” write Andrew Miller and Michael Clark.

Hawaii is quickly making strides to become the first state in the nation to stop the flow of corporate and dark money in politics. Hear from Republican State Rep. Souza:

Abortion is a Religious Freedom: Opinion Conservative Christians tend to be the loudest anti-choice voices. But many faiths believe in—and fight for—reproductive rights.

Abortion bans violate our constitutional right to religious freedom, argues CAP’s Sally Steenland for @rewirenewsgroup.com: https://tinyurl.com/53unj54s

Data centers must be held responsible for rising electricity costs and the environmental impact on local communities.

A webinar promotional flyer titled "STRENGTHENING THE TEACHER PIPELINE FROM PREPARATION TO PRACTICE." The flyer is presented by the Educating All Learners Alliance, Pathways Alliance, and CAP.

Join CAP on May 6th at 11 am ET for a conversation with leaders from the Pathways Alliance and @educateall.bsky.social as we explore a more sustainable path forward for educators. https://bit.ly/4dQiAr6

Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals a repudiation of corrupt governance and a blow for the global authoritarian movement—including Trump.

Magyar’s victory in Hungary is a stunning rejection of a corrupt, gangster-style authoritarianism and the far-right transnational movement that championed it—with Trump and Orbán as its chief architects and leaders. https://ampr.gs/4suUk15

Let’s be crystal clear about what is happening:

Donald Trump is literally paying for bullets and bombs for war abroad by cutting health care for Americans here at home.

Abortion is a Religious Freedom: Opinion Conservative Christians tend to be the loudest anti-choice voices. But many faiths believe in—and fight for—reproductive rights.

Conservative Christians like to invoke religious freedom in their anti-choice advocacy, but many faiths believe in—and fight for—reproductive rights. From Sally Steenland of @americanprogress.bsky.social:

Infographic by Center for American Progress. Text: "Americans pay more than any other peer country for health services but utilize less care. How did this happen? How can we fix it?" A hand holds a pill bottle with pills spilling out. Source: CAP, “A Patients’ Bill of Rights” (2026).

💊 Rising premiums and employee contributions
💊 Growing deductibles
💊 Increasing OOP costs

Americans need relief from this affordability crisis. www.americanprogress.org/article/executive-summar...

Climate Change Is Here—and America’s Most Marginalized Communities Are on the Front Lines After Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Northern Mariana Islands Tuesday, it is clear that climate change is already here—and hitting marginalized U.S. communities first. What comes next must be a commit...

The accelerating pace of more frequent and intense storms mirrors CAP's recent findings: Warming ocean temperatures and rising seas are intensifying tropical storms, increasing rainfall, magnifying storm surge, and driving up both human and economic costs. https://ampr.gs/4cqPADY

Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals a repudiation of corrupt governance and a blow for the global authoritarian movement—including Trump.

Hungarian voters have broken the spell of Orbán’s rule, giving hope to those around the world that democratic resurgence is as possible as democratic backsliding. www.americanprogress.org/article/orbans-defeat-in...

The Trump Administration’s $1,000 Tax Refund Promise Falls Short by $665 IRS data show that tax refunds, which naturally fluctuate year to year, are up only $346 after the Trump administration repeatedly promised that they would increase by “$1,000 or more.”

For everyone but the richest Americans, the higher prices from Trump's tariffs and war in Iran greatly outweigh the small $335 in increased tax refunds you can expect this year. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-admini...

It's time to get the job done and grant D.C. statehood now.

The Trump Administration’s Policies Have Hurt Growth, Jobs, and Prices A new macroeconomic simulation suggests that the Trump administration’s agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation.

How might the U.S. economy be faring in an alternative history where the Trump administration’s most significant economic policies were never enacted? New CAP analysis finds that Trump's agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation. https://ampr.gs/4vy3Ymt

BREAKING: The Hawaii House of Representatives has passed S.B. 2471—bringing the state one step closer to being the first in the nation to get corporate and dark money out of its politics, effectively ending Citizens United.

Climate Change Is Here—and America’s Most Marginalized Communities Are on the Front Lines After Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Northern Mariana Islands Tuesday, it is clear that climate change is already here—and hitting marginalized U.S. communities first. What comes next must be a commit...

After Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Northern Mariana Islands Tuesday, it is clear that climate change is already here—and hitting marginalized U.S. communities first. What comes next must be a commitment to resilience, preparedness, and equitable recovery. https://ampr.gs/4cqPADY