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Washington, D.C. — The Biden administration’s recent decision to increase tariffs on strategic goods imported from China underscores its commitment to maintaining American workers' leadership in the global transition to a cleaner future.
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The Biden administration’s recent decision to raise tariffs on strategic goods imported from China has elicited both praise and criticism. Critics argue that the tariffs contradict free-trade principles, potentially leading to higher inflation or prices. Others suggest that these measures could slow the deployment of green technologies essential for addressing climate change.
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Washington, D.C. — States now have a significant opportunity to boost their clean energy economies through direct pay, a policy enabling public and nonprofit organizations to access substantial discounts on self-built and owned clean energy projects.
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States have a new opportunity to enhance their clean energy economies through direct pay, a policy that enables public and nonprofit organizations to access significant discounts on clean energy projects they can build and own. This provision, introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), allows tax-exempt entities such as states, local governments, and nonprofits to access federal clean energy tax credits for the first time.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9 million women and 8 million men in the United States report experiencing intimate partner violence in the past 12 months. For individuals experiencing domestic, sexual, and other forms of violence, pursuing safety often means missing work to relocate, access support, or deal with legal proceedings. A new Center for American Progress (CAP) report surveys and analyzes state laws that provide “safe leave”—specific workplace leave rights in relation to violence—including both shorter- and longer-term paid leave and...
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A new column from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights the need for policymakers to address reproductive equity for disabled individuals, a group historically overlooked in the fight for reproductive rights. The column features a poll conducted with Data for Progress, revealing how likely voters perceive disability and reproductive equity issues.
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As the country approaches two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, and 97 years since the court determined the legality of forcible sterilization in Buck v. Bell, disabled people continue to face challenges to reproductive autonomy and equity.
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On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated South Carolina’s redrawn congressional map, determining that it did not constitute unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Samuel Alito reversed a lower court ruling which had found that the plan illegally removed 30,000 Black voters to make the 1st Congressional District more favorable for a white Republican candidate.
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and more than 100 co-sponsors reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This measure seeks to advance accountability among the nation’s law enforcement agencies and build trust among the communities they serve to achieve greater public safety for all. The measure was last passed in the House Chamber in 2021.
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Yesterday, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) members elected April Verrett as their new international president, succeeding Mary Kay Henry, who announced her departure earlier this year. Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement following the election.
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Federal funding that supports climate-smart agriculture is under threat as the Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture has proposed to divert billions of dollars from this sector in the upcoming farm bill. This move comes despite these programs being underfunded for years. The funding is essential to farmers, forest landowners, and ranchers across the nation who wish to implement climate-smart practices on their lands. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) affirms that such funding has already been beneficial to these groups in every state.
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Federal funding designated for climate-smart agriculture, which benefits farmers across all 50 states, may be in jeopardy. This concern is raised in a recent column by the Center for American Progress (CAP), which urges Congress not to divert funds intended to assist farmers, forest landowners, and ranchers in managing their lands more sustainably.
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The Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum (GASSA) is a highly ambitious trade initiative pursued by the Biden administration, aiming to transcend the traditional neoliberal approach to free trade. Until recently, there has been limited exploration of how GASSA or an expanded GASSA-like arrangement involving more trading partners would function.
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Seventy years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that separating children in public schools based on race is unconstitutional. This landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education marked a significant shift toward equality, but we are yet to see its full realization. For a diverse and active citizenry committed to advancing democratic principles, students must learn with and from peers of different races, ethnicities, languages, faiths, and economic statuses.
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Seventy years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court challenged the blemish of segregation in the nation's public school system by declaring the Jim Crow-era "separate but equal" doctrine unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education, refusing to "turn the clock back" on American democracy.
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Following a report that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito displayed an upside-down American flag at his residence in the days leading up to President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Devon Ombres, senior director for Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued a statement.
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On May 17, 2024, House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA) unveiled his proposed farm bill, scheduled for markup on May 23. The proposal has sparked criticism from various quarters, including Emily Gee, senior vice president for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress.
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The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance workers' day-to-day operations is significant, but it also carries risks. A recent report from the Center for American Progress delves into how collective bargaining can be a potent tool in helping workers negotiate contract provisions that protect them from job elimination, set boundaries on surveillance and algorithmic management, and create opportunities for workers to reap the benefits of productivity boosts offered by AI tools.
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In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) does not violate the Constitution. The decision was announced today in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. — The right to safety is a universal one, irrespective of race, wealth, health, ability, or background. Ensuring protection from crime and violence is a crucial responsibility of government and community leaders. It also plays a pivotal role in fostering thriving, healthy, and resilient communities. Despite the decline in several categories of crime, concerns over public safety continue to be a pressing issue for many Americans. Constituents are looking to their elected leaders for prompt and effective solutions that yield tangible results. A new report from...