The folly of the Trump administration’s trade policy is that it harms the very people it claims to help.

Cooling inflation, continued economic growth, and a strong labor market exemplify the sustained resilience of the U.S. economy, particularly compared with other advanced economies.

These cuts are destroying critical science, medical, and innovation research across the country—and it’s only the beginning ...

State and Local Governments Opt Out of Immigrant Detention As ICE attempts to increase its already record-breaking detention capacity, the agency is facing growing resistance from localities and ...

In states across the country, American democracy is being hollowed out from within. Elected leaders are using democratic ...

The system of mass incarceration is perhaps the clearest manifestation of structural racism in the United States—with particularly damaging effects for black women and infants.

Beyond Our Borders How Weak U.S. Gun Laws Contribute to Violent Crime Abroad The current debate about protecting America's borders ignores the U.S. role as a major supplier of crime guns around ...

The $78 Billion Community College Funding Shortfall A closer look at the revenue gaps between community colleges and public four-year institutions reveals significant inequities and underscores ...

By guaranteeing paid family and medical leave, federal and state policymakers can invest in women, a thriving labor force, and the economy at large.

Bridging the divide between communities of color and law enforcement begins by recognizing that discord is rooted in the origins of policing in America.

The State of the LGBTQ Community in 2020 A National Public Opinion Study A comprehensive new study from the Center for American Progress finds that many LGBTQ people continue to face ...

As the long-standing legal case on Trump University comes to a close, this brief looks at new evidence and insights on Trump and his hallmark educational initiative.