American Progress

Bold ideas for a bold, progressive future—CAP's Path Forward series.

Let’s let the numbers tell the story: The largest SNAP cuts in history = $187 billion cut from food assistance. 2.4 million people losing benefits per month. Nearly 70,000 avoidable deaths by 2040. They are calling it reform. We call it what it is: cruel.

For over 100 years, Americans have paid the oil, coal, and gas industries to extract and pollute. From special tax breaks to ignoring pollution costs, companies have been extremely successful in shifting the costs of an expensive industry onto the public. americanprogress.org/article/5-hidd…

Trump’s war on Iran is making it harder for Americans to afford a house, with mortgage prices on the rise for the third week straight. @amprog found that, at this rate, a typical first-time buyer would pay $22.6k more over the lifetime of a 30-year loan.

Trump & the DOD’s war on Anthropic makes clear — “the age of AI-powered warfare is here, and we have no adequate laws to govern it.” More from CAP's @adamconner for @unpopulistmag: tinyurl.com/5csv9uy7

Join CAP on March 26 for an online event on raising wages across the country. @NeeraTanden will give introductory remarks, followed by keynote speaker @arindube, and an expert panel. ampr.gs/4dvAleW

Gas prices going up. Another war in the Middle East. A nationwide health care crisis. And this President is laser-focused on forcing you to get a passport to be able to vote.

We need 3.5% of Americans to speak up and demand accountability from the Trump administration. Will you be one of them? Find a #NoKings protest near you on Saturday, March 28th: nokings.org

The tragic U.S. airstrike on an Iranian elementary school can not be defended by the "fog of war." Hear from @WesJBryant, Former Pentagon Chief of Civilian Harm:

Teachers can play a critical role in gun violence prevention—get involved today with Teachers Unify.

Americans should be outraged by what is being done in their name—and with their tax dollars—in Iran. Sarah Yager of @hrw breaks down what actions Congress must take now:

Trump's war in Iran has drastically increased the price of fuel and fertilizer—which means Americans can expect more price hikes at the gas pump and in grocery stores.

Don't have a passport? Tough luck. The SAVE Act basically requires one to register to vote — and 146 million Americans don't have one. The right to vote shouldn't cost $165 and a trip to the post office. #NoPayToVoteSaveAct

Requiring documents that cost money to obtain in order to register to vote is a poll tax by another name. Birth certificate replacements run $15-$50 per state. Married women, refugees, adoptees, and elderly citizens shouldn't pay to prove they belong in our democracy. The SAVE Act creates unconstitutional financial barriers to voting. #NoPayToVoteSaveAct

As we talk about affordability, we should also be thinking about wages. As in, how to raise them. Very excited to talk about this at this CAP event next week.

The SAVE Act would require Americans to drive, fly, or even take a ferry to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Alaskan Senator @lisamurkowski explains:

Get organized. Get active. We've seen the power of nonviolent protests here at home and across the globe. Find a #NoKings protest near you on Saturday, March 28th: nokings.org

As Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran continues on, Americans are seeing mortgage rates rise for the third straight week. New CAP analysis finds the rise in rates would cost a typical first-time homebuyer $22,680. ampr.gs/4lGn4SI

Trump's reckless war on Iran is costing lives abroad. It's also driving up prices at home, literally. The jump in mortgage rates resulting from the war will cost a typical first-time homebuyer today $22,680. From @amprog's Kyle Ross: americanprogress.org/article/trumps…

The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25/hour since 2009. While we tackle the many costs that make budgeting difficult, it is time to address the other side of the equation: raising wages. Join CAP on March 26 for an event featuring keynote speaker @arindube. ampr.gs/4dvAleW

The largest cuts to SNAP in history will likely lead to worse health outcomes for low-income families and preventable deaths across the country, and the law’s rushed implementation timeline will only worsen these effects. ampr.gs/4lAwfEi