Recent Articles

The Employee Free Choice Act 101

What is the Employee Free Choice Act? Why do we need it? David Madland and Karla Walter explain and fact check conservative claims.

Publications

Change for America A progressive blueprint for the 44th president, edited by Mark Green and Michelle Jolin, with an introduction by John Podesta.

Lifetime Losses A new report from Jessica Arons shows that over a lifetime of work, women and their families face sizeable shortfalls in income.

Enforcing Change Report from David Madland and Karla Walter outlines five strategies for the Obama administration to enforce workers’ rights at the Department of Labor.

Multimedia & Video

How Not to Form a Union Animation from the American Worker Project shows how labor law gives workers a raw deal, taking you step-by-step through the union process.

Map: The Career Wage Gap An interactive map illustrates the gaps in pay for women on different education levels and occupations across all 50 states.

THE LATEST

Civil Rights, Liberties, and Justice | April 29, 2010

Respecting Our Elders

Experts at CAP Action event discuss the pressing need for a richer dialogue and more data on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender elders.

U.S. Military | April 29, 2010

Video: Repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell"

We want to hear from former service members who have been harmed by this policy and think it should be repealed.

Energy & Environment | April 27, 2010

Straight Talk on Climate

CAP Action Senior Fellow Joseph Romm discusses “Straight Up,” his new book on climate change, the media’s coverage of it, and why serious action is needed.

Open & Accountable Government | April 26, 2010

The Policy Consequences of Senate Obstruction

Tony Carrk offers a guide to Senate obstruction in this report, including the tools used to obstruct and the impact.

Open & Accountable Government | April 22, 2010

Challenges and Lessons Learned in Transitioning the Federal Government

CAP Action President and CEO John Podesta testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

Europe | April 22, 2010

Europe Matters in the British Election

John Podesta argues that the “special relationship” between Britain and the United States is still important for transatlantic ties.

Immigration | April 21, 2010

Arizona Burning

Fierce anti-immigration legislation in Arizona, combined with a toxic Senate primary battle and recent violence, highlight need for reform.

Energy & Environment | April 20, 2010

Taxpayer Protection and the Nuclear Loan Guarantee Program

CAP Action's Richard Caperton Testifies before the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Retirement | April 15, 2010

The Promise and Peril of a Model 401(k) Plan

American Worker Project report on measuring the effectiveness of retirement savings plans offered by private companies and the federal government.

Energy & Environment | April 15, 2010

Using Tax Incentives to Drive the Clean Energy Economy

CAP Action Senior Fellow Joe Romm testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee.

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