Michigan ‘Right-to-Work’ Bill Is the Wrong Economics for the Middle Class
So-called right-to-work legislation will make it harder for unions to do their job: improving wages and working conditions. That, in turn, will push our economy toward more weakening of the middle class, which will, in the end, lower our nation’s economic competitiveness. Read more →
The High Return on Investment for Publicly Funded Research
Throughout our nation’s history, investments in research have led to groundbreaking innovations, and we must continue making those investments to stay competitive in the 21st century.
Progressive Immigration Policies Will Strengthen the American Economy
Congress can unleash the economic potential of millions of new Americans by developing a legislative solution to fix our nation’s broken immigration system.
Tax Reform
Reforming Our Tax System, Reducing Our Deficit
In order to secure our fiscal future and achieve meaningful deficit reduction over the next 10 years, we need a plan that combines progressive, revenue-enhancing tax reform with pragmatic spending cuts that do not undermine the middle class, the poor, or seniors.
Public Opinion
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Supports Increased Spending in Key Areas
Conservatives may be allergic to spending on the unemployed and our social needs but the public clearly is not.
Labor and Work
Right-to-Work Bill Would Harm Michigan’s Middle Class
Right-to-work laws weaken unions, lower middle-class income, and don’t reduce unemployment.
Housing
The Housing Market Is Not Only for Homeowners
As we chart the path to housing finance reform in the coming months, we must pursue approaches that create a lasting 21st-century finance system and meet the needs of both renters and homeowners.
Economy
Resilient Jobs Market Needs More Policy Help
Resolving the fiscal showdown and the debt ceiling debate should be the first steps toward rebuilding our economy from the middle out.
China
China Still Wary of More Ambitious International Climate Commitments
China’s clean energy markets are booming but challenges remain on efforts to cut emissions, and that translates into continued reluctance to take on more binding climate responsibilities at the global level.
Women's Rights
Infographic: Emergency Contraception over the Counter
The age restriction to emergency contraception creates barriers not just for teens but also for adult women. These barriers should be removed so that emergency contraception is available over the counter without a prescription to all.
Progressive Movement
Comparing Conservative and Progressive Investment in America’s Youth
Conservative groups’ funding advantage has helped the right communicate with young Americans and develop leaders despite the fundamental issue-area differences between conservative movement fundamentals and the Millennial generation.
Media
Think Again: Will the Times’s Terrific Tax Reporting Matter?
The New York Times’s well-rounded coverage of U.S. tax policy debunks conservative myths about the rich being the so-called best job creators.
Religion and Values
Faith Leaders Fight for Reproductive Justice at the State Level
Sally Steenland interviews Cathy Levy of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice about her efforts in Ohio.
Military
$100 Billion in Politically Feasible Defense Cuts for a Budget Deal
If carried out correctly, a well-managed defense drawdown can return the Pentagon’s budget to more sustainable levels without harming our national security or our economic recovery.
Energy and Environment
7 Ways that Looming Budget Cuts to Public Lands and Oceans Will Affect All Americans
Sequestration will inflict massive cuts on programs that protect our public lands and oceans—cuts that will impact all of us in a variety of ways.
