Center for American Progress
WEB3 days ago · Center for American Progress. The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ...
Improving Literacy in the United States: Recommendations for …
WEBMay 28, 2020 · A modern approach to improving literacy rates in the United States includes applying an explicit equity lens and increasing investment to elevate student outcomes.
The Equal Rights Amendment: What You Need To Know
WEBJan 29, 2020 · The modern-day push for the ERA. Boosted by activism of women’s rights and civil rights advocates, Congress passed the ERA in 1973 and initially gave states until 1979 to ratify it by a three ...
The Top 10 Most Startling Facts About People of Color and …
WEBMar 13, 2012 · For a more recent version of this information, see “8 Facts You Should Know About the Criminal Justice System and People of Color” by Jamal Hagler. This month the United States celebrates the ...
4 Ideas That Could Begin to Reform the Criminal Justice System …
WEBDec 18, 2014 · 4 Ideas That Could Begin to Reform the Criminal Justice System and Improve Police-Community Relations. There are concrete lessons to learn and ideas to implement that could turn a moment of anger ...
The State of the LGBTQ Community in 2020 - Center for American …
WEBOct 6, 2020 · InProgress. Stay informed on the most pressing issues of our time. The survey included interviews with 1,528 self-identified LGBTQ adults ages 18 or older, recruited and administered through NORC ...
The Top 12 Solutions To Cut Poverty in the United States
WEBJun 30, 2021 · This column outlines 12 policy solutions that Congress can use to cut poverty and boost economic security for all in an equitable way. 1. Expand safety net programs to benefit all in need. Safety ...
Social Movements and Progressivism - Center for American Progress
WEBApr 14, 2010 · Progressivism was built on a vibrant grassroots foundation, from the Social Gospel and labor movements to women’s suffrage and civil rights to environmentalism, antiwar activism, and gay rights ...
100 Years After the 19th Amendment, the Fight for Women’s …
WEBAug 18, 2020 · It’s been 100 years since the landmark ratification and adoption of the 19th Amendment, which cemented a promise into the U.S. Constitution that “the right of citizens of the United States to ...
Raising the Minimum Wage Would Boost an Economic …
WEBJan 27, 2021 · President Joe Biden included a long overdue pay raise for millions of America’s minimum wage workers in his $1.9 trillion rescue plan rolled out last week. Its inclusion immediately came under ...