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 ...
The Facts About Americans Who Receive Public Benefits
WEBDec 16, 2011 · The Facts About Americans Who Receive Public Benefits Misperceptions About Poverty in Our Country Complicate Effective Policymaking . Joy Moses discusses the facts—and counters the myths—about ...
About Us - Center for American Progress
WEBOur mission. The Center for American Progress is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as ...
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 ...
10 Essential Actions To Promote Equal Pay
WEBMar 24, 2021 · Year after year and across multiple surveys, women identify the lack of equal pay in the workplace and the persistence of the gender wage gap as top concerns. 1 While policymakers eager to garner ...
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 Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization
WEBApr 20, 2021 · Especially in this COVID-19 era, the decriminalization of marijuana could have a significant impact on long-term economic recovery efforts and ensure that Black people and communities of color are ...
Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity - Center for American …
WEBMay 7, 2020 · Alleviating stark disparities in health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and mortality across racial and ethnic groups in the United States will require deliberate and long-term ...
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 ...
African Americans Face Systematic Obstacles to Getting Good Jobs
WEBDec 5, 2019 · African Americans Face Systematic Obstacles to Getting Good Jobs. Despite an improved labor market, Black Americans still can’t obtain well-paying, stable jobs with quality benefits.