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Auto-individual retirement account plans are a good first step toward ensuring all workers have retirement savings, but most states do not offer such programs. Congress can build on state auto-IRA programs to make meaningful steps toward greater retirement security. ampr.gs/4itGhaj
At a time when 1 in 5 student loan borrowers is in default, new student loan policies ushered in by congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act will drastically increase monthly student loan costs and eliminate important safety net protections for borrowers. ampr.gs/4A2xSkr
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We’re currently seeing the largest and deadliest measles outbreak in decades thanks to years of RFK Jr sowing doubt in the safety of vaccines. Americans are dying. It never had to be this way.
Lawmakers should use the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act as a bipartisan vehicle to authorize and safeguard the DOD's use of AI in the military. americanprogress.org/article…
Instead of lowering gas prices for the American people, the Trump administration is championing false solutions that enrich its friends and Putin’s war machine.
Join us on October 28th for a conversation about America's small businesses with keynote remarks from @RepDonBeyer.
Following the opening remarks, a panel of small-business owners and policy experts will share their insights. rsvp2.americanprogress.org/s…
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More disappointing results from Donald Trump’s economy: rising unemployment and wages that can’t keep up with skyrocketing costs.
While Trump lines his own pockets, America’s working families continue to be left behind.
The Trump administration’s wide-ranging new student loan policies will raise costs for borrowers, restrict access to graduate education, and increase racial and gender wealth gaps. ampr.gs/4A2xSkr
Trump has acted to remove protections from marine areas stretching across more than 1 million square miles—a combined area four times the size of Texas—threatening iconic seascapes with industrial-scale fishing fleets.
Learn more from the Marine Conservation Institute and CAP's Angelo Villagomez: americanprogress.org/article…
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Collective bargaining empowers workers to protect existing jobs and find new ones during technological transitions, such as the rise of AI, but experience shows that sometimes union density alone isn’t enough, and sectoral bargaining can help. ampr.gs/486n9Js
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Reminder: It is illegal to send armed federal agents to intimidate voters at our polling places.
Fake crises and intimidation won’t work – the American people will be heard in November.
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How will Trump’s war with Iran end?
His own top officials don’t know.
There’s never been a strategy or an endgame—just a new forever war you pay the price for.
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New data shows the average credit card interest rate hit 21.4% in 2025.
Donald Trump promised to cap rates at 10%.
Every day he doesn’t deliver, American borrowers pay an extra $368 million in interest.
Working families continue paying the price for Trump’s broken promises.
The Trump administration proposal to encourage investment of retirement plans in alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, and cryptocurrency would increase risks to the savings of ordinary Americans. ampr.gs/4ius4Kh
There’s a “quiet revolution” happening in states like Montana that could finally rid our elections of dark money. Former Sen. @jontester explains: tinyurl.com/y52azk9v
Election Hero Day celebrates the members of our communities working to make our elections safe, secure, and accessible.
Be sure to thank your friends, family members, and neighbors who give their time and effort to protect our democracy! #ThankYouElectionHeroes
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Is this year your first time voting in an election? CAP expert and former chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Ben Hovland, answers common questions about the election process from first-time voters.
Tune in for Ben's best voting tips and share this video with first-time voters in your life 🗳️
In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from marine areas stretching across more than 1 million square miles, threatening iconic seascapes with industrial-scale fishing fleets. ampr.gs/4snfRdW
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What YOU should know about election poll workers 🗳️
CAP talks to Ben Hovland, former chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, about the essential work of poll workers and how you can ensure your voice is heard this fall.
Who are election heroes? They’re the local clerks, office staff, poll workers, state and territory officials, and more who ensure our elections are safe, secure, and accessible.
This Election Hero Day, join us in thanking them for all that they do! #ThankYouElectionHeroes
ALT A graphic set against a light background with subtle star patterns. Bold blue text at the top reads "CHEERS TO THE REAL HEROES!!" followed by red handwritten text: "Behind every vote is someone who made it possible. Thank you, poll workers!" Below the text, a monochrome hand places a large red, white, and blue "I VOTED" sticker onto another surface, while a second smaller hand holds an American flag "VOTE" sticker.