JerryParshall Senior Director, Safety and Justice Campaign; Director, State and Local Government Affairs
Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJun 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Personal StoryJun 25, 2024 Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Khamil Bailey, the co-founder and executive director of a nonprofit that empowers Black entrepreneurs, shares how support from state leaders is helping expand access to capital investment for historically underserved communities. Jun 25, 2024 Keystone Newsroom Khamil Bailey
Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Personal StoryJun 19, 2024 Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Evelyn Pacheco, founder of Nevada Women in Trades, writes about how government investments can help expand opportunities for women in good-paying, blue-collar career paths. Jun 19, 2024 the Las Vegas Sun Evelyn Pacheco
Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Personal StoryJun 18, 2024 Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities. Jun 18, 2024 the Arizona Daily Star Brandi Coon
Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Personal StoryMay 22, 2024 Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Cristian Cespedes, a union member from Las Vegas, shares how federal infrastructure investments and regulations help create jobs and drive up wages for both union and nonunion workers alike. May 22, 2024 The Las Vegas Sun News Cristian Cespedes
Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Personal StoryMay 16, 2024 Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Bridget Glover, a union worker from Wisconsin, shares how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating sustainable career opportunities and opening doors for new workers in the trades. May 16, 2024 UpNorthNews Bridget Glover
Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Personal StoryMay 2, 2024 Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Buddy Maxwell, an organizer for the United Auto Workers union, writes about the importance of holding elected officials accountable for passing policies that support working people. May 2, 2024 The Morning Call Buddy Maxwell
Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona Personal StoryApr 24, 2024 Arizona opinion: Shame on Schweikert: Why his support for Republicans’ budget proposal could spell disaster for Arizona Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, the medical director of a family planning center, shares the potential threats to health care access that could result from a budget proposal put forward by a group of Republicans in Congress. Apr 24, 2024 Arizona Daily Star Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFeb 26, 2024 Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies. Feb 26, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Kyle Ross
Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023 ReportOct 16, 2023 Cities in Blue States Experiencing Larger Declines in Gun Violence in 2023 Original analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund shows that, on average, cities in blue states have lower rates of gun homicides and shooting incidents than comparably sized cities in red states and are seeing larger single-year decreases in gun violence rates in 2023. Oct 16, 2023 Chandler Hall
Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSep 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe This CAP story collection details the experiences of doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023 the Center for American Progress
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.