Center for American Progress (CAP)

Founded in 2003, with its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan educational institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action. Building on the achievements of progressive pioneers such as Teddy Roosevelt and Martin Luther King, their work addresses 21st-century challenges such as energy, national security, economic growth and opportunity, immigration, education, and health care. 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 strong leadership and concerted action. Their aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country. Values As progressives, they believe America should be a land of boundless opportunity, where people can climb the ladder of economic mobility. They believe they owe it to future generations to protect the planet and promote peace and shared global prosperity. And they believe an effective government can earn the trust of the American people, champion the common good over narrow self-interest, and harness the strength of their diversity. Approach The center develops new policy ideas, challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter, and shape the national debate. With policy teams in major issue areas, CAP can think creatively at the cross-section of traditional boundaries to develop ideas for policymakers that lead to real change. By employing an extensive communications and outreach effort that they adapt to a rapidly changing media landscape, they move their ideas aggressively in the national policy debate. Their Issues The Center for American Progress is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action.  - Courts - Criminal Justice - Democracy and Government - Disability - Early Childhood - Economy - Education - Energy and Environment - Foreign Policy and Security - Guns and Crime - Health Care - Immigration - LGBT - Poverty - Race and Ethnicity - Religion and Values - Women