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CPD Annual Report 2017
The election of Donald Trump was a body blow to our country, our movement, and our values. Foundational commitments to opportunity, democracy, equity and fairness face deep threats, as unprecedented...
America is Home: How Individuals, Families, Cities & Counties Benefit by Investing in Citizenship
America is Home: How Individuals, Families, Cities & Counties Benefit by Investing in Citizenship
Cities for Citizenship (C4C) is a major national initiative aimed at increasing citizenship among eligible U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents and encouraging cities across the country to invest in...
When Disaster Happens: A Policy Guide for Climate Resettlement
In the year since Hurricane Maria, residents in Puerto Rico have fought to rebuild, despite a shamefully inadequate federal response.
Expanding Voter Registration in Cities and Counties: A Toolkit for Local Policymakers
American democracy is at a crossroads. More than a decade of attacks on voting rights and democratic participation—from Shelby County v. Holder to restrictive state voter ID laws—have undermined the...
Trapped In Part-Time: Walmart’s Phantom Ladder of Opportunity
Walmart drives working conditions in retail. Walmart’s size is unparalleled: with 1.5 million American workers, the company is the largest corporate employer and the largest low-wage employer in the...
Pain and Profit After Maria: Companies Taking Puerto Rico by Storm
Five months after Hurricane Maria, and amid a continuing austerity crisis, conditions in Puerto Rico remain dire.
Bankrolling Oppression: How Wall Street Companies Finance the Private Prison and Immigrant Detention Industry
The private prison and immigrant detention industry profits off of the pain of communities and the separation of families. As the Trump administration continues to advance policies that further...
From Failure to Freedom: Dismantling Milwaukee's School-to-Prison Pipeline with the Youth Power Agenda
The systemic criminalization of youth of color, youth with disabilities, and youth of color with disabilities in schools is one of the most blatant and egregious examples of structural racism and...
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