Editing Center for American Progress (section)

== Research Areas and Programs ==
CAP conducts research and advocates for policy changes across a wide range of issues, with a focus on social justice and equity. Some of the key areas of research and programs include:
* **Economic Policy**: CAP conducts research on creating an economy that provides fair wages, job security, and economic mobility. It advocates for progressive taxation, raising the minimum wage, improving labor rights, and providing better benefits for workers.
* **Health Care**: CAP has been a strong advocate for healthcare reform, particularly in advancing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and advocating for universal healthcare coverage. CAP works to improve access to affordable health care and reduce health disparities.
* **Climate Change and Environmental Policy**: CAP researches the economic, environmental, and social impacts of climate change and advocates for policies that promote sustainability, clean energy, and climate resilience. The organization also works on environmental justice issues and the fair distribution of environmental resources.
* **Education**: CAP promotes policies that ensure quality education for all students, with a focus on closing educational achievement gaps, increasing access to higher education, and ensuring equitable funding for schools.
* **Immigration and Civil Rights**: CAP advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, the protection of immigrant rights, and policies that promote racial and social justice. It works to protect voting rights, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and the rights of marginalized communities.
* **National Security and Foreign Policy**: CAP conducts research on U.S. foreign policy and national security, with a focus on diplomacy, conflict resolution, and addressing global security challenges such as terrorism and nuclear proliferation.
* **Economic Inequality and Social Justice**: CAP’s research explores the roots of inequality and how it can be addressed through policies aimed at reducing poverty, expanding access to social services, and improving economic outcomes for disadvantaged communities.