We are excited to announce that the CPC Center’s Educational Fellowship Program is back and we are accepting applications until August 6, 2021.

CPC CenterJuly 21, 2021

100+ Economists Push Pelosi to Urgently Boost Relief for Workers, Stem Massive Surge in Unemployment

In a pair of letters organized by the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, more than 100 economists urged Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to increase relief for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

CPC CenterApril 29, 2020

WATCH LIVE: Coronavirus Relief that Puts People First with Sen Elizabeth Warren

With the coronavirus still raging, unemployment soaring, and far too many essential workers forced to risk their lives without proper protective gear or sufficient pay, it’s clear we need a coronavirus response package that puts people first — and Senator Elizabeth Warren has a plan for that.

CPC CenterApril 13, 2020

Liz Watson Talks Progressivism in the Age of Pandemics on PloughShares Fund's Press The Button Podcast

Our executive director, Liz Watson, appeared on a recent episode of Ploughshares Fund's Press the Button podcast talking progressivism in the age of pandemics.

CPC CenterApril 2, 2020

CPC Center Applauds House for Swift Action, Warns Against Delay in Passing Measures to Support Families Impacted by COVID-19

CPC Center Executive Director, Liz Watson, released the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for taking immediate action to address COVID-19, urging the Senate and President to follow suit, and calling for urgent additional measures.

CPC CenterMarch 16, 2020

Trump’s ‘Cruel Joke’ of a Budget Pays for Border Wall and Tax Giveaways for the Wealthy on the Backs of our Families

The CPC Center organized progressive policy experts from across the movement to analyze the impact the budget will have on our families and communities. The analysis details a devastating budget that prioritizes corporate profits and militarization time and time again.

CPC CenterFebruary 11, 2020

President Trump’s Reckless Decision to Kill Iran’s Qassim Suleimani Should Be Condemned By Congress

Executive Director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, Liz Watson, released a statement regarding the U.S. military's killing of Qassim Suleimani, the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds force.

CPC CenterJanuary 3, 2020statement, foreign policy, Iran

Remembering Chairman Elijah Cummings

We remember the life and legacy of Chairman Elijah Cummings.

CPC CenterOctober 17, 2019Elijah Cummings, statement

As We Grieve, We Must Demand Action

Stores. Schools. Movie theaters, Concerts. Clubs. Everyday places turned into scenes of death and tragedy. We are facing a twin crisis: mass shootings and a frightening resurrgence in white supremacist violence. Just this year, there have been 255 mass shootings in the U.S. Deadly hate crimes rose for the fourth year in a row. As we grieve, we demand action.

CPC CenterAugust 5, 2019mass shooting, racism, white supremacy

Fight for $15 Achieves Historic Victory in the U.S. House

This is an incredible victory for the over 33.5 million people who would get a much needed raise and for the thousands of organizers, activists and progressive lawmakers who have fought so hard for $15 and a union all across this country.

CPC CenterJuly 18, 2019