Data for Progress

Liberal States and Cities Have Options to Protect Abortion Access

Earlier this month, the state of Texas enacted its six week abortion ban, SB8, effectively banning some 85 percent of abortions taking place in the state.

Guest UserSeptember 16, 2021Justice, Guest Writers, Democracy

Undemocratic and Unsupported: Americans overwhelmingly oppose the Federal government's takeover of Puerto Rico's finances

Voters in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. agree that it’s time to change course on PROMESA.

Devi RuiaSeptember 15, 2021Democracy, Guest Writers

A Permanent Child Tax Credit Isn’t Just What Our Economy Needs — It’s What Voters Want.

Today, the third monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit goes out to millions of working families across the country — providing a boost to local economies while ensuring parents can cover the all-too-high cost associated with caring for children.

Guest UserSeptember 15, 2021Children and Families, Taxes and Spending, Guest Writers, Workers Rights, Economy

Voters Support Fully Funding Lead Pipe Removal

Every day, millions of Americans from coast to coast utilize water that has passed through lead pipes.

Guest UserSeptember 15, 2021Climate, Infrastructure, Taxes and Spending, Economy

It’s Time for Big Tech to Pay Their Fair Share

We need to start taxing commercialized personal data the way we do tangible goods and services.

Lew BlankSeptember 13, 2021Taxes and Spending, Guest Writers, Economy

DFP’S CALIFORNIA RECALL POLLING

New polling shows Governor Newsom defeating the recall with a 14 point margin, with 57% of voters voting to retain the governor.

Devi RuiaSeptember 10, 2021

California Voters are at Odds with Republicans Trying to Replace Newsom

Voters in California think that the typical voter does not know enough to cast an informed vote in the recall and they reject Larry Elder’s policy preferences.

Devi RuiaSeptember 10, 2021Guest Writers, Elections

Citizenship is an Issue of Economic Justice — Budget Reconciliation is How We Finally Address It.

Federal inaction on immigration has been a moral failure for our nation — thousands of families separated, children held in detention, immigrant women allegedly forcibly sterilized in a Georgia prison, and all under an American flag.