Wednesday progressive leaders from across the country came together for the 2nd annual Center for American Progress Policy Conference: #MakingProgress. The day focused on efforts to expand economic opportunity, quell inequality, confront climate change, detail the dynamics of our changing nation and the rising American electorate, and how progressive leadership from Mayors and Governors are impacting positive change from the East Coast to the West. We heard from inspiring leaders like, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Attorney General Kamala Harris, Venture Capitalist Nick Hanauer and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. See below for a roundup of the ideas shared today:

CAP’s President, Neera Tanden laid out the day for us…

Sen. Warren showed us the way forward…

EPA Director Gina McCarthy explained the urgency of now…

Sec. Castro shared the importance of economic mobility…
Mayor DeBlasio highlighted the importance of state and local progress…
Gov. Hickenlooper has seen firsthand what change can bring…

BOTTOM LINE:: Everyday the Center for American Progress works to improve the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action. As Gov. Ted Strickland reminded us:
Like CAP Action on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!







You must be logged in to post a comment.