Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The same administration that has touted saving American taxpayers billions in "wasteful" spending by cutting programs for the American people has also spent potentially over $100 billion on its war of choice in Iran. And now it may receive $73 billion in additional funding from Congress. 3126
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The House just took the first step towards giving Trump $73 billion MORE in funding for the war in Iran. That money could do a lot for the American people, like providing full Medicaid coverage and raising SNAP benefits. Use our interactive scale ⬇️ ampr.gs/4xhYIno 04522
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanJasia Smith @jasia.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Offshore wind projects that were set to power over 1.3 million U.S. homes were traded for…zero added energy capacity, actually. 🤦🏽♀️ As Emily says in this article, “Americans’ side of the bargain appears to be worthless”. heatmap.news/energy/total...heatmap.newsNew Documents Undermine Trump Administration’s Claims About Offshore Wind DealThere was no new investment required from TotalEnergies, according to newly disclosed terms. 079
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanMike Williams @mwilli.bsky.social · 12/03/2026For decades, "competitiveness" has been a foundation of U.S. policymaking—a zero-sum race to dominate others. What if "beating China" isn't the point? What if the goal is… supporting American workers and protecting the environment? Our report, but first a 🧵 www.americanprogress.org/article/no-m...americanprogress.orgNo More Reacting: An Argument for a Clean Industrial Policy—and Against Competitiveness as an Organizing Economic PrincipleMoving beyond the failures of the Trump administration, the United States will need to embrace a strategy for fighting the climate crisis that prioritizes values such as support for working people and... 12616
Jamie Friedman @jamiefriedman.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Last month, the Trump administration canceled 26 grants aimed at hardening the aging U.S. grid against extreme weather. Now, they're considering cancelling 19 more. New column out here: www.americanprogress.org/article/5-wa...americanprogress.org5 Ways the Trump Administration Is Increasing the Risk of BlackoutsAmericans rely on an electric grid that is resilient against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and the failure of aging infrastructure, but the Trump administration’s recent actions are putting that at r... 000
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2025As the U.S. invests in transforming its manufacturing sector to reduce emissions and produce clean technologies, it has an opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity simultaneously. More from @jamiefriedman.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/secu...americanprogress.orgSecuring American Competitiveness: Building a Clean and Cyber-Resilient Manufacturing SectorAs the United States invests in transforming its manufacturing sector to reduce emissions and produce clean technologies, it has an opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity simultaneously. 042
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanKennedy Andara @kennedyandara.bsky.social · 11/06/2025New from CAP: 12 state fact sheets on how the Republicans' massive cuts to essential programs would harm families nationwide and drive up costs for everyday Americans. www.americanprogress.org/series/state...americanprogress.orgState Fact Sheets: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase Costs for Families 11210
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanMike Williams @mwilli.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Official thoughts on the stupidity of the administration’s gutting of manufacturing investments: 0911
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanTrevor Higgins @thiggins.bsky.social · 22/05/2025The splitscreen tonight is a horror show. The House is amending its reconciliation bill to terminate clean energy investment even earlier. The Senate is shredding its rulebook in order to destroy a cornerstone of the Clean Air Act. The consequences will be felt for a long long time. 23313
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanBarbra Streisand @barbrastreisand.bsky.social · 14/05/2025The House Republicans spending bill is Robin Hood in reverse. It smashes provisions like Medicaid and food assistance for poor Americans to give tax cuts to the already wealthy and big corporations.americanprogress.orgThe House Republicans' Budget Bill Guts Basic Needs Programs for the Most Vulnerable Americans to Give Tax Breaks to the RichThe House Republican budget plan would eviscerate Medicaid and food assistance and shift resources toward the wealthiest Americans. 25343102
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanJessica Ordóñez-Lancet @ordonezlancet.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Americans are already hurting from high energy costs, and now Congressional Republicans are attempting to raise costs even further by gutting clean energy tax credits… just to fund their #BigBillionaireBailout. Read more about the bill here: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...americanprogress.orgThe House Republicans' Budget Bill Guts Basic Needs Programs for the Most Vulnerable Americans to Give Tax Breaks to the RichThe House Republican budget plan would eviscerate Medicaid and food assistance and shift resources toward the wealthiest Americans. 045
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 12/05/2025If one person's rights are threatened, everyone's rights are threatened. @vanhollen.senate.gov explains: 37142
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/04/2025This Earth Month, let’s talk about what’s at stake 🌎 Working-class Americans need clean air and water, lower energy bills, and protection from extreme weather. But the Trump administration is canceling the very projects that would make it possible. Hear more from @jasia.bsky.social: 02216
Jamie Friedman @jamiefriedman.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Since the passage of the IRA, states have benefited from millions in clean energy & manufacturing investment + thousands of new jobs. But Congressional Republicans are putting that all at risk. New article out from me and @shannonbb-8.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/cong...americanprogress.orgCongressional Republicans’ Plan To Cut Clean Energy Investments Would Cause Higher Energy Bills and Job Losses Across StatesThe clean energy supply chain spurred by U.S. investment has created jobs and helped to lower electricity costs; repealing these investments midstream would increase electricity prices for households ... 0179
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Early impacts of February’s U.S. Department of the Interior and Forest Service staff firings may be most visible at America’s national parks. Learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/amer... 12215
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 12/02/2025It's not complicated. They're just trying to stop women from being able to vote. 1096265349074
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanACLU @aclu.org · 07/02/2025The House of Representatives is considering a bill that will lead to voter purges and widespread disenfranchisement of eligible voters. The SAVE Act stems from baseless claims of voter fraud and is part of a strategic, well-financed effort to suppress voting.americanprogress.orgThe SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of CitizensThe SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote. 411048471
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCathleen Kelly @cmkelly.bsky.social · 29/01/2025A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump Administration’s unlawful freeze on federal grants, loans and financial assistance appropriated by Congress to improve the lives of Americans, 1/10: www.politico.com/news/2025/01...politico.comJudge blocks Trump’s spending freezeU.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan blocked the Trump administration from implementing it for now. 1158
Jamie Friedman @jamiefriedman.bsky.social · 28/01/2025The U.S. is in a position of economic instability amid the worsening climate crisis, with heavy industries like steel playing a major role. It's time to rebuild our industrial economy, before it falls apart. Read @mwilli.bsky.social and my recent report www.americanprogress.org/article/the-... 0124
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanMike Williams @mwilli.bsky.social · 27/01/2025We released a report today - The Next Frontier in American Industrial Policy: Saving the Steel Industry by Decarbonizing It: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-... (cc: @jamiefriedman.bsky.social)americanprogress.orgThe Next Frontier in American Industrial Policy: Saving the Steel Industry by Decarbonizing ItThe United States has a once-in-history opportunity to transform its steel industry and establish it as a world leader for the next generation while giving workers the tools they need to build a futur... 12814
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanKate Kelly @katekelly.bsky.social · 17/01/2025I’m seeing a lot of confusion about the Equal Rights Amendment online. I've been working on the ERA for 13 years & literally wrote a book about it. So, let me help answer some questions. 1) Yes, it really is a real amendment & fully part of the U.S. Constitution. Full stop. 891979790
Reposted by Jamie FriedmanCenter for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 10/12/2024On this day over 100 years ago. the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to Congress. It is still not in our Constitution. Listen to @katekelly.bsky.social explain: #ERAnow 03717
Jamie Friedman @jamiefriedman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024🏗️ Several states are leading the way in decarbonizing the production of building materials. See how your state’s progress measures up against others in our new @americanprogress.bsky.social report www.americanprogress.org/article/stat...americanprogress.orgState Efforts To Decarbonize Key Industrial SectorsStates are pioneering policies that incentivize low-emission production of construction materials. 042