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By Rose Khattar & Tymoni Correa-Buntley

For decades, Americans have struggled to pay for basic household expenses while tax loopholes have allowed large corporations and the rich to get away with paying lower payroll taxes as a share of their income. At a time when many people doubted the government’s ability to solve problems, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act—an answer to some of the biggest challenges facing the nation and a key step toward creating a more resilient, inclusive economy.

But how does the law work and how will it affect Americans’ bank accounts? Here are the answers to four frequently asked questions about the Inflation Reduction Act. -- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE

By Jenny Rowland-Shea & Jennifer Rokala

Between the Inflation Reduction Act’s landmark action to confront the climate crisis the CHIPS and Science Act’s unprecedented strengthening of American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s historic investments in community resilience and competitiveness, President Joe Biden has delivered a series of legislative wins. But the president has another ace up his sleeve for tackling the climate crisis that is both popular and bipartisan: bold action to advance his “America the Beautiful” initiative by conserving and designating new public lands and waters for permanent protection. -- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE

By Michael Sozan

With our democracy being challenged in unprecedented ways, it is imperative to strengthen free and fair elections. Poll workers are vital to achieving this goal. These individuals—who temporarily staff polling stations and perform other election administration duties, often voluntarily—help ensure that elections run smoothly and that their communities have a meaningful voice in the democratic system. An estimated 1 million poll workers are needed for the election cycle that culminates in November, and recruitment and training efforts are already underway. A dependable and diverse cadre of poll workers will help generate a democracy that more fairly represents all Americans. -- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE

​By Terrell Thomas & Rachael Eisenberg

Violent crime has been rising nationally since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many elected officials, policymakers, and media outlets have mistakenly placed the blame on young people. For far too long, youth have been an easy scapegoat for the rising violence in America. Although the real drivers of this devastating trend are complex and far-reaching, the political motivation to point to a single reason for violent crime has spawned public discourse and policy developments that have harmed generations of youth, and particularly youth of color, for a problem they did not cause.-- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE

By Sarah Millender

The August 2022 passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represented a watershed moment for U.S. policy across a host of critical issues, including reducing the cost of health care addressing climate change and air pollution and making the tax system more fair. The IRA will save families thousands of dollars, reduce the deficit, and create jobs. Along with these celebrated outcomes, the law also has important public health benefits. These come at a critical time, as the United States confronts infectious diseases preventable by safe and effective vaccines—such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio—and the health consequences of climate change are continuing to mount.-- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, leaked audio revealed racist and hateful comments made by Los Angeles City Council members toward their colleagues during a conversation about redistricting. The racist comments made by Council members Nury Martinez, Kevin de Leon, and Gil Cedillo show that they are unfit to serve the diverse Los Angeles community. AAPI Victory Fund has issued the following statement, calling for immediate resignation from all involved. -- CLICK STORY TO READ MORE