Causes: Civil Rights

Mission: The center for american progress (cap) is an independent non-partisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.

Programs: Policy programs: public policy research and analysis was conducted in areas of energy and the environment, education, health care, immigration, open government, poverty, lgbt rights, and women's rights. In addition, the economic policy team conducted projects relating to middle class economics, tax fairness, housing, and post-secondary education. Cap's national security team worked on projects relating to chinese and middle eastern relations with the u. S.

communications: the communications team educated the public and assisted the work of policy teams by providing press, communications, and events support.

external relations: the external relations department engaged in education of the public, policymakers, opinion leaders and advocates regarding public policy through a wide array of dissemination channels, including faith communities, campus organizations, print, and online media.