Publications — We Build Progress

Publications

2025 | 2024 | Prior Years

We’re building power for the rest of us.

We Build Progress works to create and advance people-centered policies that confront the most pressing issues of our time. Our publications explain cutting-edge policies, demystify how our government works, and explore policy ideas that help us build a more just, equitable, and resilient nation.

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2025

How the Republican Budget Law Affects Students, Borrowers, and College Access.png

Approaching Trade and Tariffs From a Progressive, Pro-Worker Point of View.png

How Banning State Regulation of AI Harms Workers.png

Introduction to AI and Worker Power_ Understanding Key Issues and Impacts for Workers.png

DOGE “Cuts” vs. Congress’ Cash

02. The Trump Administration’s Education Cuts Are Devastating Our Schools.png

01. The Trump Administration’s Attacks on Higher Education.png

1. A Not-So-Clean Continuing Resolution for Foreign Policy.png

1. Understanding Trump’s Latest Attack on Federal Unions and Workers’ Rights.png

2. Frozen Foreign Aid_ Who Pays the Price.png

2. What is the crisis at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).png

Building Equity with Direct Pay

2. The Basics of Budget Reconciliation.png

3. What's at Stake for Workers - Five Areas to Watch.png

1. House Rules to Know for the 119th Congress.png

2024

3. Where Does the Pie Go_ Analyzing Discretionary Spending.png

4. Protections Under Threat_ FAQs on the Congressional Review Act.png

5. What to Expect from a New Congres.png

4. Proposed Cuts to Worker Protection Agencies & What They Mean.png

6. Understanding the CHIPS Act and Child Care.png

3. Amendments to Watch_ FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act.png

7. Empowering Communities Through the CHIPS Act.png

8. What You Need to Know about FY2024 Appropriations.png

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Prior Years

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