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Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country. - [Donate](https://americanprogress.org/about-us/support-our-work/ "Donate") - [Learn More About Us](https://americanprogress.org/about-us/ "Learn More About Us") *** ## The Path Forward [Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/stopping-sticker-shock-at-the-grocery-store-a-plan-to-make-food-more-affordable/) Report February 19, 2026 ![A man shops for produce at a supermarket in California.]()  #### Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable Feb 19, 2026 [Jared Bernstein](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/jared-bernstein/ "Jared Bernstein"), [Michael Negron](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/michael-negron/ "Michael Negron"), [Kyle Ross](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/ross-kyle/ "Kyle Ross"), [2 More](https://www.americanprogress.org/) [Lily Roberts](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/roberts-lily/ "Lily Roberts"), [Emily Gee](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/gee-emily/ "Emily Gee") [Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/build-baby-build-a-plan-to-lower-housing-costs-for-all/) Report November 17, 2025 ![Crane lowering portion of building with worker on roof]()  #### Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All Nov 17, 2025 [Jared Bernstein](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/jared-bernstein/ "Jared Bernstein"), [Michael Negron](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/michael-negron/ "Michael Negron"), Natalie Baker, [1 More](https://www.americanprogress.org/) [Chad Maisel](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/chad-maisel/ "Chad Maisel") [Delivering Accountability: A Plan To Stop Crime in Our Communities](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/delivering-accountability-a-plan-to-stop-crime-in-our-communities/) Report January 29, 2026 ![The statue titled ]()  #### Delivering Accountability: A Plan To Stop Crime in Our Communities Jan 29, 2026 [Neera Tanden](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/tanden-neera/ "Neera Tanden"), [Nick Wilson](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/nick-wilson/ "Nick Wilson") [The Corporate Power Reset That Makes *Citizens United* Irrelevant](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-corporate-power-reset-that-makes-citizens-united-irrelevant/) Report September 15, 2025 ![]()  #### The Corporate Power Reset That Makes *Citizens United* Irrelevant Sep 15, 2025 [Tom Moore](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/tom-moore/ "Tom Moore") [Learn more](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-path-forward-ideas-worth-fighting-for/ "Learn more") #### Event [More Events](https://www.americanprogress.org/events/) [Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges](https://www.americanprogress.org/events/federal-and-state-policy-outlook-for-community-colleges/) ![]()  Upcoming Event April 8, 2026 Apr 15 #### Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Join the CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies. 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Mar 31, 2026 [Jasia Smith](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/jasia-smith/ "Jasia Smith"), [Mike Williams](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/williams-mike/ "Mike Williams") [The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-war-in-iran-will-raise-fuel-prices-and-costs-throughout-the-economy/) Article March 11, 2026 ![Plumes of smoke rise over oil depot tanks hit overnight by joint Israel-U.S. strikes.]()  #### The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy Mar 11, 2026 [Trevor Higgins](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/higgins-trevor/ "Trevor Higgins"), [Akshay Thyagarajan](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/akshay-thyagarajan/ "Akshay Thyagarajan") [How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-trump-administration-could-lower-energy-prices-and-what-it-is-doing-instead/) Article March 13, 2026 ![]()  #### How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead Mar 13, 2026 [Courtney Federico](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/courtney-federico/ "Courtney Federico"), [Sophie Conroy](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/sophie-conroy/ "Sophie Conroy"), [Leo Banks](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/leo-banks/ "Leo Banks"), [1 More](https://www.americanprogress.org/) [Jenny Rowland-Shea](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/rowland-shea-jenny/ "Jenny Rowland-Shea") [5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-hidden-ways-the-government-rigs-the-market-in-favor-of-fossil-fuels/) Report February 17, 2026 ![Pumpjacks lift oil from wells at an oil field near Taft, California, on October 17, 2025.]()  #### 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Feb 17, 2026 [Alia Hidayat](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/alia-hidayat/ "Alia Hidayat"), [Sophie Conroy](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/sophie-conroy/ "Sophie Conroy"), [Gianna Sala](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/gianna-sala/ "Gianna Sala") [The Trump Administration Delivers Yet Another Giveaway for Big Oil at the Expense of Americans](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administration-delivers-yet-another-giveaway-for-big-oil-at-the-expense-of-americans/) Article February 13, 2026 ![Cars sit in traffic on the Interstate 405 in Los Angeles on January 15, 2026.]()  #### The Trump Administration Delivers Yet Another Giveaway for Big Oil at the Expense of Americans Feb 13, 2026 [Leo Banks](https://www.americanprogress.org/people/leo-banks/ "Leo Banks") [More on Climate](https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/tackling-climate-change-and-environmental-injustice/ "More on Climate") ### **InProgress** Stay informed on the most pressing issues of our time. *** ## Health [Does Medicare Still Cover Durable Medical Equipment?](https://www.americanprogress.org/article/does-medicare-still-cover-durable-medical-equipment/) Fact Sheet March 26, 2026 ![CMS building and lawn]()  #### Does Medicare Still Cover Durable Medical Equipment? 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