About the Center for American ProgressCenter for American ProgressCAP_f50a91dc-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2aBuilding on the achievements of progressive pioneers such as Teddy Roosevelt and Martin Luther King, our work addresses 21st-century challenges such as energy, national security, economic growth and opportunity, immigration, education, and health care.John D. PodestaPresident and Chief Executive Officer _f50a93d0-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2aTo improve the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action._f50a94ac-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2aOpportunityAs progressives, we believe America is a land of boundless opportunity, where people can better themselves, their children, their families, and their communities through education, hard work, and the freedom to climb the ladder of economic mobility. EducationHard WorkFreedomEconomic MobilityOpennessWe believe an open and effective government can champion the common good over narrow self-interest, harness the strength of our diversity, and secure the rights and safety of its people. And we believe our nation must always be a beacon of hope and strength to the rest of the world. EffectivenessCommon GoodDiversityRightsSafetyHopeStrengthIdealismProgressives are idealistic enough to believe change is possible and practical enough to make it happen.PracticalityPolicy IdeasDevelop new policy ideas._f50a9538-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a1Vital IssuesExplore the vital issues facing America and the world. _f50a95ce-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a1.1LeadersThinkersCitizensThrough dialogue with leaders, thinkers, and citizens, we explore the vital issues facing America and the world.Point of ViewDevelop a point of view and take a stand. _f50a9664-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a1.2We develop a point of view and take a stand. Bold IdeasDevelop bold new ideas._f50a9704-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a1.3We then build on that and develop bold new ideas.Policy CritiquesCritique the policy that stems from conservative values._f50a97a4-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a2_f50a984e-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2aMedia CoverageChallenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter and shape the national debate._f50a98f8-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a3National DebateShape the national debate._f50a99b6-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a3.1We shape the national debate. Practice and ChangeShare our point of view with everyone who can put our ideas into practice and effect positive change._f50a9ae2-3f02-11e0-b991-79167a64ea2a3.2CAP Action FundCongressStatehousesWe share our point of view with everyone who can put our ideas into practice and effect positive change. That means online, on campus, in the media, on the shop floor, in faith communities, and in the boardroom. Our progressive partners — including the CAP Action Fund — take our ideas to Congress and statehouses.2011-02-22http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutusOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net