Day One Agenda
The Day One Agenda: Highlights
Laws already on the books give a president great discretionary power for constructive change—without abusing executive authority.
The Day One Agenda: Now More Than Ever
The election result brings new prominence to executive actions. But in reality, it was always going to be a necessary facet of a Democratic presidency. Read more
How Biden Can End Trump’s Macabre Execution Spree
The president-elect opposes capital punishment. If he can’t persuade Congress to abolish it, he can still commute the sentences of the federal prisoners on death row. Read more
OIRA 2.0: Using OIRA for Progressive Regulation
OIRA should be modernized to support a robust regulatory agenda. Read more
Aggressively Address the Climate Crisis
Existing laws give the executive branch the power to transform the energy sector. Read more
Help 800,000 Workers Join a Union
One policy could facilitate a voice for the fastest-growing, and one of the lowest-paid, occupations in the U.S. Read more
Now Chuck Schumer Wants to Cancel Student Debt
Once considered a fringe theory, Senate leadership has adopted an aggressive posture on executive authority. Read more
How the Next President Can Transform the Economy
A president will appoint Federal Reserve governors, who have broad power to promote a stronger labor market. Read more
Biden at the Cannabis Crossroads
The president-elect’s moves toward federal marijuana liberalization don’t add up to legalization—and there will be tougher issues on the drug policy front ahead. Read more
$15 an Hour for Federal Contractors Is Great. A Union Is Better.
Biden could kick-start labor organizing, without approval from Congress. Read more