{"id":15106,"date":"2026-04-13T17:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/?p=15106"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:22:24","slug":"the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play-policy-briefs-from-center-for-economic-and-policy-research-cepr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play-policy-briefs-from-center-for-economic-and-policy-research-cepr\/","title":{"rendered":"The Majority Agenda: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, Fair Play &#8211; policy briefs from Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wrap1 -top1 -pb:m3 -cs:b2\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"h6-wrap\">\n<article class=\"header6\">\n<figure class=\"img1 header6-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-500x321.jpg\" sizes=\"1198px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-500x321.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-2048x1316.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-100x64.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-250x161.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-1000x643.jpg 1000w, 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https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-250x161.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-1000x643.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-1500x964.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cepr.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/majority-final-hero-2000x1286.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><i class=\"loader1\"><\/i><\/figure>\n<div class=\"toolbar2\">\n<h4 class=\"header6-title -t:28\">Cross posted from <a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play\/\">CEPR, <\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-13\">Apr 13, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0<\/time>By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/people\/cepr\/\">CEPR<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap1 component_table-of-contents -py:0 -my:3\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"body1 -contain -wx:5\">\n<div class=\"body1-side -left\">\n<nav class=\"toc1 -mb:0\">\n<ul class=\"toc1-items -t:8 -as:1\">\n<li><span class=\"toc1-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play\/#projectintroduction\"><span class=\"toc1-text\">Project Introduction<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"toc1-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play\/#goodjobs\"><span class=\"toc1-text\">Good Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"toc1-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play\/#stronginfrastructure\"><span class=\"toc1-text\">Strong Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"toc1-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play\/#fairplay\"><span class=\"toc1-text\">Fair Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap1 component_wysiwyg -py:0 -my:2\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"body1 -contain -wx:5\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto py-16 px-6\">\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary>Project Introduction<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mt-4 text-gray-700\">\n<p>Today in the United States, it may seem that there is little agreement across the ideological spectrum, especially given the political strife and dysfunction that has enveloped the country. However, amidst much divisiveness, we are not necessarily divided on all things. As several\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/surprise-american-voters-actually-largely-agree-on-many-issues-including-topics-like-abortion-immigration-and-wealth-inequality-229458\">recent<\/a>\u00a0polls have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/ap-poll-democracy-rights-freedoms-election-b1047da72551e13554a3959487e5181a\">found<\/a>, we express a significant degree of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/696494\/americans-show-consensus-democracy-related-matters.aspx\">agreement<\/a>\u00a0across an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hks.harvard.edu\/centers\/carr\/publications\/national-survey-finds-bipartisan-support-expansive-view-rights\">array of issues<\/a>\u00a0concerning life in America regardless of party affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>The Majority Agenda is a collection of policy briefs on important issues where Americans generally have broad agreement across the political landscape. The project organizes these reports into three main areas: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, and Fair Play. Each piece succinctly outlines what is at issue, why it is important, and presents some recommendations that would bring about substantive changes to public policy.<\/p>\n<p>The reports share important characteristics. First, each issue and policy resolution has a broad reach. Thus, the policies have a significant scope and affect a substantial portion of our populace. Second, the issues have a majority of popular support as evidenced via recent polling numbers. Lastly, the topics and the policy recommendations lie within CEPR\u2019s areas of expertise.<\/p>\n<p>That the US Congress is not debating or introducing bills to address the issues presented here represents a breakdown of democracy, one that comes at a considerable cost to the betterment of life for large swaths of Americans. At the same time, the access to and influence over our democratic processes by the monied class has upended our system of government, and all too often the tyranny of the wealthy minority has reigned.<\/p>\n<p>The Majority Agenda is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of policies, both domestic and international, regarded as essential. While the current public policy landscape is dominated by discussions of frameworks built around \u201cabundance\u201d and \u201caffordability,\u201d these concepts can be somewhat difficult to define. We hope this report stands as a reminder that even in a fraught political moment, there is a range of straightforward, broadly popular policy choices that could improve the lives of millions of people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap1 component_wysiwyg -py:0 -my:2\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"body1 -contain -wx:5\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto py-16 px-6\">\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary>Good Jobs<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mt-4 pl-4 text-gray-800\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/increase-unionization\/\"><b>Increase Unionization<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/raise-the-7-25-federal-minimum-wage\/\"><b>Raise the $7.25 Federal Minimum Wage<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/eliminate-the-subminimum-wage\/\"><b>Eliminate the Subminimum Wage<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/mandate-access-to-ample-paid-time-off\/\"><b>Mandate Access to Ample Paid Time Off<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/promote-secure-and-stable-work-schedules\/\"><b>Promote Secure and Stable Work Schedules<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/provide-jobs-for-those-who-need-them\/\"><b>Provide Jobs for Those Who Need Them<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap1 component_wysiwyg -py:0 -my:2\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"body1 -contain -wx:5\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto py-16 px-6\">\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary>Strong Infrastructure<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mt-4 pl-4 text-gray-800\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/guarantee-health-care-to-all-americans\/\"><b>Guarantee Health Care to All Americans<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/make-housing-more-affordable\/\"><b>Make Housing More Affordable<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/meet-our-infrastructure-needs\/\"><b>Meet Our Infrastructure Needs<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/invest-in-clean-energy-and-sustainable-land-use\/\"><b>Invest in Clean Energy and Sustainable Land Use<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/build-community-resilience\/\"><b>Build Community Resilience<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap1 component_wysiwyg -py:0 -my:2\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"body1 -contain -wx:5\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto py-16 px-6\">\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary>Fair Play<\/summary>\n<div class=\"mt-4 pl-4 text-gray-800\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/support-and-strengthen-social-security\/\"><b>Support and Strengthen Social Security<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/get-money-out-of-politics\/\"><b>Get Money Out of Politics<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/make-taxes-progressive-and-collectable\/\"><b>Make Taxes Progressive and Collectable<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/?p=40750&amp;post_type=publication&amp;preview=1&amp;_ppp=c4d56b47ac\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap1 component_related-topics -py:0 -my:2\">\n<div class=\"wrap1-inner -restrain\">\n<div class=\"body1 -contain -wx:5\">\n<div class=\"tags2 -my:2\">\n<p class=\"tags2-title -t:14\">For more info, visit:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.net\/publications\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play\/\">The Majority Agenda<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cross posted from CEPR, Apr 13, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0By\u00a0CEPR Project Introduction Good Jobs Strong Infrastructure Fair Play Project Introduction Today in the United States, it may seem that there is little agreement across the ideological spectrum, especially given the political strife and dysfunction that has enveloped the country. However, amidst much divisiveness, we are not necessarily&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/the-majority-agenda-good-jobs-strong-infrastructure-fair-play-policy-briefs-from-center-for-economic-and-policy-research-cepr\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Majority Agenda: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, Fair Play &#8211; policy briefs from Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[44,6,8,143,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles-on-employment-unemployment","category-constituents","category-education-tools","category-job-guarantee","category-jobs-picture"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15106"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15108,"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15106\/revisions\/15108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njfac.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}