Veronica Goodman
@vgoodman.bsky.social
Education + workforce policy at the Center for American Progress. Teach econ at Johns Hopkins. Former U.S. Senate staffer. Occasionally moonlighting as a children’s book author. Views my own.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA—a landmark law that ensured millions of disabled students would receive quality education. Yet, that promised education is at risk today with a federal funding gap of over $38 billion.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This year marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA—a landmark law that ensured millions of disabled students would receive quality education. Yet, that promised education is at risk today with a federal funding gap of over $38 billion.
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Unless Congress acts, millions of people—especially low-income Americans, young adults, and the self-employed—will be confronted next week with a harsh new reality of higher premiums and fewer affordable options. https://ampr.gs/4o54d4h
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors
As Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment for 2026 begins on November 1, Republican health policies are reducing access to affordable and comprehensive coverage for low-income Americans, youn...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Unless Congress acts, millions of people—especially low-income Americans, young adults, and the self-employed—will be confronted next week with a harsh new reality of higher premiums and fewer affordable options. https://ampr.gs/4o54d4h
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Trump and his family have pocketed more than $1.8 BILLION since his reelection. @neeratanden.bsky.social lays out the receipts—and you can see them all at https://www.americanprogress.org/feature/trumps-take/
October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump and his family have pocketed more than $1.8 BILLION since his reelection. @neeratanden.bsky.social lays out the receipts—and you can see them all at https://www.americanprogress.org/feature/trumps-take/
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In the last 70 years, federal jobs fell from 4.5% of all employment to below 2%.
Civil servants aren't what's driving government debt, and firing them won't address it.
Civil servants aren't what's driving government debt, and firing them won't address it.
October 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In the last 70 years, federal jobs fell from 4.5% of all employment to below 2%.
Civil servants aren't what's driving government debt, and firing them won't address it.
Civil servants aren't what's driving government debt, and firing them won't address it.
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NEW: The "compact" the Trump administration proposed to 9 universities earlier this month is a dangerous trap -- not only would the deal cede significant control over colleges, but it would open them and their leaders up to great legal risk.
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Trump’s “Compact” With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy
The White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is unconstitutional, unlawful, and will put universities and their administrators at direct risk from a politicized Justi...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
NEW: The "compact" the Trump administration proposed to 9 universities earlier this month is a dangerous trap -- not only would the deal cede significant control over colleges, but it would open them and their leaders up to great legal risk.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
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Happy new season of Slow Horses to all!
September 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Happy new season of Slow Horses to all!
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For no reason, I'm lifting up my column on how a government shutdown works.
Every shutdown looks different because of different funding streams, contingency funds, different bodies administering them, etc.
I did my best to explain here to be thorough without being too dense.
Every shutdown looks different because of different funding streams, contingency funds, different bodies administering them, etc.
I did my best to explain here to be thorough without being too dense.
What Happens During a Government Shutdown?
Learn how a government shutdown affects you.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
For no reason, I'm lifting up my column on how a government shutdown works.
Every shutdown looks different because of different funding streams, contingency funds, different bodies administering them, etc.
I did my best to explain here to be thorough without being too dense.
Every shutdown looks different because of different funding streams, contingency funds, different bodies administering them, etc.
I did my best to explain here to be thorough without being too dense.
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Today’s announcement by RFK Jr. will likely lead to blaming parents if their children are diagnosed with autism & discouraging the safe use of Tylenol to appropriately manage pain and fever during pregnancy.
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STATEMENT: Associating Autism with Tylenol Use Is Dangerous, Offensive, Inaccurate
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September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today’s announcement by RFK Jr. will likely lead to blaming parents if their children are diagnosed with autism & discouraging the safe use of Tylenol to appropriately manage pain and fever during pregnancy.
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Trump's tariffs and attacks on stable green energy jobs are all likely contributing to the rapid decline in manufacturing employment since April. Check @kennedyandara.bsky.social and my latest column with today's jobs numbers. #NumbersDay #EconSky
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Trump’s Trade War Squeezes Middle-Class Manufacturing Employment
American manufacturing employment is shrinking in response to Trump’s tariffs.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Trump's tariffs and attacks on stable green energy jobs are all likely contributing to the rapid decline in manufacturing employment since April. Check @kennedyandara.bsky.social and my latest column with today's jobs numbers. #NumbersDay #EconSky
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CAP's @mnegron01.bsky.social breaks down 8 ways President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting Americans’ cost of living: www.americanprogress.org/article/8-wa...
8 Ways Trump’s Turbulence Tax Is Costing the Economy
President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting consumers’ cost of living and costing businesses real money.
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September 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
CAP's @mnegron01.bsky.social breaks down 8 ways President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting Americans’ cost of living: www.americanprogress.org/article/8-wa...
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NEW: In January, President Trump fired NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the Board without a quorum.
Olivia Howard, @laurenhlb.bsky.social, @cmcnich.bsky.social, and Margaret Poydock explore what this means for the Board and how NLRB actions in 2025 have compared to recent years.
Olivia Howard, @laurenhlb.bsky.social, @cmcnich.bsky.social, and Margaret Poydock explore what this means for the Board and how NLRB actions in 2025 have compared to recent years.
Tracking National Labor Relations Board actions through its administrative data - The Hamilton Project
Olivia Howard, Lauren Bauer, Celine McNicholas, and Margaret Poydock use administrative data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to assess the number of cases the NLRB closed, the reason th...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
NEW: In January, President Trump fired NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the Board without a quorum.
Olivia Howard, @laurenhlb.bsky.social, @cmcnich.bsky.social, and Margaret Poydock explore what this means for the Board and how NLRB actions in 2025 have compared to recent years.
Olivia Howard, @laurenhlb.bsky.social, @cmcnich.bsky.social, and Margaret Poydock explore what this means for the Board and how NLRB actions in 2025 have compared to recent years.
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Dear journalists:
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
August 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Dear journalists:
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
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With back-to-school shopping underway, parents are more conscious than ever about how Trump's impending tariffs could affect their budgets.
Trump’s Tariff Policies Are Putting a Strain on Back-to-School Budgets
Parents are expecting to spend up to $900 on back-to-school basics.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
With back-to-school shopping underway, parents are more conscious than ever about how Trump's impending tariffs could affect their budgets.
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More than 17,000 offshore jobs and thousands more onshore are connected to wind power projects that are at risk from the Trump administration.
The Trump Administration Is Blocking Wind Power Projects That Would Create Thousands of Jobs
More than 17,000 offshore jobs and thousands more onshore are connected to wind power projects that are at risk from the Trump administration.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
More than 17,000 offshore jobs and thousands more onshore are connected to wind power projects that are at risk from the Trump administration.
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Want to know more about the impacts of federal funding decisions on local public schools? Join us for a virtual event next week with local leaders discussing the impact of these decisions and how state and local leaders can mitigate harm.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Want to know more about the impacts of federal funding decisions on local public schools? Join us for a virtual event next week with local leaders discussing the impact of these decisions and how state and local leaders can mitigate harm.
RSVP today: www.americanprogress.org/events/back-...
RSVP today: www.americanprogress.org/events/back-...
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Trump’s trade agenda continues to deliver losses for the American economy and the country’s long-term security despite “deals” with the European Union, Japan, and others. CAP's Ryan Mulholland explains:
Trump’s Latest Trade Deals Raise More Questions Than Answers and Harm America’s Future
Trump’s trade agenda continues to deliver losses for the American economy and the country’s long-term security despite “deals” with the European Union, Japan, and others.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump’s trade agenda continues to deliver losses for the American economy and the country’s long-term security despite “deals” with the European Union, Japan, and others. CAP's Ryan Mulholland explains:
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Congressional Republicans' OBBBA will increase the costs of basic necessities such as health care, utilities, and groceries, while also making it more expensive to borrow money for a car or a mortgage. See how the OBBBA will impact your state:
State Fact Sheets: How the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Are Increasing Costs for American Families
This series of fact sheets provides insights into how the OBBBA and the administration’s policies will increase the costs of health care, food, energy, and borrowing in each state in the near future.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Congressional Republicans' OBBBA will increase the costs of basic necessities such as health care, utilities, and groceries, while also making it more expensive to borrow money for a car or a mortgage. See how the OBBBA will impact your state:
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Having flashbacks to Trump’s 2021 demand that a state official “find” missing votes, because the numbers weren’t in his favor.
This is what he expects of the BLS commissioner too: “find” missing jobs. He will try to appoint someone who does this bidding, unless GOP senators miraculously grow spines
This is what he expects of the BLS commissioner too: “find” missing jobs. He will try to appoint someone who does this bidding, unless GOP senators miraculously grow spines
August 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Having flashbacks to Trump’s 2021 demand that a state official “find” missing votes, because the numbers weren’t in his favor.
This is what he expects of the BLS commissioner too: “find” missing jobs. He will try to appoint someone who does this bidding, unless GOP senators miraculously grow spines
This is what he expects of the BLS commissioner too: “find” missing jobs. He will try to appoint someone who does this bidding, unless GOP senators miraculously grow spines
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Leader Schumer: "What does a bad leader do when they get bad news? Shoot the messenger. That's just what happened with the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics."
August 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Leader Schumer: "What does a bad leader do when they get bad news? Shoot the messenger. That's just what happened with the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics."
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Big news in today's #jobs report are the revisions. The labor market is much weaker than originally reported the last two months. While payrolls grew 73k in July, May and June data were revised down a total of 258k to 19k and 14k, respectively, bringing 3-month average growth down to 35k.
#EconSky
#EconSky
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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New research from me @americanprogress.bsky.social
today: How will Trump’s OBBBA affect tipped workers?
Most have focused on “no tax on tips”, but tipped workers are esp. vulnerable to the bill’s program cuts. Medicaid & SNAP cuts vastly outweigh the worker tax cuts
today: How will Trump’s OBBBA affect tipped workers?
Most have focused on “no tax on tips”, but tipped workers are esp. vulnerable to the bill’s program cuts. Medicaid & SNAP cuts vastly outweigh the worker tax cuts
July 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New research from me @americanprogress.bsky.social
today: How will Trump’s OBBBA affect tipped workers?
Most have focused on “no tax on tips”, but tipped workers are esp. vulnerable to the bill’s program cuts. Medicaid & SNAP cuts vastly outweigh the worker tax cuts
today: How will Trump’s OBBBA affect tipped workers?
Most have focused on “no tax on tips”, but tipped workers are esp. vulnerable to the bill’s program cuts. Medicaid & SNAP cuts vastly outweigh the worker tax cuts
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American science & innovation should not be subject to the political winds of the day. Find out how the Trump administration’s grant terminations are affecting your school, your community, and your future with the new map from @gbedekovics.bsky.social and @citizenwillis.bsky.social: buff.ly/AXzAy0W
July 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
American science & innovation should not be subject to the political winds of the day. Find out how the Trump administration’s grant terminations are affecting your school, your community, and your future with the new map from @gbedekovics.bsky.social and @citizenwillis.bsky.social: buff.ly/AXzAy0W
🚨 Hot off the press from me, @sarapartridge.bsky.social, and Madison Weiss at CAP 👇🏼
Although community colleges offer low tuition, students still face steep costs for essentials such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and supplies—barriers that policymakers must address to make college truly affordable. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Full Cost of Attendance: Addressing Housing, Food, and Other Barriers to Community College Student Success
Although community colleges offer low tuition, students still face steep costs for essentials such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and supplies—barriers that policymakers must address to...
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July 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
🚨 Hot off the press from me, @sarapartridge.bsky.social, and Madison Weiss at CAP 👇🏼
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Although community colleges offer low tuition, students still face steep costs for essentials such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and supplies—barriers that policymakers must address to make college truly affordable. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Full Cost of Attendance: Addressing Housing, Food, and Other Barriers to Community College Student Success
Although community colleges offer low tuition, students still face steep costs for essentials such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and supplies—barriers that policymakers must address to...
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July 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Although community colleges offer low tuition, students still face steep costs for essentials such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and supplies—barriers that policymakers must address to make college truly affordable. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
Me this week but working on my syllabus prevailed tonight
July 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Me this week but working on my syllabus prevailed tonight