REPORT
America’s Future Under ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’
Jorge Madrid, Kate Gordon, and Tina Ramos project what the United States will look like in 2030 if we don't break our energy status quo.
REPORT
Implementing Observation Protocols
Robert Pianta looks at lessons learned from teacher observation in early childhood education that may be helpful as states and districts begin implementing more rigorous observation protocols for K-12 teachers.
Helping Our Mothers
Katie Wright looks at some of the challenges facing poor single-mother families, and offers solutions to help lift them out of poverty.
» Giving Birth Is Not a Laughing Matter (The Huffington Post)
» A Mother's Day Gift for Moms Throughout the United States (RH Reality Check)
President Obama Supports Marriage Equality
The president joins the majority of Americans and policymakers from both parties by coming out in support for marriage equality.
Energy & Environment | May 16, 2012
5 Myths and Realities About U.S.-China Solar Trade Competition
Melanie Hart and Kate Gordon present the reasons why the United States needs to display a steady hand in its solar trade dispute with China.Energy & Environment | May 16, 2012
EPA Carbon Standard Takes a Bite out of Pollution
The EPA’s proposed carbon pollution standard for new power plants would cut greenhouse gas emissions and their harmful public health effects, write Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Celine Ramstein.Race and Ethnicity | May 15, 2012
French Voters Offer the United States a Campaign Lesson
Sam Fulwood III hopes U.S. voters choose moderation and tolerance this fall just like France did last week. Open & Accountable Government | May 15, 2012
The American Community Survey Is Under Attack
The short-sighted vote in the House of Representatives to eliminate the American Community Survey is an antibusiness vote against informed government, writes Kristina Costa.Public Opinion | May 14, 2012
Americans Still Support Environmental Protection
The bad economy hasn’t turned the public off to protecting the environment, writes Ruy Teixeira.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- The Ethics of Seafood: Fish on Fridays by Michael Conathan
- The Top 10 Things to Know About Military Compensation: We Need to Bring Personnel Costs Under Control Fairly and Equitably
- Critical Education Standards Opposed by Conservative Group: Opposing the ‘Common Core’ Steals an Ugly Page from Our History
- A Chronicle of Journalistic Malfeasance: Think Again by Eric Alterman
- Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Should Include Gay and Transgender Youth: These Youth Experience Homelessness at Much Higher Rates
VIDEO
President Obama's Announcement and What's Next for Marriage Equality
Winnie Stachelberg discusses President Obama's historic announcement in support of marriage equality and explains how he is in line with public opinion on the issue.
PUBLICATIONS
The Future of America’s First Fishery
Michael Conathan outlines the steps necessary to improve relationships and management strategies for the New England groundfishery.
- Easing the Transition from Combat to Classroom: Kimberly Griffin and Claire Gilbert present the Environmental Evaluation for Veterans Index, or EEVI, which will provide higher education institutions and policymakers with the tools needed to assess campus environments for veterans.
- Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict in Northwest Africa: Michael Werz and Laura Conley track how the overlays and intersections of climate change, migration, and security create an arc of tension in Northwest Africa comprising Nigeria, Niger, Algeria, and Morocco.
- Strengthening America’s Options on Iran: Rudy deLeon, Brian Katulis, and Peter Juul answer 10 key questions about U.S. foreign policy and strategy regarding Iran.
