REPORT
Afghanistan Transition
The United States must strike the right balance between providing enduring support and continuing the transition to Afghan responsibility, write Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, and Brian Katulis.
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)
Health Care | May 18, 2012
House Republican Plan to Overhaul Medicare Opposed by Original Advocate
Alex Lach details why a former proponent opposes Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan and how dangerous his plan would be for Medicare patients.Immigration | May 18, 2012
Sen. Rubio Sympathizes with, then Attacks, Blameless Children
Marshall Fitz explains why Sen. Rubio’s bill, meant to restrict eligibility for the additional child tax credit, is hypocritical.Race and Ethnicity | May 18, 2012
The Top 10 Facts About Children of Color in the United States
Vanessa Cárdenas provides important information about this rapidly increasing portion of our population.Energy & Environment | May 18, 2012
Preparing for the Next Oil Price Shock
President Obama looks to help families on both sides of the Atlantic by seeking support to tap emergency oil reserves at today’s G-8 meeting, says Daniel J. Weiss.Women's Health & Rights | May 18, 2012
The Top 10 Ways the House Version of the Violence Against Women Act Neglects Domestic Violence Victims
Ann Garcia, Crosby Burns, and Lindsay Rosenthal show how the House Republican iteration of this act moves backward on combating domestic violence.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- Making Investments Today for a Competitive Economy Tomorrow: Quarterly U.S. Productivity and Innovation Snapshot
- The Real Reason Blacks Won’t Abandon President Obama Over Marriage Equality : Antimarriage Equality Legislation Hurts All Families, Especially Families of Color
- As a Matter of Fact: Think Again by Eric Alterman
- The American Middle Class, Income Inequality, and the Strength of Our Economy: New Evidence in Economics
- What’s Next for NATO?: Defining a New Role for the Alliance in a Post-Cold War World
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.
