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Our Working Nation

Report from Heather Boushey and Ann O'Leary on how working women are reshaping America’s families and economy and what it means for policymakers.

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Why We Need a Jobs Bill

Continued high unemployment makes job creation a top priority for Congress.

Column: Lack of Job Creation Is a Worrisome Trend

By the Numbers: Why We Need a Jobs Bill

Column: Unemployment Is About Families, Too

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Development Funding Done Right

Kari Manlove, Andrew Light, Kate Gordon, and Richard Caperton on how to ensure multilateral development banks finance clean and renewable energy projects to combat global warming.

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Coming of Age in a Post-9/11 World

Young Muslim-American leaders discuss their challenges and opportunities as part of CAP’s Young Muslim American Voices project.

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National Security Strategy | March 10, 2010

Stopping the Destructive Spread of Small Arms

Report from Rachel Stohl and EJ Hogendoorn looks at how small arms proliferation endangers development and creates insecurity around the world.
Federal Budget | March 10, 2010

The Math Is Clear

group of conservatives holding a rally Enacting a comprehensive health care reform will pave the way to reduce our long-term federal budget deficit, writes Michael Linden.
Health Care | March 10, 2010

The Strengths of the Senate Health Reform Bill

harry reid Members of Congress should consider the Senate health reform bill’s significant strengths, writes Karen Davenport.
Religion & Values | March 10, 2010

On the Ground in Chicago

Sally Steenland interviews Rami Nashashibi about his community organizing work in Chicago.
Religion & Values | March 10, 2010

Video: Being an American Muslim Is About Reaching Out

Rami Nashashibi Rami Nashashibi, a community organizer in Chicago, talks about what being an American Muslim means to him.

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Infographic: How We Calculate Poverty

poverty infographic The current federal poverty measure was developed in the 1960s, and as this infographic shows, it doesn't really match reality anymore.

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We’re Talking a Good Game, But It’s Time to Play

Kate Gordon Kate Gordon talks about how the United States measures up against other countries on clean energy investments and how we can get back ahead of the pack.

PUBLICATIONS

A Path to Homeownership

couple with child on lawn Report from Rick Jacobus and David M. Abromowitz explains shared equity purchase assistance and how it would help promote homeownership.

  • Triggers that Work: Report from Jeffrey B. Wenger and Heather Boushey proposes a more effective unemployment trigger system.
  • Doing What Works: A report by John D. Podesta and Reece Rushing stresses on the importance of transforming and modernizing government from top to bottom.

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