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Clean Energy for the Wild Blue Yonder

Alexandra Kougentakis, Tom Kenworthy, and Daniel J. Weiss provide recommendations in this report on how the Air Force can expand its use of renewable energy.

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A Job Saved Is as Good as a Job Created

Heather Boushey explains how Obama administration policies have improved economic growth and saved jobs.

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Union and District Partnerships to Expand Learning Time

Melissa Lazarin and Isabel Owen examine three collaborations between unions and school districts to expand learning time.

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Integrating Security
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Integrating Security

Lawrence J. Korb, Sean Duggan, and Laura Conley present a new progressive agenda for national security in this report.

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Leaders and Laggards

A state-by-state report card on educational innovation from CAP, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Frederick M. Hess of the American Enterprise Institute.

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Religion & Values | November 23, 2009

Predicting the “Future of Faith”

A Progressive Book Club event discusses Harvard professor Harvey Cox’s new book on Christianity.
Women's Health & Rights | November 23, 2009

Senate Bill More Closely Preserves Abortion Status Quo

This chart from Jessica Arons shows how current health reform bills treat abortion funding, comparing the House and Senate bills to current law.
Public Opinion | November 23, 2009

Public Backs Investment in Prevention

The public favors more investment in preventing diseases and other health problems, observes Ruy Teixeira.
Education | November 20, 2009

Teacher Incentive Fund Gets Respect

bill gates Congress should pay attention to the Gates Foundation’s recent selection of TIF schools for a new initiative, writes Raegen T. Miller.
Energy & Environment | November 20, 2009

U.S.-China Cooperation Creates Path to Copenhagen Success

great wall of China Agreements announced in Beijing this week show that international negotiations are still alive and well, write Julian L. Wong and Andrew Light.

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Insurance Companies and Health Reform

Lois Quam discusses why private insurers should support a public option and how the industry has approached the health reform debate.

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Parenting with a Plan

father and daughter A report from Joy Moses explains how the Temporary Assistance for Needy Family legislation can support positive parenting relationships and improve father involvement.

Getting Back on Track to Close Guantanamo

Guantanamo The closure of Guantanamo is within the reach of the Obama administration, but it still must take certain steps to get the detainee population down to zero, writes Ken Gude.

  • Staying Competitive: Report from Marc Goulden, Karie Frasch, and Mary Ann Mason looks at what we can do about the lack of family responsible benefits for America's researchers.
  • Cooperation Is the Key: A proposal from John D. Podesta, Andrew Light, and Julian L. Wong on U.S.-China collaboration on climate technology.
  • A Look at Community Schools: Report from Saba Bireda explains how community schools can alleviate obstacles outside the classroom that hinder student achievement, particularly for those living in poverty.

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