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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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Economic Outlook | November 24, 2009

Note to the Financial Industry: Time to Put Up or . . . Well Just Put Up

Guy sweeping in Wall Street It’s time for the financial services industry to chip in by paying higher taxes, writes Michael Ettlinger.
East Asia | November 24, 2009

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Is Vital

Colin Cookman and Brian Katulis outline India’s strategic importance to the United States on global and regional issues as India’s prime minister arrives for the first state visit hosted by President Obama.
Poverty & Mobility | November 24, 2009

Lessons in Humanity (and Poverty)

Payday Loan Center Joy Moses discusses how the story of the "praying robber" shows us the important of the connection between fathers and families.
Education | November 24, 2009

Surveys Show Teacher Support for Compensation Reform

teacher Robin Chait offers analysis of new surveys that show less experienced teachers are more supportive of differential compensation.
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.

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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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