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)
Gay & Transgender Issues | May 17, 2012
The Real Reason Blacks Won’t Abandon President Obama Over Marriage Equality
The black community’s support for President Obama is not only about accepting a broader understanding of family but also social and economic policies that help their communities, write Sophia Kerby and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills.Media | May 17, 2012
As a Matter of Fact
Eric Alterman illustrates how some fact-checking operations aren’t actually getting the facts straight.Economic Outlook | May 17, 2012
The American Middle Class, Income Inequality, and the Strength of Our Economy
Heather Boushey and Adam S. Hersh discuss ways that the strength of the middle class and the level of societal inequality both affect economic growth and stability.International Alliances & Institutions | May 17, 2012
What’s Next for NATO?
Lawrence Korb and Max Hoffman argue that NATO members should focus on long-term challenges to the organization at this week’s summit.South & Central Asia | May 17, 2012
Getting Back to a Functional Relationship with Pakistan
The NATO conference next week will focus on the ongoing transition in Afghanistan, but dealing with Pakistan needs to remain a high policy priority for the United States, says Brian Katulis.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
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- EPA Carbon Standard Takes a Bite out of Pollution: Proposed Limits for New Power Plants Cut 123 Billion Pounds of Carbon Emissions Annually
- French Voters Offer the United States a Campaign Lesson: Race and Beyond
- The American Community Survey Is Under Attack: Why Killing the Long-Form Census Survey Is Bad for Government and Business
- Americans Still Support Environmental Protection: Public Opinion by Ruy Teixeira
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.
