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May 31, 2007
Response to President Bush's Remarks on Global Warming and the G8 Summit
Senior Fellow Dan Weiss responds to Bush's announcement that he will continue to snub global warming efforts at next week's G8 summit.
May 31, 2007
Map: Our Overstretched National Guard
An interactive map depicts a National Guard stretched so thin by overseas deployments that it is unprepared to respond to crises at home.
May 31, 2007
Think Again: Who Really Supports the Troops?
The media continues to say progressives are anti-military, but it’s the Bush administration that can’t admit the enormity of its error.
May 31, 2007
Colombia and the U.S. at a Crossroads
An event report from CAP's Americas Project recounts the themes discussed during Colombian President Uribe's recent visit.
May 31, 2007
Colombia y los Estados Unidos en una Encrucijada
Un resumen de programa del proyecto de las Americas del Center for American Progress
May 31, 2007
Reconsiderando la politica EEUU-Colombia
Estados Unidos y Colombia pueden romper los ciclos de violencia y represion
May 31, 2007
Global Warming and the Future of Coal
Report outlines plan to capture and store carbon dioxide produced by coal combustion so that new coal plants do not worsen global warming.
May 31, 2007
Rethinking U.S.-Colombia Policy
A new report from the Center for American Progress outlines how the U.S. and Colombia can break cycles of violence and repression.
May 30, 2007
Betting the Farm
New plan for the Farm Bill from Sens. Dole and CAP Distinguished Senior Fellow Daschle follows the path of CAP’s proposals.
May 29, 2007
Navigating American Health Care
New CAP report outlines how health information technology systems can improve lives, lower costs, and boost productivity.
May 29, 2007
Shooting Blanks at Sudan
Bush’s newly-announced punitive measures could have marked a real turning point in U.S. policy, but once again it does not.
May 29, 2007
Feasting Off the Taxpayer
Good government requires officials who represent taxpayers, not businesses, when buying goods and services, writes Scott Lilly.
May 29, 2007
Iraq and the Responsibility to Protect
The international community is in danger of failing to meet its Responsibility to Protect in Iraq, Morton H. Halperin writes.
May 28, 2007
U.S. Must Lead for Middle East Progress
The U.S. can and must lead in efforts to advance Middle East Progress. A diplomatic surge, not a military one, will make Americans and the world safer.
May 27, 2007
Over Here
May 26, 2007
Bush's Draft Dodge
May 25, 2007
Petraeus' Potential Conflict
May 25, 2007
Mortgage Market Troubles May Be Knocking On Your Door
Middle- and upper-income families who borrowed against the equity in their homes may be the next housing market victims, warns Christian E. Weller.
May 25, 2007
The Center for American Progress Honors Our Fallen
On this Memorial Day, the Center for American Progress remembers our fallen men and women.
May 25, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Knowing When It’s Time to Go
It’s not clear how much longer Bush will override Congress’ Iraq timetables. But in doing so he is flagrantly ignoring public opinion.
May 25, 2007
Your Pain, Their Gain
Christian E. Weller and Amanda Logan show how the oil industry has turned economics on its head, passing off costs to the consumer.
May 24, 2007
Think Again: The Complicated Corruptions of Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal
What would really happen if Robert Murdoch took over The Wall Street Journal? Chances are it wouldn’t “even out” the other big papers.
May 24, 2007
Coal is Not the Answer
Congress should remember that energy dependence and global warming are twin problems with mutually beneficial solutions.
May 23, 2007
Pain in the Gas: Volatile Gasoline Prices Wreak Havoc on Household Finances
Volatile gasoline prices this year wreak havoc on household finances, write Amanda Logan and Christian E. Weller.
May 23, 2007
Surging Gas Prices, by the Numbers
With gas prices at record highs, Americans will pay more to fill up their tanks for their Memorial Day trips this year than they have since 1981.
May 23, 2007
Change the Rules
Timothy E. Wirth, Vinod Khosla, and John D. Podesta explain how new energy rules could help quash climate change. From Grist.org.
May 23, 2007
You Can Still Stop the Madness!
CAP warned Treasury Secretary Paulson last year about the dangers of using private debt agencies to collect taxes. Alas, he didn’t listen.
May 22, 2007
Immigration Reform A Necessary First Step
The compromise agreement is far from perfect, but several amendments could do the trick, argues CAP Senior VP Cassandra Butts.
May 22, 2007
Space Cowboys
Space can be a powerful tool for the military, but deploying weapons is both an enormous expense and risk.
May 22, 2007
The Quest for Democratic Media
Mark Lloyd and former FCC Commissioner Glora Tristani discuss Prologue to a Farce: Communication and Democracy in America.
May 22, 2007
The Farm Bill Can Cultivate New Growth
Jake Caldwell outlines how the Farm Bill can strengthen energy security, boost the economy, help the environment, and reduce global poverty.
May 21, 2007
Need for Active U.S. Role in Middle East
CAP Senior Fellows Rudman and Katulis discuss how the violence in Lebanon demonstrates the need for U.S. engagement in the Middle East.
May 21, 2007
Caught Off Guard
Report examines the overuse of 16 Enhanced National Guard Brigades and outlines recommendations for the Guard's future.
May 21, 2007
Laying the Foundations for Housing Market Reform
Self-regulation by the banking industry is no substitute for prudent federal regulation, but an important building block to addressing the crisis.
May 21, 2007
Rangel Passes Up Payback to Get Trade Deal Done
May 21, 2007
How To: Make Every Child a Graduate
Thousands of high school students will not receive a diploma this graduation season. Here’s how we can help every student become a graduate.
May 18, 2007
The Public Supports Immigration Reform
Polls of all adults, registered voters, and likely voters all say the same thing—the public is ready for comprehensive immigration reform.
May 18, 2007
Building a Better Bank
To bolster the World Bank's legitimacy, the White House should spearhead more democratic and transparent leadership selection process.
May 17, 2007
Morocco’s Proposal for Western Sahara
North Africa experts joined CAP for an event to discuss the dispute over the fate of Western Sahara.
May 17, 2007
Misjudging Women
May 17, 2007
Iraq’s Government: One Year, Still No Progress
The CAP Action Fund and National Security Network on the one-year anniversary of the formation of the Maliki government.
May 17, 2007
Think Again: The Role of Public Opinion in Iraq and Vietnam
What difference does popular dissatisfaction with the war make in the president’s prosecution of it? So far, looks like none.
May 16, 2007
The Failing State of Native American Women’s Health: Interview with Charon Asetoyer
Charon Asetoyer talks to CAP about the human rights abuses faced by women on American Indian reservations and how to save lives.
May 16, 2007
U.N. Emissions Program
May 16, 2007
Competitive Contracting, by the Numbers
Here’s a by-the-numbers look at corruption, cronyism, and fraud in the federal contracting system.
May 16, 2007
Federal aid fails needy students
May 15, 2007
Gas Prices Should Fuel Action
Record-high gas prices and the approaching summer driving season highlight need for action on energy independence and climate change.
May 15, 2007
Cronyism and Corruption
Rep. Henry Waxman joined CAP to discuss how to clean up the federal contracting process, which has been marred by waste, fraud, and abuse.
May 15, 2007
A Half-Million Strong: AmeriCorps Volunteers Make a Difference
National AmeriCorps Week is a timely reminder of the important public services provided by this progressive program, writes Shirley Sagawa.
May 14, 2007
A Return to Competitive Contracting
Scott Lilly examines federal contracting corruption and outlines steps to restore greater transparency and accountability to procurement.
May 14, 2007
Economic Snapshot for May 2007
Recent labor figures show slump for middle-class families, adding to existing problems with low income gains, declining benefits, and rising debt.
May 14, 2007
Pope's Message Mixed, Missed
May 14, 2007
A Giant Baby Step on Global Warming
To effectively combat global warming we'll need a far more aggressive strategy than the one President Bush issued today.
May 11, 2007
Trade on a New Track: Breakthrough on Labor Rights
Bipartisan deal on trade accords is a progressive achievement that will strengthen U.S. leadership of the global economy, writes Jonathan Jacoby.
May 11, 2007
Quality Teachers, Quality Schools
CAP President and CEO John Podesta testifies to the House Education and Labor Committee on how to improve education by boosting teacher quality.
May 11, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans Understand Red Ink
Americans say we’re losing more ground on the federal budget deficit than on any other major problem. Congress needs to keep that in mind.
May 10, 2007
Think Again: Hot Planet, Hot Air
Our president is still stubbornly refusing to discuss a reasonable compromise on an issue critical to our future and security—global warming.
May 10, 2007
Dealing with the Trade Deficit
Jonathan Jacoby and Amanda Logan examine new import-export numbers showing why China’s currency and our oil dependence require attention.
May 10, 2007
A Plan B with Teeth for Darfur
John Prendergast and Colin Thomas-Jensen outline a new, stronger strategy for the U.S. to stabilize Darfur.
May 10, 2007
Resolving the Deadliest Nuclear Threats
Cirincione outlines a strategy for addressing nuclear threats from terrorism, fuel technology, new weapon states, and existing arsenals.
May 10, 2007
Corruption at All Levels
Report from Scott Lilly will examine corrupt federal contracting and outline steps for restoring transparency and accountability.
May 9, 2007
Building a Health Care Movement
Coalition, which brings together business, labor, and policy leaders including CAP, Wal-Mart, and SEIU announces next steps.
May 9, 2007
One Woman’s Fight for Human Lives: An Interview with Brooke Ellison
Brooke Ellison, the first quadriplegic to graduate from Harvard, talks about her efforts in the fight to expand stem cell research.
May 9, 2007
A Good Week for Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is a key part of the fight against global warming. This week, two proposals present productive ways forward on the issue.
May 9, 2007
Secure Nation, Healthy Earth
Congress can strengthen U.S. national security and protect the environment by making policy to confront global warming a priority.
May 9, 2007
Immigration by the Numbers
Here's a by-the-numbers look at immigration in America and why our current policy - all tall fences and tough enforcement - isn't cutting it.
May 9, 2007
Treating Mothers with Dignity, Ending the Practice of Shackling during Delivery
It’s time to stop prisons from shackling mothers giving birth—a cruel and dangerous practice that is rarely warranted.
May 8, 2007
Get Smart on Ballistic Missiles
Detailed analysis of ballistic missile arsenals shows that the U.S.’ enormous anti-missile budget could be better spent.
May 8, 2007
How to Cut Poverty in Half in Just Four Steps
Thirty-seven million Americans live in poverty. We can cut that number in half in the next decade. Here’s how.
May 8, 2007
A Fast-Approaching Deadline on Climate Change
According to the IPCC, we must freeze and reverse emissions in the next eight years. We have the tools; now it’s up to us to use them.
May 8, 2007
Global Ballistic Missile Arsenals, 2007
May 7, 2007
Limited Benefits: Insurers Peddle “Limited Health Care” to America’s Working Poor
Some health insurance isn’t better than no insurance, especially when marketed as a service to government, writes Henry Fernandez.
May 7, 2007
The Homeland Security Twist
Iraq and environmental policies are leaving Americans vulnerable to what is shaping into the busiest and deadliest tornado season yet.
May 4, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Back in the Days of “Mission Accomplished”
According to the public, “mission failed” is more like it, and it’s a failed mission that is now doing more harm than good.
May 4, 2007
April Job Growth Disappoints
John Irons shows that last month’s disappointing slowdown continues the mediocre upward trend that we’ve seen all year.
May 4, 2007
Keeping Bombs Off Planes: Securing Air Cargo, Aviation’s Soft Underbelly
P.J. Crowley and Bruce R. Butterworth release a new report outlining how Congress can make America safer by securing air cargo.
May 3, 2007
Health Care by the Numbers
America’s health care system is expensive and inefficient. Here’s a look at our broken health care system by the numbers.
May 3, 2007
Think Again: Another Unnecessary War? Another Media Misstep?
Despite Kristof’s recent breakthrough, the media still seems to be suffering from a case of amnesia regarding negotiations with Iran.
May 3, 2007
Conversation with Colombian President Uribe
At yesterday’s event, CAP held a forum to open dialogue between President Uribe and representatives from a range of organizations.
May 2, 2007
The 401(k) Fee Effect
May 2, 2007
Operations in Iraq Are Leaving the States Vulnerable
Prolonged National Guard deployments leave the states ill-prepared for an attack or natural disaster at home.
May 2, 2007
Confronting Hate
The House votes on the Matthew Shepard Act, which would help state and local authorities protect their vulnerable communities.
May 2, 2007
Expanding Learning Time Through Supplemental Educational Services
New report from Elena Rocha and Cindy Brown shows how to boost achievement by expanding supplemental educational services.
May 1, 2007
A Few More Good Men
May 1, 2007