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November 30, 2007

The Public Wants Help Achieving the American Dream

Polls show that Americans want help achieving the American Dream; progressive solutions can bring them closer to their goals.
November 30, 2007

Principles for Immigration Reform

Report outlines six basic tenets that must inform the core architecture of immigration reform in order to build a robust, modern system worthy of our country.
November 30, 2007

World AIDS Day 2007

A by the numbers look at HIV and AIDS shows that hard work over recent years has brought good news, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
November 29, 2007

Think Again: Bad Rates Risin’

A new postal rate that would benefit media megaliths could spell the demise of many smaller, particularly minority publications.
November 29, 2007

Sole Sourcing: Handing Out Tax Dollars at the Labor Department

The way federal tax dollars are being handed out by the Employment and Training Administration finally gets needed attention, writes Scott Lilly.
November 29, 2007

What is the Urban National Assessment Data Telling Us?

The National Assessment of Educational Progress' most recent Trial Urban District Assessment shows that not all city schools are created equal.
November 28, 2007

A National Innovation Agenda: Progressive Policies for Economic Growth and Opportunity Through Science and Technology

Part of Progressive Growth, this report outlines progressive policies for economic growth and opportunity through science and technology.
November 28, 2007

Progressive Growth

A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.
November 27, 2007

Capturing the Energy Opportunity: Creating a Low-Carbon Economy

How we can transform the energy foundation of our economy.
November 26, 2007

Making Annapolis Work: Middle East Summit Requires Follow Up

Brian Katulis and Mara Rudman on the most inclusive official international gathering on Middle East peace in years.
November 26, 2007

Stem Celebration

The work of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Kyoto University scientists will jump start the field of regenerative medicine, writes Jonathan Moreno.
November 20, 2007

Think Again: Exposing Stevens: Journalism Happens Here

The Ted Stevens scandal exemplifies how local newspapers and new media can team up on hard-hitting and accessible journalism.
November 20, 2007

Giving Thanks

This year, CAP is grateful to the over 200,000 brave men and women serving our country on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.
November 20, 2007

A “Minor” Loosening of Media Ownership Rules

New rule would make it easier to consolidate media ownership in local markets, says Mark Lloyd.
November 19, 2007

The Gas Grinch That Stole Thanksgiving

Higher gas prices could persist and even rise this holiday season, making car trips even more expensive, say Dan Weiss and Amanda Logan.
November 19, 2007

A Strategy for Success in Sirte

New ENOUGH report says that the Darfur peace talks in Sirte, Libya can succeed with the right efforts from the international community.
November 16, 2007

Public Opinion Snapshot: U.S. and Global Public Willing to Sacrifice to Address Global Warming

New poll shows that U.S. and global publics are willing to do what it takes to combat global warming. Policymakers should take note.
November 16, 2007

A Looming Holiday Headache...Times Three

Slowing housing market, weak job growth, and soaring gas prices may cause problems for retailers.
November 16, 2007

A Report Half Empty: Iran Needs to Level with the IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency deserves more answers from Iran on its nuclear development program, argue Joseph Cirincione and Andrew Grotto.
November 15, 2007

Strategic Drift

November 15, 2007

Just a Game?

November 15, 2007

Think Again: Liberals and Veterans: Welcome Back

A new G.I. bill would be progressivism at its best; our veterans deserve our full respect, and we can reshape America in this image.
November 14, 2007

America at its Best. That's Progressive. That's You.

New ad campaign brings progressive values and accomplishments to light for modern audiences. Watch them here.
November 14, 2007

An All-Sudan Solution: Linking Darfur and the South

Roger Winter and John Prendergast detail the need to support both the resolution of Darfur’s crisis and the timely implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
November 14, 2007

Interactive Map: Reforming Farm Subsidies

It's time to reform agricultural subsidies to benefit all Americans by passing a farm bill we can all be proud of.
November 13, 2007

This Week in Congress: 11.13.07-11.16.07

From the Farm Bill to energy and climate change hearings to appropriations bills, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
November 13, 2007

Zero Hour on Mortgage Reform: Forthcoming Congressional Vote Is Key

The mortgage bill up for vote cannot be weakened if policymakers are to truly stabilize the home lending market, writes Tim Westrich.
November 13, 2007

Derailed Train Exposes Weakness in Rail Security

Stronger rail security could prevent an incident like last week's derailment in Washington, DC from being a major chemical disaster, writes PJ Crowley.
November 13, 2007

Learning the Worth of Water

Recent U.S. droughts suggest that the IPCC's global warming predictions may be coming faster than expected say Dan Weiss and Zoe Brown.
November 9, 2007

Remembering Heroes on Veterans Day

This Sunday, November 11, we remember the millions who have served both at home and abroad.
November 9, 2007

Veterans Health Care by the Numbers

Wounded men and women are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan only to find a health care system in desperate need of modernization.
November 9, 2007

Public Opinion Snapshot: Why Playing the Immigration Card Didn’t Work

Conservatives in Virginia tried to play the immigration card to scare voters their way. Here’s why it didn’t work.
November 8, 2007

Timeline: Action vs. Obstruction

Mic Check Radio details California's long, hard road trying to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks.
November 8, 2007

Unprecedented Obstructionism: EPA Blocks Progress on Global Warming

It’s time for the EPA to step aside and let California and other states take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says Benjamin Goldstein.
November 8, 2007

Think Again: Torturous Debate over Waterboarding

The politics of Mukasey's nonresponse to whether waterboarding is torture has, unsurprisingly, led the media to ask the same question.
November 8, 2007

Sarkozy and America

November 7, 2007

What the Public Really Wants on Budget Priorities

The public supports curbing Bush's tax cuts, increasing domestic spending, and reducing the deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira.
November 7, 2007

Broken Contract: The Limits of the All-Volunteer Army

One of the lessons of Iraq is that our nation’s All-Volunteer Army has suffered significant long-term damage waging a long war it was not designed to fight.
November 7, 2007

CAP Event Proposes a New Strategy for Afghanistan

The Bush administration’s lackluster interest in Afghanistan has led to a steady loss of ground on the primary front in fighting terrorism.
November 7, 2007

A Race Against Time in Eastern Chad

Chad is engulfed in a crisis that draws on internal contradictions, but is fueled and inflamed by the conflict in Darfur.
November 7, 2007

Economic Snapshot for November 2007

Recent indicators have performed better than expected, but the economy is still relatively weak and large risks remain, says Christian E. Weller.
November 6, 2007

Teacher Pay Reforms Must Focus Incentives on Improving Student Learning

Experts at a CAP event discuss the need for reforming traditional teacher pay schedules to reward success in collaborative environments.
November 6, 2007

Seizing All Opportunities

Bracken Hendricks lauds Florida’s recent advances in promoting energy security and combating global warming and highlights remaining opportunities.
November 6, 2007

Green Jobs by the Numbers

This by-the-numbers look at the environmental industry shows that a green economy will bring sustainable jobs as well as sustainable energy.
November 6, 2007

The Forgotten Front

Wadhams and Korb outline critical challenges in Afghanistan and solutions for refocusing U.S. efforts on the primary front in the war on terror.
November 6, 2007

A Deadly Dance on Chemical Security Regulation

The Department of Homeland Security takes two steps forward and one step back with its new hazardous material regulations.
November 6, 2007

Stop Abusive Lending: New Rules for Subprime Mortgages

A bill scheduled for vote today would ban the worst abuses in home mortgages for future borrowers. The bill cannot be weakened, says Tim Westrich.
November 5, 2007

Fulfilling Rabin’s Vision

Original commentaries by President Clinton and Nabil Khatib, adapted commentary from Noa Rotman, and a speech from Yuval Rabin.
November 5, 2007

Global Warning: The Security Challenges of Climate Change

John Podesta and Peter Ogden contribute a chapter on the security challenges of climate change to the new report, "The Age of Consequences."
November 5, 2007

Current State Policies that Reform Teacher Pay

Robin Chait analyzes current state programs to find answers to questions posed by both critics and advocates of performance pay.
November 5, 2007

The Future of Teacher Compensation

Joan Baratz-Snowden discusses lessons learned from performance pay programs and outlines key strategies for designing future programs.
November 5, 2007

Growing Together: The New Farm Bill Must Represent all Americans

The Senate this week has a chance to enact reform that will protect our environment and boost our energy security, writes Jake Caldwell.
November 5, 2007

This Week in Congress: 11.5.07-11.9.07

From Iran to the Mukasey nomination to appropriations bills, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
November 2, 2007

Apollo's Fire

New book from Rep. Jay Inslee and CAP Senior Fellow Bracken Hendricks lays out the path to stop global warming and gain energy independence.
November 2, 2007

New Facts on U.S. Health Care: U.S. Ranks Poorly with Other Wealthy Nations

Costly and ill-distributed U.S. health care leaves us worse off than the citizens of other wealthy countries. We need reform, writes Sen. Daschle.
November 2, 2007

Iraq Summit Strategies: Ministerial Meeting in Istanbul Requires Tangible Outcomes

A shift in strategy by the Bush administration is needed for this weekend’s meeting of Iraq’s neighbors to achieve results, argues Brian Katulis.
November 2, 2007

Mixed Signals: Job Growth Up But Concentrated in Only a Few Industries

Employment figures released today show growth, but gains are concentrated in too few sectors to help most American workers, says David Madland.
November 2, 2007

Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Still Dissatisfied With Economy

Despite the latest GDP numbers showing solid economic growth, the public is still pessimistic about the economy.
November 1, 2007

Think Again: Rejected Reruns from the FCC

Plan from FCC Chair Kevin Martin once again tries to give big companies control of what we see, hear, and read.
November 1, 2007

Cassandra’s Conundrum

October 22, 2007

Crib Sheet: "Islamofascism"