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June 30, 2008
Ask the Expert: Gas Prices Are Tightening the Middle Class Squeeze
Christian E. Weller on how gas prices are affecting budgets, whether there's an end in sight to the middle-class squeeze, and how we can ease the strain on America's families.
June 30, 2008
Humanity as a Weapon of War
The second in a series of reports on sustainable security outlines critical elements of a successful civil-military approach to development.
June 30, 2008
Running on Fumes
Report from Amanda Logan and Christian E. Weller shows that with rising gas and food prices are adding to already squeezed budgets, the family barbecue may be the next victim of the middle class squeeze.
June 30, 2008
G8 Must Consider the Security Risks of Global Warming
The G8 cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the extreme security risks that climate change will pose to the international community, write John Podesta and Peter Ogden.
June 27, 2008
America Is Losing the World's Respect
The public believes that respect for America is declining, and world opinion ties this to the Bush administration’s foreign policy.
June 27, 2008
Our Work Doesn't End with the Surge
The Pentagon and GAO report that violence in Iraq is down. But we must still help Iraqis achieve greater security and prosperity.
June 27, 2008
Where Did the Money Go? Oversight Lacking in Aid to Pakistan
Lax oversight of military aid to Pakistan points to lack of long-term planning in the fight against Al Qaeda.
June 27, 2008
Bankruptcies Back on the Wrong Track
Report from Amanda Logan and Christian E. Weller shows that bankruptcy rates are on the rise again despite the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
June 26, 2008
Students Need Help Combating Credit Card Debt
Erica Williams of Campus Progress Action testifies before House Financial Services Subcommittee on credit card problems that affect students.
June 26, 2008
The Country Most Likely to Trigger 3 a.m. Calls
Brian Katulis narrates a video from his travels in Pakistan and explains what the next president can learn from President Bush's approach to Pakistan.
June 26, 2008
Think Again: Drilling Deep to Mislead on Oil Prices
It's still a bad idea to drill offshore for oil, and the issue is distorted when the media gives equivalence to both sides of the issue and repeats industry misinformation.
June 25, 2008
Holding War Criminals Accountable
Gayle Smith and other experts testifying at Senate subcommittee hearing discuss why we need legislation outlawing crimes against humanity.
June 25, 2008
Religion in the Public Square: The Role of Faith in Civic Life
Leading scholars discuss the proper role of religion in 21st-century American democracy at a CAP event.
June 25, 2008
No, You Can't Search My Laptop
Peter Swire testifies to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on why laptop searches of Americans returning from overseas is a violation of privacy.
June 25, 2008
International Affairs Forum Interview with Brian Katulis
International Affairs Forum talks with Brian Katulis about the situatoin in Iraq.
June 25, 2008
Financing the U.S. Health System
Report from the Bipartisan Policy Center co-authored by Jeanne Lambrew examines different options for financing the health system.
June 25, 2008
A Return to Fairness
Ken Gude on what the Supreme Court's recent decision means for detainees at Guantánamo, whether this means more lenient treatment for terrorists, and what we still need to do to restore the rule of law.
June 25, 2008
Going Green to Save Some Green
Learn how UPS and FedEx are ramping up their miles per gallon, which helps them save money on gas, but also does a lot to reduce emissions.
June 25, 2008
Five Steps to Close Guantanamo
After more than six years of constant controversy, it really does look as if Guantánamo's days as a prison camp are numbered. The Supreme Court's recent decision in Boumediene v Bush further narrowed any legal distinction between holding the detainees at Guantánamo or within the territorial boundaries of the United States. That—combined with both presidential candidates' pledge to close Guantánamo—means we can now definitively say we have reached the beginning of the end.
June 24, 2008
Debating the Divine
This collection of essays aims to turn down the heat and turn up the light on the question of whether religion should be a force shaping our public policies and our common civic life.
June 23, 2008
Getting to a Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
Gayle Smith discusses next steps for Zimbabwe in The Washington Post.
June 23, 2008
Speculators “R” Us: Commodities Markets Need Institutional Investors Like Us
Congress must understand investments in oil and food commodities serve a valuable purpose, writes Christian Weller.
June 23, 2008
From Nuremberg to Darfur: Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity
CAPAF Senior Fellow Gayle Smith testifies to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on crimes against humanity.
June 23, 2008
How to Close Guantanamo
Ken Gude outlines a five phase plan for closing Guantánamo safely and in a way that reinforces American values and the rule of law.
June 23, 2008
This Week in Congress 6.23.08 - 6.27.08
CAP keeps you up-to-date on FISA, energy, consumer credit, privacy, and more.
June 23, 2008
The Absence of the Working Class
A panel composed of members of the media as well as a union leader discuss the causes and solutions to a neglected sector of the population in the media.
June 20, 2008
Journalists Give Workers the Business
CAP study finds that the perspective of workers is largely missing mainstream media's economic coverage, while the views of business are frequently presented.
June 20, 2008
The Week in Photos 6.16.06 - 6.20.08
CAP turned its lens this week on health care reform, offshore oil drilling, a new national security strategy, the dropoff of media coverage after Katrina, and more.
June 20, 2008
Unwarranted: New Domestic Spying Legislation Fails to Restore Judicial Safeguards
Congressional compromise will lead to the enactment of a flawed bill that fails to protect American liberties, writes Mark Agrast.
June 20, 2008
What Is Sustainable Security?
Gayle Smith discusses the key concept of her new report, “In Search of Sustainable Security,” the first in a series of six reports that will provide analysis and recommendations for a new approach that combines national security, human security, and collective security.
June 20, 2008
Policy Matters: Solving the Teacher Quality Dilemma
New report shows that policies that attract new teachers can raise teacher quality in high-poverty districts, writes Robin Chait.
June 20, 2008
The Public Blames President Bush and Big Oil for Energy Problems
Opinion polls show that the public blames Bush and oil companies for inaction on energy and believes we need new programs to begin enacting change.
June 19, 2008
In Search of Sustainable Security
This report, the first in a series of six, provides analysis and recommendations for a new approach that combines national security, human security, and collective security.
June 19, 2008
Securing Coal's Future: CCS Demonstration Projects at Coal-fired Plants Must Begin Now
Jumpstarting demonstration of carbon capture-and-storage systems for coal-fired power plants through an early deployment fund is essential to combat climate change, says Robert Sussman.
June 19, 2008
Ten Reasons Not to Lift the Offshore Drilling Moratorium
Offshore oil drilling in sensitive coastal areas won’t increase oil production for years, and even after production starts the results will be "insignificant."
June 19, 2008
Think Again: New Orleans After the Storm
When Hurricane Katrina first happened, even the most docile reporters began to cover race, poverty, and inequality. But since then everyone has dropped the story.
June 19, 2008
Medicine or Electricity?
Low-income Americans are increasingly having to make tough choices as energy prices rise.
June 19, 2008
Cleaning Up on Carbon
Both national and global climate policy must redirect its focus from setting a price on carbon to promoting the rapid deployment of clean technologies, writes Joseph Romm is Nature.
June 18, 2008
Protecting Personal Information: Is the Federal Government Doing Enough?
Peter Swire testifies to the Senate Homeland Security Committee on how the government can best protect personal information.
June 18, 2008
It’s Easy Being Green: The Next Generation of Electricity?
The first smart grid project is underway, and this new system for distributing electricity holds promise for consumers and the environment.
June 18, 2008
The Last Car You Would Ever Buy—Literally
Would you buy a car that costs 10 times as much as a hybrid gasoline-electric, like the Prius? What if I told you it had half the range of the hybrid? What if I told you most cities didn't have a single hydrogen fueling station? Not interested yet? This should be the deal closer: what if I told you it wouldn't have lower greenhouse-gas emissions than the hybrid?
June 18, 2008
The ID War: Do You Have Yours?
We need to make sure that we establish due diligence when creating ID laws so that all people are treated fairly and equally, writes Vanessa Cárdenas. Léalo en español
June 18, 2008
La Guerra de los “IDs”: ¿Cuenta Usted con el Suyo?
Los proponentes de REAL ID y de otras legislaciones similares a nivel local buscan establecer sistemas de identificación más estrictos, principalmente para luchar contra el terrorismo y limitar la inmigración. Hay otros que desconfían de programas que requieren comprobantes de identificación por motivos de seguridad, privacidad y de libertades civiles. Unos 20 millones de ciudadanos con edad para votar en nuestro país en los actuales momentos no cuentan con licencias para conducir. Y las minorías se encuentran en especial riesgo de ser despojados de sus derechos mediante estas propuestas.
June 18, 2008
What Are Biometrics?
Bruce Schneier talks about what biometrics are, whether they are a viable identification solution, whether we should but fingerprints or DNA on ID cards, and how we increase security with biometrics.
June 17, 2008
Slideshow: Fallout from Foreclosures
Foreclosures affect everyone, not just those who lose their homes. This slideshow documents just some of the fallout in neighborhoods and communities.
June 17, 2008
Economic Snapshot for June 2008
This month, job losses are mounting, wages are flat, and prices for large necessities are up, all while families struggle with record amounts of debt.
June 17, 2008
The U.S. Air Force's Indifference Toward Nuclear Weapons
During the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force received a bulk of the country's defense budget because of its significant role in delivering nuclear weapons. But after the Soviet Union disintegrated, the air force became more interested in traditional air missions and the next generation of fighter planes. This disinterest manifested itself in two recent nuclear-related mishaps that cost the air force chief of staff and secretary their jobs. Generally, the military considers nuclear weapons costly and unnecessary, as conventional weapons can capably complete nuclear missions.
June 16, 2008
Our Failed Child Welfare System
Malika Saada Saar on how Texas bungled the polygamist sect case and how they could have protected children and mothers.
June 16, 2008
Putting Science Back on the Agenda
Science Progress kicked off the launch of its inaugural print edition with a gathering of distinguished science policy experts.
June 16, 2008
The Role of Public Programs in Health Care Reform
Jeanne Lambrew testifies to the Senate Finance Committee's "Prepare for Launch" Summit on health care reform.
June 16, 2008
Cherry Picking the Facts on Pre-War Intelligence
Lawrence Korb and Matt Duss show how Fred Hiatt picks and chooses from the recent pre-war intelligence report to tell a one-sided story on Iraq.
June 15, 2008
Long and Short of Oil Price Spike
The high price of oil and gasoline is like the weather - everyone talks about it but no one does anything to fix it. That's certainly the case for the Bush administration. In 2006, President Bush said, "America is addicted to oil," yet his administration did nothing to reduce oil use. Had he acted in 2001, there would be millions more fuel-efficient cars on our roads today, cutting our oil use.
June 13, 2008
The Week in Photos 6.09.06 - 6.13.08
CAP turned its lens this week on habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees, protecting chemical facilities, medical malpractice, and helping Afghanistan.
June 13, 2008
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans Hit New Record on Economic Pessimism
Ruy Teixeira finds that for the first time, more than half of Americans believe that they are worse off now than they were a year ago.
June 13, 2008
Bursting the Oil Bubble
Joe Romm and Daniel Weiss explain why we should sell oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower prices.
June 13, 2008
Equal Funding for School Districts: Improving Comparability Requirements
Educational experts at CAP event debate how to amend federal policy for local school district funding practices that negatively affect disadvantaged students.
June 12, 2008
The Jury's Still Out: A Critical Look at Malpractice Reform
What exactly is malpractice? What does tort reform mean? And why is it so important to health policy generally?
June 12, 2008
Guantanamo Justice
Today's landmark US Supreme Court decision has settled once and for all that the ancient right of habeas corpus extends to the detainees of Guantanamo Bay. Habeas corpus grants every individual in the custody of the US government the right to challenge the basis for their detention in a court of law. By so limiting the power of the executive, it is the fundamental principle that goes so deeply to the heart of our system of government: it defines the distinction between dictatorship and the rule of law.
June 12, 2008
Supreme Court Strikes a Blow for Liberty
Today’s decision in Boumediene v. Bush has reaffirmed one of the most ancient rights known to our civilization, writes Mark Agrast.
June 12, 2008
Securing Our Chemical Facilities Against Terrorism
P.J. Crowley testifies to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008.
June 12, 2008
Bush Attempts to Strengthen His Weak Dollar
Overreliance on cheap credit to deal with the housing and banking mess exacerbates the dollar's weakness and increases gas prices, writes Scott Lilly.
June 12, 2008
Think Again: Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction
A look back at statements made by officials and reporters suggests there was not universal agreement about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.
June 11, 2008
New Day, New Way
New report, co-chaired by Gayle Smith, outlines a U.S. foreign assistance strategy for the 21st century.
June 11, 2008
Innovation and Immigration
We can spur scientific innovation by revising our green card immigration policy for highly educated foreigners studying in the United States.
June 11, 2008
It’s Easy Being Green: Three-Wheeler Boasts 230 mpg
Aptera presents an environmentally friendly car that’s clean, green, and gets 230 miles to the gallon.
June 11, 2008
Afghanistan Needs More Than Money
The upcoming International Conference in Support of Afghanistan represents an opportunity to renew U.S. commitments to the country.
June 10, 2008
Funding Schools Equitably Results-Based Budgeting in the Oakland Unified School District
Part 4 of Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
June 10, 2008
What if We Closed the Title I Comparability Loophole?
Part 3 of Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
June 10, 2008
Strengthening Comparability Advancing Equity in Public Education
Part 2 of Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
June 10, 2008
The History of Educational Comparability in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Part 1 of Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
June 10, 2008
Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
Report addresses ways in which local school district funding practices hurt disadvantaged students and what federal policy can do about it.
June 10, 2008
Strengthening the Rule of Law in Afghanistan
A House committee hearing on oversight of U.S. efforts to train and equip Afghan police calls for suggestions on the best way to improve law enforcement in the country.
June 9, 2008
The Truck Stops Here
This by-the-numbers look at diesel prices shows that truckers are being forced out of business by rising prices, and the cost is being driven home to consumers, too.
June 9, 2008
This Week in Congress 6.09.08 - 6.13.08
June 9, 2008
Motivated and Growing
Vanessa Cárdenas says that the economy, education, Iraq, and immigration are top concerns for the growing and very motivated Latino population.
June 6, 2008
The Week in Photos 6.02.06 - 6.06.08
CAP turned its lens this week on the growing ID divide, Bush vs. Hoover, plastic bags, the passing of Gen. Odom, and more.
June 6, 2008
Record Unemployment Should Be a Clarion Call for Action
Now with the biggest unemployment increase in 20 years, it’s time for Congress to take action to strengthen the economy, writes David Madland.
June 6, 2008
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Says It’s OK to Meet with Iran
Opinion data shows that Americans think it’s a good idea for the U.S. president to meet with the Iranian president, and that we should use diplomacy over force.
June 6, 2008
All Health Is Local: Health Outcomes Differ by Race and Location
A new study reveals that health disparities occur along geographic—not just racial and ethnic—lines.
June 5, 2008
A Tale of Two Conservatives
An examination of President Bush and Herbert Hoover, the president who helped steer the economy into the Great Depression, shows interesting similarities.
June 5, 2008
Think Again: Hatred for Sale
Several cable news talk shows are deliberately fueling resentment and anger toward immigrants while citing false claims.
June 4, 2008
Support the Troops?
Scott Lilly on how the Bush administration has consistently neglected and opposed supporting the troops, despite its rhetoric.
June 4, 2008
Past Due
ENOUGH report urges using a “3Ps” strategy to neutralize the FDLR and build momentum for an inclusive peace process in eastern Congo.
June 4, 2008
Improving Identification and Authentication
A panel at CAP discusses a comprehensive approach for how the next administration should address issues of identification and authentication.
June 4, 2008
Room for Progress
This by the numbers look shows that government support for health IT could save lives and improve care.
June 4, 2008
It’s Easy Being Green: Bye Bye to Plastic Bags?
China’s ban, which took effect this week, is one more battle in the worldwide war against plastic bags.
June 4, 2008
Propietarios como es debido
Mucho después de que terminen las ejecuciones de los préstamos hipotecarios a tasas de alto riesgo, las familias de trabajadores de recursos módicos seguirán queriendo comprar viviendas.
June 3, 2008
Ask the Expert: Young Americans and the Economy
Amanda Logan on young Americans' progressive views on the economy and how they may affect November's election.
June 3, 2008
Job Opportunities for the Green Economy
A new report sponsored in part by CAP examines occupations that would gain from the flow from new investments in a low-carbon economy in states across the country.
June 3, 2008
Waiting on the Climate to Change
We have the opportunity to develop technology that would create jobs, curb global warming, and reinforce our position as a global leader. Why aren’t we taking it?
June 3, 2008
The Anatomy of Smear
The White House response to former press secretary Scott McClellan's damning new book would be much more convincing if it weren't so familiar. The administration is following the same script it always uses when one of its own turns against it.
June 2, 2008
Remembering General William E. Odom
Lawrence Korb on the passing of Lt. Gen. William Odom, who for years spoke out against the Bush administration's Iraq and Iran policies.
June 2, 2008
Identification and Authentication Resource Page
A resource page in connection with the Center for American Progress report "The ID Divide: Addressing the Problems of Identification and Authentication in American Society," by Peter P. Swire and Cassandra Q. Butts.
June 2, 2008
The ID Divide
Report from Peter Swire and Cassandra Butts addresses the challenges of identification and authentication in American society.
June 2, 2008
This Week in Congress 6.02.08 - 6.06.08
June 2, 2008