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May 29, 2009
Weekly Round Up: May 26 - 29, 2009
CAP offered recommendations for next steps in Pakistan, explained why we need health reform, and showed support building for immigration reform.
May 29, 2009
The Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care
Interactive map from Peter Harbage and Ben Furnas shows that lack of health insurance brings steep economic costs to states in the form of lost productivity.
May 29, 2009
Sotomayor’s Nomination Doesn’t Equal Immigration Reform
Pundits who contend Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court silences advocates for immigration reform are missing the point, write Angela Kelley and Vanessa Cárdenas.
May 29, 2009
The New Integration Crusade
The Obama administration has signaled its intention to begin discussions on comprehensive immigration reform over the coming year; crucial to that debate will be the sister issue of integration.
May 28, 2009
Everyone Benefits from the Integration of Immigrants
Obama’s suggested funding for a new integration program for immigrants should be welcomed, but a national office is needed to coordinate the task, writes Suzi Emmerling.
May 28, 2009
Health Reform that Works for Kids
As policymakers consider options for health reform, they must remember to watch out for the needs of children, too, writes Karen Davenport in a CAP Action report.
May 28, 2009
Think Again: Dick Cheney's Post Presidency
Former Vice President Dick Cheney is still causing trouble, this time as a pundit, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory.
May 28, 2009
Timeline: Militants Zero in on the Government
Interactive timeline shows that yesterday’s attack on Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence agency is another in a string of attacks by militants against the Pakistani government.
May 28, 2009
Ask the Expert: Can We Afford Not to Modernize the Health System?
Karen Davenport explains why health reform is crucial to balancing the budget and how quickly we could begin to see savings.
May 27, 2009
Paid Sick Days Benefit Workers, Employers
The Connecticut General Assembly is considering a measure that would grant most workers paid sick days. This proposal has clear public health benefits, but could also prove a boon to employers and the Connecticut economy.
May 27, 2009
Video: Pakistan: Experts in the Field
Lawrence Korb, Brian Katulis, and Colin Cookman recently returned from a research trip to Pakistan, and this video chronicles what they found.
May 27, 2009
Meeting the Challenges in Pakistan
Lawrence J. Korb, Brian Katulis, and Colin Cookman report on the current situation in Pakistan and how to move U.S. strategy forward.
May 27, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: Sustainable Sushi Swims into the Mainstream
The sushi business isn’t exactly known for being an environmentally conscious industry, but that could change.
May 27, 2009
Counting the Real Progress on Climate Action
Andrew Light, Nina Hachigian, and Julian Wong propose a more extended look at carbon reductions under the American Clean Energy and Security Act in the lead up to the Copenhagen climate talks later this year.
May 26, 2009
California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8
Winnie Stachelberg weighs in on the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ballot initiative, which bans same-sex unions in the state.
May 26, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public More Supportive of Immigration Reform
Immigration reform could be emerging from the shadow of the culture wars to be considered on its merits, writes Ruy Teixeira.
May 26, 2009
Sonia Sotomayor: A Quality Nomination
The first Hispanic nominee to the Supreme Court can deliver on President Obama’s promise to bring more diversity and excellence to the high court, writes Vanessa Cardenas.
May 26, 2009
What Is Comparative Effectiveness Research?
Ellen-Marie Whelan discusses why we need evidence-based health care, how it will improve health, and how we can promote it.
May 26, 2009
What's Next for North Korea?
After setting off another underground atomic explosion, the rogue state snubs its nose at the world community. Washington should not respond in kind, writes Andrew Grotto.
May 22, 2009
Back on Track to Close Guantánamo
President Barack Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney outlined two very different approaches to Guantánamo yesterday, writes Ken Gude.
May 22, 2009
Interactive Map: As General Motors Goes, So Goes the Nation
The disappearance of America’s manufacturing base has been catastrophic for some states, write Nayla Kazzi and Heather Boushey.
May 22, 2009
Weekly Round Up: May 18 - 22, 2009
We supported clean-energy legislation, hosted Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and imagined what America would look like without health reform.
May 22, 2009
The Obama Administration and Colombia in 2010
With the Colombian 2010 presidential race heating up, now it's the time to assess what’s at stake for the United States and its historically staunchest ally in the region, writes Stephanie Miller.
May 22, 2009
Honoring Our Veterans on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, we take a by-the-numbers look at how our troops have been hit by health problems and the economic crisis, and why we need to restore our social compact with them.
May 22, 2009
Separando la Realidad de la Ficción Sobre el Calentamiento Global
Inversiones en la energía renovable creará empleo, reducirá precios y ayudará al planeta, y eso es la verdad, informa Vanessa Cárdenas.
May 22, 2009
CAP Comments on HHS Health Data Breach Guidelines
Strong technical standards should be built into proposed data breach guidelines for health care records as new health information technology is implemented.
May 21, 2009
America Without Health Care Reform
Without reform, our broken health care system will continue to squeeze families, businesses, doctors, the federal budget, and the economy, writes Ben Furnas.
May 21, 2009
The Green Bank
A memo from John D. Podesta and Karen Kornbluh proposes a new green bank to finance the transition to a low-carbon economy.
May 21, 2009
Taking Off The Rose-Colored Glasses
States are getting different amounts of money for education spending from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and those most in need may not be getting what they need, writes Raegen Miller.
May 21, 2009
Building Long-Lasting Partnerships with Pakistan
CAP hosts a briefing with a diverse group of faith experts to explore areas where faith-based groups can help achieve sustainable peace in Pakistan.
May 21, 2009
Think Again: Blogosphere to Mainstream Media: Get Off the Bus (and Walk a Mile in Our Shoes)
Maureen Dowd is just the latest in mainstream media figures who are taking cues from the blogosphere, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory.
May 21, 2009
What Is a Renewable Electricity Standard?
Daniel J. Weiss explains what the renewable electricity standard is, how it will help the environment and the economy, and how we can implement it.
May 20, 2009
Beyond the "Reset Button"
Samuel Charap proposes a new strategy for U.S. policy toward Russia.
May 20, 2009
Sorting Global Warming Fact from Fiction
Renewable energy investment will create jobs, lower prices, and help the planet, and that’s the truth, writes Vanessa Cardenas.
May 20, 2009
7 Reasons to Support Comprehensive Clean-Energy Legislation
Comprehensive energy and climate legislation is a vital step toward securing America’s energy future and regaining our global leadership in clean-energy technology.
May 20, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: How to Pack a Zero-Waste Lunch
Packing a lunch with reusable materials is a quick, easy, and cheap way of keeping trash out of landfills.
May 19, 2009
Good Religion Gone Bad
The revelation that Donald Rumsfeld appended Bible verses to secret Iraq war memos is problematic on many levels, write Sally Steenland and Susan Thistlethwaite.
May 19, 2009
Interactive Map: A Clean-Energy Standard Would Lower Household Electricity Bills
A map from Ben Furnas shows that a bold renewable electricity standard would save families and businesses money in every state.
May 19, 2009
Lawrence Korb on Why Iran Is Not Hitler's Germany
I met Lawrence Korb in Tel Aviv last week, as we were both on the same panel in the BESA-ADL conference on U.S.-Israel relations. Korb is a Senior Fellow at American Progress and a senior advisor to the Center for Defense Information. Mr. Korb was also a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies Program at the Brookings Institution, and dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. He served as assistant secretary of defense (manpower, reserve affairs, installations, and logistics) from 1981 through 1985. In that position, he administered about 70 percent of the defense budget. For his service in that position, he was awarded the Department of Defense's medal for Distinguished Public Service. More about his very impressive bio here.
May 19, 2009
The Security of Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal
During the last week of April, I visited four cities in Pakistan (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi). The purpose of the trip was to discuss a December 2008 Center for American Progress report that I coauthored, Partnership for Progress: Advancing a New Strategy for Prosperity and Stability in Pakistan and the Region.
May 19, 2009
A Renewable Energy Standard: The Proof Is in the States
Congress should pay attention to the benefits states are enjoying from renewable energy standards as it debates the American Clean Energy and Security Act, writes Tom Kenworthy.
May 19, 2009
Global Warming’s Six Americas
New report shows that public concern for climate change is widespread and many Americans are poised to vote on the issue with their pocket books.
May 19, 2009
A National Strategy for Global Development
Reuben Brigety and Sabina Dewan offer a strategy for protecting America and our world through sustainable security.
May 19, 2009
Ask the Expert: Action on Clean Energy
Daniel J. Weiss discusses how the American Clean Energy and Security Act and President Obama's clean cars program will affect the economy and environment.
May 18, 2009
Economic Snapshot for May 2009
It will take an extended turnaround period before families feel economically secure again and the United States begins to see positive economic growth, writes Christian E. Weller.
May 18, 2009
Ensuring Effective Teachers for All Students
Report from Robin Chait outlines six state strategies for attracting and retaining effective teachers in high-poverty and high-minority schools.
May 18, 2009
Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together
A report from Claire E. White and James S. Kim explains how to use systematic vocabulary instruction and expanded learning time to address the literacy gap.
May 18, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Millennials Are a Progressive Generation
Young Americans have progressive views and expect big changes, and they will fundamentally reshape our electorate, writes Ruy Teixeira.
May 18, 2009
Paying Teachers for Results
Report from Robin Chait and Raegen Miller examines research that will inform the design of pay-for-performance programs for high-poverty schools.
May 18, 2009
Getting Students More Learning Time Online
Report from Cathy Cavanaugh explores how online, distance learning can facilitate expanded learning time initiatives in K-12 schools.
May 18, 2009
Clean-Energy Future: On Your Markup...
A primer from Dan Weiss on what to watch for as debate begins on the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
May 18, 2009
A Historic Opportunity
Report from Todd Park and Peter Basch on wedding health information technology to care delivery innovation and provider payment reform.
May 18, 2009
After the Stress Tests
Financial institutions are in a rush to exit the government’s $700 billion rescue operation, but policymakers need to consider the consequences of hasty repayments, writes David Min.
May 15, 2009
Weekly Round Up: May 11 - 15, 2009
This week CAP provided a new antitrust agenda for today's economy, evaluated several energy proposals before Congress, and released new reports on the progressive Millenial Generation.
May 15, 2009
Green Jobs/Green Homes NY
Report from CAP, the Center for Working Families, and Half in Ten provides a policy roadmap for the largest residential retrofit program ever initiated in the United States that can serve as a model for the nation.
May 15, 2009
CAP Congratulates Rudy deLeon
CAP's SVP for National Security and International Policy tapped to chair Defense Department's National Security Personnel System review.
May 14, 2009
Servicios Legales Esenciales
En medio de una aguda recesión, un buen abogado puede ser el mejor intercesor entre los pobres y la carestía, informa Joy Moses.
May 14, 2009
Torture or Not, It’s Illegal and Wrong
Debating whether harsh interrogation tactics used by the United States were torture or not misses the point that they're still illegal, writes William F. Schulz.
May 14, 2009
The Real Spanish Experience
We can create more jobs and better welfare if we work together to transform the way in which we produce and consume, write Spanish thought leaders.
May 14, 2009
Obama’s Notre Dame Dust-Up
President Obama will speak at Notre Dame’s commencement, despite protests, yet it’s the school, not the protesters, that’s in line with mainstream American Catholics, writes Susan Thistlethwaite.
May 14, 2009
Obama Can't Keep Torture Under Wraps
No matter how badly the Obama administration wants it to, torture is not going to go away, writes Ken Gude.
May 14, 2009
The Road to a Clean-Energy Future Begins Now
The American Clean Energy and Security Act will achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas pollution, writes Daniel J. Weiss.
May 14, 2009
Energy Poverty 101
Lack of access to modern energy services hinders economic growth, but we must deploy energy cleanly, explains Kari Manlove.
May 14, 2009
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week 2009
AmeriCorps continues to drive social innovation and give social entrepreneurs their start, writes Shirley Sagawa.
May 14, 2009
Think Again: Sex and the Single Justice
The media is obsessing about potential Supreme Court nominees’ sexuality instead of their qualifications, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory. Plus, an update on George Will’s environmental reporting career.
May 13, 2009
It's Easy Being Green: Schools Remodel for Sustainability
Congress considers legislation to make public schools environmentally sustainable buildings, fostering healthier and more productive learning environments.
May 13, 2009
The Political Ideology of the Millennial Generation
Study from John Halpin and Karl Agne shows progressive political values and beliefs among young adults.
May 13, 2009
New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation
Report from David Madland and Ruy Teixeira shows that young Americans are more progressive on nearly every issue than previous generations.
May 13, 2009
Trust Busters
Christine Varney and a panel of experts join CAP to discuss the role antitrust enforcement will play in reshaping the economic landscape.
May 13, 2009
Sensible Action on WaterSense
The EPA’s WaterSense program, which Congress could authorize, can save water and energy, writes Tom Kenworthy.
May 12, 2009
Funding War Through the Backdoor
Including programs not directly related to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in the supplemental funding bill perpetuates the broken defense acquisitions process, write Laura Conley and Sean Duggan.
May 12, 2009
Finding Friends of Immigration Reform in High Places
Statements from the president, department secretaries, and public opinion all show a shifting tide in favor of immigration reform, write Angela Kelley and Vanessa Cárdenas.
May 11, 2009
Video: The Fight to Help Imprisoned Child Immigrants
Reel Progress interviews "The Least of These" Director Clark Lyda and Women's Refugee Center Director Michelle Brané.
May 11, 2009
A Different Approach to Antimonopolization Enforcement for the Obama Admininstration
Andrew J. Pincus provides recommendations for a different approach to antitrust enforcement for the Obama administration.
May 11, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Obama Is Popular and So Are His Plans
The public may like Obama personally, but they also like and approve of his policies, writes Ruy Teixeira.
May 11, 2009
Don't Try Bush Officials for Torture
John Bolton is right that Obama should quash Spain's prosecution of Bush officials--just not for the right reasons, writes Ken Gude in the Guardian.
May 11, 2009
Health System Modernization Will Reduce the Deficit
Modernizing the health system could help the government save nearly $600 billion in health spending over the next decade, writes David Cutler in a CAP Action report.
May 11, 2009
Ask the Expert: Fixing Our Broken Health Care System
Everyone will benefit from an improved health care system. Judy Feder explains how and why.
May 11, 2009
Restoring Trust in Antitrust Enforcement
Report from David Balto offers a progressive vision for the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice.
May 8, 2009
Weekly Round Up: May 4 - May 8, 2009
This week the center documented the loss of insurance coverage and jobs, looked at education entrepreneurs, and reported on the growing problem of wildfires in the West.
May 8, 2009
Congo's Electronic Blood Diamonds
Millions of people have died in eastern Congo, in what is the world's deadliest conflict since the second world war. Ending the Democratic Republic of the Congo's multiple conflicts is the single most important task in improving the lives of Congolese, making more lasting development possible and giving people a say in their own affairs. Trying to talk about economic development in eastern Congo without acknowledging this elephant in the room just doesn't make sense.
May 8, 2009
Coverage When It Counts
CAP Action report by Karen Pollitz, Eliza Bangit, Jennifer Libster, Stephanie Lewis, and Nicole Johnston proposes truthful labeling for health insurance policies to improve transparency and information for consumers.
May 8, 2009
Infographic: Gender and the Recession
Infographic from Heather Boushey shows that men continue to lose more jobs in the recession, driven by job losses in male-dominated industries.
May 8, 2009
Video: The Center for American Progress
The Center for American Progress is building a progressive movement and setting a new agenda. America is ready for change.
May 8, 2009
Unemployed—and Staying That Way
The grim labor market picture shows an economy mired in recession for some time to come, writes Heather Boushey.
May 8, 2009
Un Cuento Raro Desde España
Los conservadores se remiten a un estudio español con el fin de desinformar a los estadounidenses y el Congreso sobre la independencia de energía límpia y las oportunidades laborales que ésta conlleva, informan James Heintz y Andrew Light.
May 7, 2009
Entrepreneurship in Education
A panel of experts discussed how private investment can close both funding and achievement gaps in the public education system.
May 7, 2009
Essential Legal Services
Amid a deepening recession, a good lawyer may be all that stands between the poor and penury, observes Joy Moses.
May 7, 2009
Think Again: Codeword "Empathy"
Conservatives already know exactly who Obama will appoint to the Supreme Court, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory.
May 7, 2009
The Missing Piece in the Pakistan Puzzle
Brian Katulis writes for Middle East Progress on this week’s round of trilateral talks between the United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
May 7, 2009
Tall Tales from Spain
Conservatives turn to Spanish study to misinform Americans and Congress about clean-energy independence and new clean-energy jobs, write James Heintz and Andrew Light.
May 7, 2009
Ask the Expert: Helping Countries And Communities Cope with Climate Change
Kari Manlove discusses climate adaptation: what it is, why we should help developing countries, and what we're doing so far.
May 6, 2009
Wildfires Heat Up in the West
Research suggests Western wildfires could be affected by and contributing to climate change, and containing them won’t be easy, writes Tom Kenworthy.
May 6, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: Breweries Embrace Eco-Friendly Ethics
Some beer makers practice a sustainable philosophy at every stage of the brewing process.
May 6, 2009
Flawed Flu Prescription
With more than 400 schools closed today due to the H1N1 flu virus, the Obama administration has yet to tell employers they should let parents stay home with their children without suffering pay loss or other penalties. What do we expect these parents to do? Most parents work--just three children in ten have a stay-at-home parent--and many do not have the right to paid sick days. Yet we keep hearing that if people don't feel well, they shouldn't go out and potentially give others H1N1.
May 5, 2009
14 Education Entrepreneurs that Are Making a Difference
Profiles of charter schools, human capital builders, and service providers that are changing the way we look at education.
May 5, 2009
Stimulating Excellence
Report from CAP, AEI, Public Impact, and New Profit explores how state and federal policy can encourage innovation in education.
May 5, 2009
Supreme Court Rules that Immigrants Have Rights, Too
An identity theft law inappropriately used to punish immigrants is removed from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement arsenal, writes Henry Fernandez.
May 4, 2009
Interactive Map: Dramatic Increase in the Uninsured Rate in Every State
An interactive map shows a 13-percent increase since 2007 in the number of Americans without health insurance.
May 4, 2009
More Americans Losing Health Insurance Every Day
An analysis by Nayla Kazzi of health coverage losses during the current recession underscores the urgent need for health reform.
May 4, 2009
Ask the Expert: China, the United States, and the Economic Crisis
Winny Chen discusses China's response to the economic crisis and how it can benefit the United States.
May 4, 2009
The Week in Congress: May 4 - 8, 2009
This week Congress looks at clean-energy legislation and measures to protect credit card holders, as well as defense appropriations.
May 4, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Are the Culture Wars Coming to an End?
The public, especially young Americans, is showing increasing support for gay marriage and immigration reform, writes Ruy Teixeira.
May 4, 2009
The Pentagon’s Papers
Last week, the Department of Defense announced it was preparing to conduct its 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, or QDR, and released its “terms of reference” that set the stage for the larger report. In theory, the QDR is meant to outline the Defense Department’s strategy and priorities. In the past, it has been an unrealistic exercise. This is unlikely to change.
May 4, 2009
Obama Can't Turn the Page on Torture
We need a non-partisan investigation into America's use of torture. Otherwise, it will continue to haunt us, writes Ken Gude on The Guardian's "Comment Is Free" blog.
May 4, 2009
Ending Unneeded Weapons Programs
Outmoded and overpriced weapons programs have no place in the supplemental funding bills for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, writes Sean Duggan.
May 4, 2009
Interactive Map: Health Care in Crisis
Almost two-thirds of uninsured adults work, and that number is expected to grow in the coming years, show Peter Harbage and Ben Furnas in an interactive map.
May 1, 2009
Comparative Effectiveness Research Will Help People Make Better Health Choices
Comparative effectiveness research will help people make better health choices, write Ruth Faden and Jonathan D. Moreno in the Baltimore Sun.
May 1, 2009
Piénselo mejor: Los Conservadores Saben Cuál es el Verdadero Origen de la Gripe Porcina
Los conservadores en los medios culpan nuevamente a los inmigrantes de la actual crisis basada en amenazas imaginarias, como lo relatan Eric Alterman y Danielle Ivory.
May 1, 2009
Infografía: La Importancia de las Mujeres como Sostén del Hogar
La bancarrota de Chrysler eleva los despidos de empleados en la industria minorista y manufacturera, tales como los vendedores de autos, como lo indica Heather Boushey en un análisis sobre los datos más recientes de desempleo.
May 1, 2009
More Money and Counterinsurgency Training Alone Aren’t the Answer in Pakistan
Brian Katulis, back from Pakistan, offers analysis of Secretary Robert Gates’ proposal for a new Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund.
April 27, 2009
Weekly Round Up: April 27 - May 1, 2009
This week CAP looked at swine flu, rescinding the Bush conscience rule, and the growing importance of women as breadwinners.