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July 31, 2009
Weekly Round Up: July 27 - July 31, 2009
This week CAP continued to push for ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," analyzed new GDP numbers, and showed how health reform would help LGBT Americans.
July 31, 2009
Why We Need Health Reform
State-by-state fact sheets show the need for health reform in every state.
July 31, 2009
A Presentation on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Scott Lilly discusses the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at Ohio Wesleyan University.
July 31, 2009
The Recovery Act Is Working
The latest GDP figures and the many jobs preserved are just the first indications that the president’s economic stimulus program is working, writes Reece Rushing.
July 31, 2009
Government Spending Helps Slow Economic Freefall
Economic declines are slowing, writes Christian E. Weller upon analyzing new GDP numbers, but sustained recovery will take more time.
July 30, 2009
A Taxing Problem
Last week, five pro-life Democrats, headed by Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), sent Speaker Pelosi a letter suggesting a "common ground" solution to the abortion "roadblock" in health care reform. They proposed that insurance companies neither be required to nor prohibited from paying for abortion and that no federal subsidies be used to pay for the procedure.
July 30, 2009
An Opportunity to Enhance Regional Security
The United States should use the arrival of the Martinelli administration in Panama to enhance bilateral and regional security cooperation, writes Stephanie Miller.
July 30, 2009
Think Again: Why Does Barack Obama Hate America? (Hint: Blame ACORN)
The reaction to President Barack Obama's comments on the Henry Gates Jr. incident reveal the dismal quality of conservative commentary, writes Eric Alterman.
July 30, 2009
Surviving the Crisis in Ukraine
A CAP event probes the future of Ukraine in face of upcoming presidential elections, a struggling economy, and the looming expiration of gas contracts with Russia.
July 29, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: Paper or Plastic? Neither.
A tax on plastic bags can help us dramatically cut down on plastic litter.
July 29, 2009
Electronics Companies and Consumers can Help Stop Congolese Bloodshed
Enough's John Prendergast discussed the greater demand for cheaper electronics that has fueled the conflict in Eastern Congo.
July 29, 2009
Ask the Expert: Making Health Care Affordable for Small Businesses
Peter Harbage discusses why small businesses are hit so hard by rising health care costs and how health care reform can help.
July 29, 2009
All Together Now: As Emerging Technologies Converge, So Should Ethical Discussions
Gregory Kaebnick and Andrew Light discuss with Science Progress how ethical discussions should move forward as emerging technologies converge.
July 28, 2009
Called to the Carpet
Mortgage servicing companies will face tough questions from the Obama administration about the slow pace of mortgage modifications amid rising foreclosures, writes Andrew Jakabovics.
July 28, 2009
Medical Debt: Is Our Health Care System Bankrupting Americans?
CAP Action's Elizabeth Edwards testifies before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
July 28, 2009
Educational Tools for the 21st Century
Louis Caldera gives five strategies for developing targeted online education courses to help boost U.S. competitiveness.
July 28, 2009
Are Mortgage Companies to Blame for Lack of Foreclosure Progress?
Andrew Jakabovics in the Chicago Sun-Time talks about why some servicers are dragging their feet on loan modifications.
July 28, 2009
The Real “Teachable Moment”
President Obama wants us to learn from the Gates-Crowley affair, but we only need to open our eyes to see the daily teachable moments in our own lives, writes Sam Fulwood III.
July 27, 2009
This Week in Congress: July 27 - 31, 2009
This week Congress discusses defense spending, renewable energy, Sonia Sotomayor, health care reform, and more.
July 27, 2009
Behind the "Birther Movement"
Right-wing talking heads cynically perpetuate lunatic Obama myths, observes Sam Fulwood III. Have pity on the far, far right, but condemn those who know better.
July 27, 2009
LGBT Issues in Health Reform
Health care reform can help LGBT Americans, who are often marginalized by the current system. This issue brief from Josh Rosenthal details how.
July 27, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Dramatic Improvement in Our International Image
President Obama and progressive foreign policy have quickly shifted international perception of the United States, writes Ruy Teixeira.
July 27, 2009
He SED, She SED
Today’s Strategic & Economic Dialogue with China marks an important shift by the Obama administration toward global cooperation, writes Nina Hachigian.
July 27, 2009
The SE&Ds of Change
Nina Hachigian previews in The New Republic China's first extended sit-down with the Obama administration at the Strategic & Economic Dialogue.
July 27, 2009
It’s Time for Obama to Follow Truman’s Example
On the 61st anniversary of military desegregation, President Obama needs to step up and stop discrimination in the military by ending Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, write Lawrence Korb and Laura Conley.
July 24, 2009
Health Care Premiums Run Amok
Unless we take serious steps now to reform our health care system, health insurance coverage will slip out of reach for even more Americans writes David Cutler.
July 24, 2009
Weekly Round Up: July 20 - July 24
This week CAP launched a new resource center on clean-energy economy, displayed the leaders of Pakistan's militant groups, and continued its work on health care.
July 23, 2009
Technology in Health Care: Panelists Debate IT Policy
A CAP event parses the definition of 'meaningful use' of health IT, and discusses the relationship between health IT and health care reform.
July 23, 2009
Applying Human Rights Standards 101
Human rights enhance our standing in the world. It is time to apply to ourselves the standards we’ve long used to measure others.
July 23, 2009
Think Again: Why Not the Best?
Eric Alterman debunks health reform opponents’
claims that the United States has the best health care system in the world and that we don’t need health reform.
July 23, 2009
Whose Economic Problem Is It?
It is no small irony that those who are complaining the loudest about the length of time it takes to see the results of economic stimulus were standing shoulder to shoulder with President George W. Bush in rejecting a much-needed boost for the economy last fall, writes Scott Lilly in Politico.
July 22, 2009
Faces of Pakistan's Militant Leaders
Militant commanders in Pakistan are often collectively referred to as “Taliban,” but they groups possess varied origins, motivations, tactics, and leadership. These profiles offer insight.
July 22, 2009
Learning to Listen in Iraq
Prime Minister Maliki’s meeting with President Obama is an opportunity to discuss what the United States can do to facilitate reconciliation in Iraq, write Brian Katulis and Emily Hogin.
July 22, 2009
Interactive Map: Leaders of Pakistan's Militant Groups
Interactive map shows the locations of Pakistan's militant leaders, gives information about their motivations and tactics, and shows where the Pakistani military is fighting them.
July 22, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: Music Festivals Add Sustainability to the Lineup
Music festivals organizers are finding ways to use less energy, generate less waste, and encourage concert goers to be more ecofriendly.
July 22, 2009
The Earth is Not Flat: The Public Interest and the Google Book Search Settlement: A Reply to Grimmelmann
David Balto explains that the settlement among Google, authors and publishers is good for consumers and should be approved.
July 22, 2009
From Gitmo to Bagram
It is disappointing that the panels responsible for reviewing the Obama administration's detention policy at Guantánamo Bay and its interrogation policy overall announced on Tuesday that they would need more time to complete their evaluations. Thankfully, though, the pending review of the Afghan prison and judicial system is on track to be completed swiftly and thoroughly by the US military at this critical juncture in the nearly eight-year-long conflict.
July 22, 2009
Ask the Expert: Getting More Value from the Health System
Karen Davenport explains what it means to modernize the health care system and how it could save Americans $550 billion over 10 years.
July 21, 2009
Real Economic Development in Afghanistan: Women Rug Weavers Create Hope
Slideshow and Interview with Arzu Rugs CEO Connie Duckworth give an inside look at sustainable security in action in Afghanistan.
July 21, 2009
Anxiety and Recommitment in Russia’s Neighborhood
Vice President Biden this week will have to ease the fears of Russia’s neighbors that the “reset” in U.S.-Russia relations is a threat to their interests, writes Samuel Charap.
July 21, 2009
Understanding the Terrorist Threat
Congress must exercise oversight of the Obama administration’s counterinsurgency strategies in Pakistan, write Brian Katulis and Peter Juul.
July 21, 2009
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Chemicals and Declining Reproductive Health
Fact sheet shows how reproductive health has declined precipitously in the United States as chemical production has increased dramatically.
July 21, 2009
Reproductive Roulette
Presentation from Reece Rushing shows how reproductive health is declining in the United States while dangerous chemicals are on the rise, and how we can forge a new way forward.
July 20, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Funding for Scientific Research
Public support combined with the Obama administration’s commitment should ensure that scientific research will flourish for years to come.
July 20, 2009
Making Government Work for Families
Report from Ann O’Leary discusses the federal government’s role as employer and contractor in improving family-friendly policies.
July 20, 2009
The State of the Individual Market
Find out from these 50 state fact sheets how health insurers across the country prevent consumers from receiving coverage for their care.
July 20, 2009
Teixeira Says Culture War Ending
FiveThirtyEight.com interviews Ruy Teixeira.
July 20, 2009
Women Breadwinners, Men Unemployed
The Great Recession is 19 months old now and is increasingly hurting families who must rely more and more on wives’ incomes to stay afloat, writes Heather Boushey.
July 20, 2009
This Week in Congress: July 20 - 24, 2009
This week Congress discusses appropriations bills, teacher compensation, health reform, the F-22, and more.
July 20, 2009
Trade Aid and Security Coalition Conference Remarks
CAP Senior Vice President of National Security Rudy deLeon discussed how to strengthen our civilian institutions of diplomacy and development.
July 20, 2009
Separation of Degrees
School systems serious about improving results will have no choice but to reconsider the master's degree pay bump for teachers argue Marguerite Roza and Raegen Miller.
July 20, 2009
Too Sick for Health Care
Peter Harbage explains in this memo how insurers limit and deny care in the individual health insurance market.
July 17, 2009
Weekly Round Up: July 13 - 17, 2009
This week CAP discussed incentive-based pay for teachers, offered suggestions on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, and argued that the Culture War may come to an end.
July 17, 2009
La Gran Contradicción de Chávez
El presidente venezolano Hugo Chávez dice ser el nuevo Simón Bolívar, pero sus políticas van en sentido contrario a las del legendario libertador, como lo explica Robert Valencia.
July 17, 2009
The Iranian Conundrum
Peter Juul takes a look ahead at relations among the United States, Iraq, and Iran as both Middle Eastern countries struggle with internal political turbulence.
July 17, 2009
Uneven Job Losses
With the labor market still in free fall, is it back to
business as usual for some companies in the financial sector, ask Nayla Kazzi and Heather Boushey.
July 17, 2009
No Grand U.S.-Russia Bargain
Obama's Moscow trip was no failure. Missile defense and NATO expansion can't be decided by Russia and the U.S. alone, writes Samuel Charap in the Guardian.
July 16, 2009
The First Pro-Equality Bill in Over a Decade
Congress this week has the best opportunity in 11 years to send a clear message that it does not tolerate hate crimes, writes Winnie Stachelberg.
July 16, 2009
Economy Strains Emergency Food Assistance Services
Nico Sifra Quintana talks with Paul Haas of Solid Ground about how food assistance programs are faring in the recession and what they're doing to make ends meet.
July 16, 2009
The Effects of Regulatory Neglect on Health Care Consumers
CAP Action Senior Fellow David Balto testifies before the Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
July 16, 2009
A Common Touch Needed on the Supreme Court
Sotomayor's nomination comes not a minute too soon, writes Louis Caldera, for the Supreme Court suffers from a lack of empathy and imagination for the lives of ordinary Americans.
July 16, 2009
The Ledbetter Lesson
Americans--especially women--should be much more concerned about a recent line of cases dealing with civil rights and antidiscrimination laws than about Roe v. Wade argue Jessica Arons and Ian Millhiser.
July 16, 2009
Think Again: The End of Local Reporting?
Eric Alterman on how the crisis in publishing is affecting local and regional reporting.
July 16, 2009
How Compensation Reforms Can Improve Education
A CAP event probes ways to implement and improve pay-for-performance programs in order to improve teaching and learning in public schools.
July 16, 2009
Ensuring and Enhancing U.S. Competitiveness While Moving Toward a Clean-Energy Economy
CAP Action's Julian L. Wong testifies before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works about moving toward a clean-energy economy.
July 15, 2009
Recent Evaluations of Performance-Pay Programs
Promising findings from pay-for-performance programs can provide a foundation on which states and districts can build programs and policy.
July 15, 2009
Immigration Enforcement Debate Flares
Amendments and Department of Homeland Security action highlight the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform.
July 15, 2009
The Coming End of the Culture Wars
Ruy Teixeira analyzes new data and shows that the culture wars, far from coming back, are likely coming to an end as a defining aspect of our politics.
July 15, 2009
It's Easy Being Green: Making Buses Cool Again
BRT systems could help both developed and developing countries meet their transportation needs while fighting climate change.
July 15, 2009
Anything Looks Bad If the Bar's Set Too High—the G-8 Included
Many of the assessments of the G8 summit are incomplete, if not inaccurate, writes Andrew Light in Foreign Policy.
July 15, 2009
America’s Progressive Metros
Ruy Teixeira shows that the shift toward progressive values is happening most quickly in metropolitan areas.
July 15, 2009
Window of Opportunity for a Two-State Solution
Brian Katulis, Marc Lynch, and Robert C. Adler provide policy recommendations to the Obama administration on the Israeli-Palestinian front .
July 14, 2009
Boosting Government Performance
A CAP event explores the opportunities and challenges of improving the government’s productivity.
July 14, 2009
Aligned by Design
Report from Craig Jerald on how teacher compensation reform can support and reinforce other educational reforms.
July 14, 2009
Rethinking “Advising and Training” in Iraq
The United States should address human rights abuses and corruption in Iraq’s security forces, write Brian Katulis and Emily Hogin.
July 14, 2009
Why We Need the Teacher Incentive Fund
Robin Chait explains what the Teacher Incentive Fund is, how it improves education, and why it is likely to help student achievement in high-needs schools.
July 14, 2009
It’s More Than Money
The lesson of performance-based compensation is one of institutional change, writes William J. Slotnik in this report.
July 13, 2009
The Chávez Shuffle
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez says he’s the new Simón Bolivar, but his politics contradict those of the legendary commander in chief, writes Robert Valencia.
July 13, 2009
This Week in Congress: July 13 - 17, 2009
This week Congress debates health reform, the F-22, the Teacher Incentive Fund, and Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court.
July 13, 2009
Closing the Justice Gap
A CAP event addresses how to close the gap between the legal services received by the wealthy and the poor.
July 13, 2009
Ask the Expert: Mitchell Goes Back to Israel and Palestine
Brian Katulis discusses Envoy Mitchell's trip to Israel and Palestine this week, and the Obama administration's Middle East strategies.
July 13, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Key Elements of Global Warming Bill
The public is open to substantial action to tackle the global warming problem, writes Ruy Teixeira.
July 13, 2009
Getting the Facts Straight on the Teacher Incentive Fund
Robin Chait and Raegen Miller debunk myths about the Teacher Incentive Fund, which supports performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-needs schools.
July 13, 2009
Yemen Threatens Regional Stability
Yemen is caught in a trap of instability that marginalizes the country and brings further instability; neighboring countries and the international community can no longer afford to ignore it.
July 10, 2009
Weekly Round Up: July 6 -10, 2009
This week CAP analyzed the G-8 summit in Italy, detailed costly and inefficient medical procedures, and argued for governments to take the lead on climate change.
July 10, 2009
Breaking Through on Technology
Report from CAP and the Global Climate Network on overcoming the barriers to the development and wide deployment of low-carbon technology.
July 10, 2009
Mitos vs. Realidades: Los Ataques Conservadores en Contra de la Jueza Sonia Sotomayor
Ian Millhiser desacredita cinco mitos sobre la Jueza Sonia Sotomayor.
July 10, 2009
Collins for Health
Jonathan Moreno applauds President Obama’s intended pick for NIH director: Dr. Francis Collins, a researcher and leader who embraces science and ethics.
July 10, 2009
The Payday Lending Trap
A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending verifies pernicious payday lending practices, yet another indication of dangerous consumer lending practices, writes Amanda Logan.
July 10, 2009
Unlocking Progress on Climate Change
The landslide election of progressives to the White House and Congress last November has ushered in a new energy era in American politics. President Obama set the stage for this shift last year when he tied energy policy to economics on the campaign trail, promising to move away from fossil-fuel reliance towards clean sources of energy to promote economic growth and job creation.
July 10, 2009
Reforming Federal Contracting to Promote Higher Labor Standards
John D. Podesta testifies before the Office of Management and Budget on reforming federal contracting to promote higher labor standards.
July 10, 2009
Faith and Science Personified
The nomination of Dr. Francis Collins to head the National Institutes of Health brings progressive faith and science together in one superb appointee, writes Sally Steenland.
July 10, 2009
Governments Need to Lead the Breakthrough on Technology
John D. Podesta and Andrew Light discuss a new international report from CAP and the Global Climate Network on prospects for a global deal on clean technology transfer.
July 9, 2009
The Real Breakthrough at the Russia Summit
Arms control and Afghanistan were key issues at the summit, write Samuel Charap and Andrew Grotto, but just as important is that the two countries are managing their disagreements.
July 9, 2009
A Jet Even the Military Doesn't Want
The F-22 isn't useful in Afghanistan or Iraq. Why would Congress order more? Lawrence Korb and Krisila Benson in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
July 9, 2009
Costly and Dangerous Treatments Weigh Down Health Care
Inefficient and harmful care accounts for $700 billion in spending each year; comprehensive health reform will help, write Ellen-Marie Whelan and Sonia Sekhar.
July 9, 2009
Economic Snapshot for July 2009
We are learning the hard way this month that Wall Street, the economy, and the labor market are three separate things, writes Christian E. Weller.
July 9, 2009
Ask the Expert: A Judge With Loyalty to the Law
Ian Millhiser discusses what we should expect from next week's confirmation hearings for Judge Sotomayor and her record as a judge.
July 9, 2009
Getting Off the Oil Price Rollercoaster
Yesterday’s op-ed by Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy on oil prices highlights an issue that hurts consumers and businesses, writes Amanda Logan.
July 9, 2009
Think Again: Conflicts of Interest by the Wealthy and for the Wealthy
Funding journalistic conflicts of interest is an expensive business that runs in only one direction: the rich and powerful, writes Eric Alterman.
July 8, 2009
Myth vs. Fact: Conservative Attacks on Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Ian Millhiser debunks five conservative myths about Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
July 8, 2009
The Three-Ring Summit
Today’s meeting of the Group of 8 plus numerous other invitees demonstrates why the world needs a new leadership forum, writes Nina Hachigian.
July 8, 2009
The Lost Legitimacy of the G-8
The Group of 8 meets in Italy this week, but to achieve anything they had to invite dozens of other countries to meet with them on the sidelines, observes Sabina Dewan.
July 8, 2009
Keeping Banks Honest
When the Obama administration formally unveiled its proposal for creating a financial consumer protection agency last week, Scott Talbott of the Financial Services Roundtable, the financial industry's lobbying arm, expressed concern that the new agency would set not a ceiling but a floor for consumer protection rules. "States are encouraged to go further to provide additional consumer protections, which will create a patchwork of 50 state regimes," he said.
July 8, 2009
House Moves Toward Full Benefits for Domestic Partners
Today the House takes the next step toward full benefits for same-sex domestic partners, write Josh Rosenthal and Will Nevius.
July 8, 2009
Don't Ask, Don't Care
Even before the US secretary of defence, Robert Gates, announced that he wanted to make the law dealing with gays in the military "more humane", supporters of "don't ask, don't tell", or DADT, the regulation that bans gay men and lesbians from openly serving in the US military, began overlooking the facts in order to maintain the policy.
July 8, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: Help for the Hurting Potomac
Washingtonians can’t swim in their own river because of pollution, but smart policy and public pressure can make a difference.
July 8, 2009
Governments Must Lead Climate Action
John D. Podesta and other members of the Global Climate Network argue that low-carbon innovations have the potential to improve lives as well as cut greenhouse gas emissions, but this will be squandered unless governments step up and lead.
July 8, 2009
From Russia—Not with Love, but with Results
Overall, I have given the Bush administration higher marks on emerging power relations than on most other aspects of U.S. foreign policy. Relations with China were broadened, the U.S.-Japan alliance deepened, the friendship with India solidified.
July 8, 2009
And Justice for All
Joy Moses argues in a report for prioritizing free legal services during the recession and suggests who can help.
July 8, 2009
Street Fighting
China’s president was set to meet global leaders in Italy, but had to return home to deal with riots in Xinjiang, write Winny Chen, Colin Cookman, and Chris Beddor.
July 7, 2009
Resetting U.S.-Russia Relations
A CAP event featuring former Secretary of Defense William Cohen introduces the Center’s new report on U.S. Russia policy and previews Obama’s summit in Moscow.
July 7, 2009
National Security Personnel System Task Review Group Opening Remarks
Rudy deLeon gives the opening remarks at the public meeting for the National Security Personnel System Task Review Group.
July 7, 2009
Clean-Energy Legislation Is an Opportunity for Farmers and the Economy
Clean-energy legislation would support American farmers’ leadership efforts in confronting the challenges of global warming, writes Jake Caldwell.
July 7, 2009
Australia’s Real Climate on Climate Change
Erwin Jackson and Andrew Light show that Australia is taking steps to address global warming despite recent claims to the contrary.
July 7, 2009
This Week in Congress: July 6 - 10, 2009
This week Congress takes up several appropriations bills and begins marking up health care legislation.
July 7, 2009
How to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Last year, as a presidential candidate, Barack Obama pledged he would work with military leaders and Congress to repeal the law that bans openly gay men and women from serving in the military. Last week, as the nation's commander in chief, he renewed his stance, declaring that "preventing patriotic Americans from serving our country weakens our national security." Yet the law commonly known as "don't ask, don't tell," or DADT, still remains in effect.
July 7, 2009
More Droughts Will Hurt Agriculture
Farmers and agriculture have much to lose from severe droughts, and senators shouldn’t ignore this as they debate climate legislation, writes Tom Kenworthy.
July 6, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Sotomayor for the Supreme Court
A strong majority of Americans back Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court and reject culture war appeals, observes Ruy Teixeira.
July 6, 2009
Ask the Expert: U.S.-China Climate Cooperation
Julian Wong discusses what China is doing to combat global warming and how the United States and China can work together on climate issues.
July 6, 2009
Reducing U.S. Incarceration Rates
A CAP event addresses the U.S. incarceration rate, its relation to drug crime, and how to reduce it.
July 6, 2009
Mr. Obama Goes to Moscow
Today, President Barack Obama arrives in Moscow to meet with his Russian counterpart, Dmitri Medvedev, for a three-day summit. It will be their first face-to-face exchange since meeting in London in early April, when Obama was in Europe for the G-20 and NATO summits. After a frosty U.S.-Russian relationship during most of President George W. Bush’s term in office, this summit offers an opportunity to show Russia and the rest of the world that the new U.S. administration is serious about making a fresh start and is willing to put some substance behind that much-talked-about “reset button.”
July 6, 2009
How Bold Is Barack?
This just in: I've obtained a secret military report to the president musing that if only Iran could enjoy a "government based upon the consent of the governed and of a system of free enterprise," its people could achieve "the fulfillment of the principles of justice, freedom of conscience, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom from want, equality of opportunity, and to a degree, freedom from fear." Unfortunately, State Department sources dismiss the report as so much "messianic global baloney."
July 6, 2009
Back to the Future
The National Institutes of Health released final guidelines today for federally funded stem cell research that will help put the United States back at the forefront of scientific research and innovation, writes Jonathan Moreno.
July 6, 2009
Costs of Climate Inaction by the Numbers
Dan Sanchez and Austin Davis show that climate change is already costing us, and making prompt reductions is a bargain compared to inaction.
July 6, 2009
UN Plaza: Conflict Minerals
David Sullivan and Mark Leon Goldberg discuss "blood ipods."
July 6, 2009
"Self-Reliant" Westerners Love Federal Handouts
For Westerners who inhabit the 21st century, and not some shopworn mythical version of the 19th, the announcement in The Tribune June 25 offers exciting possibilities.
July 2, 2009
Weekly Round Up: June 29 - July 2, 2009
This week CAP proposed a new U.S. Russia policy, offered ways to finance health care reform, and laid out the basics on the green bank.
July 2, 2009
After the “Reset”
Samuel Charap outlines a strategy and new agenda for U.S. Russia policy in advance of the Moscow summit between Presidents Obama and Medvedev.
July 2, 2009
Ask the Expert: Preparing for the Moscow Summit
Samuel Charap discusses the Obama administration's "reset button" strategy, the agenda for the upcoming Moscow summit, and the future of U.S. Russia relations.
July 2, 2009
What’s Trade Got to Do with It?
Global trade and rising prosperity are intertwined, but not everyone wins, writes Sabina Dewan. The United States should adopt progressive policies to harness and distribute the gains from trade.
July 2, 2009
Interactive Graphic: Women Still Primary Breadwinners
Women are still the primary breadwinners, writes Heather Boushey, but they may begin to catch up to men's unemployment if job gains stall in the sectors that disproportionately employ them.
July 2, 2009
CAP Comments on HHS Definition of "Meaningful Use" of Health IT
The Center for American Progress comments on the government’s proposed definition of “meaningful use” in health information technology.
July 2, 2009
Recession Still Plagues Workers
The latest job numbers show the depths of this 17 month-long recession and indicate that economic recovery may be months away, writes Heather Boushey.
July 2, 2009
The Retirement Crisis in the Labor Market
The financial crisis and the recession are delivering a double whammy to retirees, explains Christian E. Weller. It’s time the government focused on retirees’ income security.
July 2, 2009
Policy Recommendations for the July Moscow Summit and Beyond
Nine policy recommendations for the Obama administration to consider as it finalizes the agenda for the summit in Moscow on July 6-8 and in the months thereafter.
July 2, 2009
Strengthening Institutions to Protect Workers
The Center for American Progress makes the case for why labor and welfare institutions matter in the developed and developing world.
July 2, 2009
Think Again: The Strange Politics of Collusion (and “Dickishness”)
Last weekend's televised battle between two reporters reveals aspects of a larger battle to define how members of the media define their jobs, write Eric Alterman and Danielle Ivory.
July 1, 2009
Taken for a Ride
A report by Christian E. Weller discusses risks in the retirement system and what policymakers can do to protect retirees' income.
July 1, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: Independence from Polluting Fireworks
Fireworks that burn cleaner and produce less smoke could be shooting off in a neighborhood near you.
July 1, 2009
Poverty in the LGBT Community
The expansion of civil rights and protections for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people will promote social equality and economic prosperity.