September 30, 2009
What in the World Is China?
At 60, the People's Republic has evolved into a conscientious global player, except when it isn't, writes Nina Hachigian in the LA Times.

September 30, 2009
Seniors Suffering
Seniors and older Americans are especially vulnerable to skyrocketing costs and abusive insurance company practices under the current health care system.

September 30, 2009
Forging an American Empire
Lawwrence Korb and Laura Conley discuss bush's foreign policy legacy in the new book, Judging Bush.

September 30, 2009
A Birthday Wish List
Julian L. Wong on China's climate challenge and the next 60 years on its 60th anniversary.

September 30, 2009
It's Easy Being Green: Arts and Crafts with a Mission
Creative re-use centers are using so-called "trash" in different ways.

September 30, 2009
Deficits and Debt 101
Michael Linden answers basic questions on federal deficits and debt and what can be done to reduce them.

September 30, 2009
Deal with It
Michael Ettlinger and Michael Linden explain how we got to massive deficits and how we can begin thinking about solutions.

September 30, 2009
Abortion Funding Fundamentals
This chart from Jessica Arons shows how current health reform bills treat abortion funding, comparing the House and Senate bills to current law.

September 29, 2009
Stronger Health Through Enhanced Information
Physician and former White House Fellow Brian Alexander explains how comparative effectiveness research will improve health quality and costs.

September 29, 2009
Ask the Expert: Senator Tom Daschle on How Health Reform Helps Seniors
Senator Tom Daschle discusses how all seniors will benefit from health care reform and why we can't afford not to improve our health care system.

September 29, 2009
Better Health Through Better Information
Issue brief from Ellen-Marie Whelan and Sonia Sekhar explains how comparative effectiveness research will help deliver better health care.

September 29, 2009
No Obituaries Yet for Capitalism in Russia
The unique form of capitalism that developed following the Yukos affair seems likely to survive the current economic upheaval, writes Samuel Charap in Current History.

September 28, 2009
¿Se Está Moviendo América Latina a la Derecha?
Las más recientes elecciones y sondeos muestran que varios países latinoamericanos se inclinan al conservatismo, pero los analistas y políticos deberían observar más allá de las ideologías y preguntarse si los vencedores de las próximas elecciones satisficieren las necesidades de la gente, escribe Stephanie Miller.

September 28, 2009
The Protected and the Protector
Do a Google query on the phrase “snail darter tiny fish” and the popular Internet search engine returns more than 21,000 entries. That wouldn’t surprise Cecil Andrus. Three decades ago when he was serving as Secretary of the Department of Interior, Andrus made a wry observation about the tale of the 2 and a half inch long perch that nearly stopped a federal dam project on the Little Tennessee River. It was, he said, “the only fish story I know of where the fish keeps getting smaller.”

September 28, 2009
The Wrong Question
In his recent assessment of the war in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, argued that focusing on increasing troop levels and resources misses the point. Despite this assertion, the U.S. public debate barrels along focused almost exclusively on one question: should the United States send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan?

September 28, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Warms Up to Health Care Reform
Public support for health reform is increasing according to the latest polls, explains Ruy Teixeira.

September 28, 2009
For Rural America One Answer Is Blowing in the Wind
Rural Americans could see a multitude of jobs, revenues, and other benefits from wind energy, says Tom Kenworthy.

September 25, 2009
Weekly Round Up: September 21- 25, 2009
This week CAP previewed the G-20, showed why the economic playing field needs leveling, and highlighted education reforms.

September 25, 2009
Graduating with Promise
The Graduation Promise Act introduced this week in the Senate would help address America’s dropout challenge, write Cynthia Brown and Valerie Shen.

September 25, 2009
Faith Leaders Push for Immigration Reform
Faith leaders at a CAP event encourage people to think of the moral imperative underlying the immigration reform debate.

September 25, 2009
Hu Speaks—What Next?
President Hu Jintao of China announced that China will build on existing domestic climate change policies as embodied in its National Climate Change Programme and current Five Year Plan to step up its efforts on energy efficiency, development of low-carbon energy such as renewables and nuclear, and increase of forestry cover.

September 24, 2009
Deciding Who Decides at the G-20 Summit
Setting the table at the G-20 to make global decisions that stick is one of the thorniest issues the leaders gathering in Pittsburgh will face, say Nina Hachigian and Bruce Jones.

September 24, 2009
Is Latin America Moving to the Right?
Recent elections and polls show several Latin American countries leaning conservative, but analysts and politicians should look beyond ideology and ask whether the upcoming elections’ winners will serve people’s needs, writes Stephanie Miller.

September 24, 2009
Think Again: Falling for the Far Right’s ACORN Agenda
The far right’s successful attack on ACORN shows how easily the mainstream media can be manipulated with deliberately distorted information, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich.

September 23, 2009
A Time to Be Born
Faith leaders should play a role in creating a dialogue about the use of assisted reproductive technologies, writes Dr. Kate Ott.

September 23, 2009
Ask the Expert: Climate Change and the G-20
Andrew Light discusses what can be expected on climate change at the G-20 summit this week.

September 23, 2009
Leveling the Playing Field
Christian E. Weller and Amanda Logan make the case for policies to erase the economic discrepancies between whites and minorities.

September 23, 2009
A Pittsburgh Protocol
Rajendra Pachauri and John Podesta argue that the G-20 needs to advance the global agenda on climate change at this week's meeting in Pittsburgh.

September 23, 2009
Targeting Our 9/11 Enemies
The Obama administration's approach to combating terrorist networks shows results, observe Peter Juul and Brian Katulis.

September 23, 2009
It's Easy Being Green: Lessons from an Inspiring Film
A new documentary explores why it’s not always easy being green, but also why the challenges of being green are worth the rewards.

September 23, 2009
Shining Celebrity Light on Darfur
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow takes a loot at the Enough project's Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools initiative.

September 22, 2009
Expert in the Field: Greensboro, North Carolina
Sam Fulwood visits goes to Greensboro, North Carolina to take a look at how communities of faith are mobilizing around immigration.

September 22, 2009
Interactive Map: Faith Groups Rally Around Immigration Reform
Interactive map shows how faith groups across the country are promoting greater awareness on the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

September 22, 2009
Economic Snapshot for September 2009
Christian E. Weller argues that continued public support for investment in health care, energy, education, and innovation are necessary to bring millions of lost jobs back.

September 22, 2009
Myth vs. Reality on International Climate Change Negotiations
Learn how to separate fact from fiction as the world prepares for the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December.

September 22, 2009
Heal Thyself: Hard Times a Good Time for Doctors, Bankers to Become Entrepreneurs
In the words of Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama's chief of staff, the current economic crisis provides a unique "opportunity to do things you think you could not do before."

September 22, 2009
Loving Thy Neighbor
Report from Sam Fulwood documents how many faith communities across the country are standing up for immigration reform.

September 22, 2009
Innovation Clusters Create Competitive Communities
President Obama's call for a national innovation policy to spur sustainable economic growth and job creation contains an important new idea—community leadership is a critical component of our nation's economic strength that the federal government must actively cultivate.

September 21, 2009
Adjudicating School Reform
Philadelphia uses a new strategy to solve an old problem, observes Saba Bireda.

September 21, 2009
States Will Drag on Economic Growth and Job Recovery
Analysis of state budget data from Christian E. Weller, Scott Levy, and Amanda Logan shows that state deficits will continue through 2009 and 2010.

September 21, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Views of Obama Remain Favorable
Extreme conservative views on President Obama should not be confused with the views of the American people, writes Ruy Teixeira.

September 21, 2009
Ask the Expert: Health Reform Helps Women and Families
Senator Tom Daschle discusses how health care reform will help women and families, and why incremental reform won't work.

September 21, 2009
The Clean-Energy Investment Agenda
Report from John Podesta, Kate Gordon, Bracken Hendricks, and Benjamin Goldstein puts forward a framework for investing in clean-energy systems and energy efficiency.

September 21, 2009
Building a Stronger Africa
Ambassador Johnnie Carson discussed the Obama administration’s policy plans for Africa at CAP.

September 18, 2009
Getting Ready for the G-20
Sabina Dewan explains what the G20 is, why its important, and what leaders are expected to discuss at the upcoming meeting in Pittsburgh.

September 18, 2009
A Preview of the G-20
Clean Skies News talks with Andrew LIght of the Center for American Progress. He moderated a discussion with members of the U.N. and CAP for a preview of what will be discussed at next week's G-20 Summit.

September 18, 2009
Beyond Business as Usual
Report from Richard Samans on G-20 leaders and principles to guide the reconstitution of the international order after the global economic crisis.

September 18, 2009
Cultivating a New Generation of Farmers
Cedarbrook’s Sheilah Goodman who has a stall at the White House farmers market, gives tips to would-be sustainable farmers.

September 17, 2009
Faith Experts Discuss Afghanistan
Brian Katulis briefs faith communities on the recent election in Afghanistan and how the United States and faith groups can provide sustainable help to the country.

September 17, 2009
Competition That Works: Why the Google Books Project Is Good for Consumers and Its Competitors
The Internet is a great device for creating new markets, democratizing knowledge, and increasing competition. The Internet permits boundless amounts of information and commerce to be exchanged. And the Internet provides new opportunities at Internet speed.

September 17, 2009
Promoting Higher Labor Standards in Federal Contracting
CAP Action's David Madland testifies before the Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform of the House Committee on Armed Services about promoting higher labor standards in federal contracting.

September 17, 2009
Mitigating Special Interests’ Power in Washington
A symposium at CAP tackles the problem of special interest influence on public policy.

September 17, 2009
Think Again: The Conspiracy Nuts Take Over
Media figures and even elected representatives are feeding false claims by fringe groups instead of preventing them from polluting public discourse, write Eric Alterman and Mickey Ehrlich.

September 17, 2009
Why a Public Health Insurance Option Is Essential
David Balto argues in Health Affairs that incremental reforms without a public option will be smothered by health insurers with decades of experience manipulating the market.

September 17, 2009
Education Doesn’t Have to Be a Gauntlet
The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act will help students get to a postsecondary degree and help put the United States back on top in education, writes Pedro de la Torre.

September 16, 2009
A Fair Deal for Taxpayer Investments
Report from Emma Coleman Jordan argues that public directors are necessary to restore trust and accountability at companies rescued by the U.S. government.

September 16, 2009
End Dirty Tricks on Clean Energy Push
John Podesta, Bracken Hendricks and Kate Gordon write for Politico about Glenn Beck and leading conservatives' attacks against former White House Council on Environmental Quality's Special Advisor for Green Jobs Van Jones.

September 16, 2009
It's Easy Being Green: Adding Environmental Engagement to the School Curriculum
Several charter schools are focusing on environmental awareness to create a more engaged generation of young people.

September 15, 2009
More Money, More Problems
Sam Fulwood writes in The Root about a new CAP study showing that wealthy blacks and Hispanics pay higher interest rates than wealthy whites and Asians.

September 15, 2009
Family Health Spending to Rise Rapidly
Growing health care costs are becoming unsustainable for the more than 160 million Americans with employer-sponsored care, writes Sonia Sekhar.

September 15, 2009
Ask the Expert: A Sustainable Security Approach to Haiti
Natalie Ondiak discusses how and why the United States should take advantage of the "dual window" of opportunity in Haiti.

September 15, 2009
Unequal Opportunity Lenders?
Report from Andrew Jakabovics and Jeff Chapman shows racial disparities in higher-priced lending among the 14 largest banks and subsidiaries during the housing bubble.

September 14, 2009
Experts in the Field: Haiti
Natalie Ondiak and Reuben Brigety travel to Haiti to look at the country through a sustainable security lens.

September 14, 2009
Paving the Way for Personalized Medicine
Report from Michael Rugnetta and Whitney Kramer offers ways to integrate personalized medicine into our health care system.

September 14, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Moving Toward Clarity on Health Care Reform
President Obama’s health reform speech last Wednesday brought clarity to the issue according to polls, writes Ruy Teixeira.

September 11, 2009
Fact Check: Health Care and Undocumented Immigrants
Marshall Fitz counters the claim that illegal immigrants will receive health care benefits under health reform proposals currently before Congress.

September 11, 2009
New Film Focuses on the Need for Health Care Reform
"Money-Driven Medicine" presents a voice rarely heard in the health care debate: doctors.

September 11, 2009
The Strategic and Economic Dialogue: Setting the Agenda, Achieving Results
CAP Action CEO and President John Podesta testifies before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment on the Strategic and Economic Dialogue with China.

September 11, 2009
Weekly Round Up: September 7 - 11, 2009
This week the Center analyzed new Census Bureau data as well as President Obama's health reform speech, and showed how the energy bill before Congress would boost energy efficiency.

September 10, 2009
Think Again: Why Can’t the Media Explain Our Woes (and Why Other Countries Don’t Have Them)?
Hysterical conservative arguments on health care obscure the facts and prevent a serious debate about our system’s shortcomings, writes Eric Alterman.

September 10, 2009
A Legacy of Poverty
New data from the Census Bureau underestimates the growing poverty problem, but Congress can build on existing efforts to address this issue, writes Joy Moses.

September 10, 2009
Ask the Expert: President Obama Moves the Health Debate Forward
Karen Davenport provides analysis of President Obama's health care speech and insight into what we can expect in the weeks to come.

September 10, 2009
Unmarried Women Hit Hard by Poverty
New census data show that most poor adult Americans are women, and the vast majority of these women are “women on their own,” writes Liz Weiss.

September 10, 2009
Family Income Free Fall
Heather Boushey analyzes new Census data and discusses the need for policies that boost employment in the short term and create sustainable growth in the long term.

September 10, 2009
Competition that Works: Why the Google Books Project Is Good for Consumers and Competitors
CAP Action Senior Fellow David Balto testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on competitive concerns raised by the Google Books Project.

September 10, 2009
Census Losses in Health Coverage Make Reform More Urgent
Comprehensive health reform is critical as employer-based coverage continues to decline, argues Karen Davenport.

September 9, 2009
The Imperfect Election Was the Easy Part ...
As members of an international election observation delegation to last month's presidential election and provincial elections, we were impressed that the courage of millions Afghan voters who showed up at the polls despite widespread violence and intimidation. Holding an election in a time of war is never an easy thing, and many Afghans faced the tough choice of going to cast their ballots in a combat zone.

September 9, 2009
Why Women Stand to Gain the Most From Health Care Reform
Women have everything to gain if meaningful health care reform succeeds and everything to lose if it fails. Why? Because the current system discriminates against women in numerous ways.

September 9, 2009
It's Easy Being Green: Quick Tips for an Energy Efficient Workplace
Here are a few ideas to help you use resources more wisely at work.

September 9, 2009
The Changing Face of Immigration to America
Recent statements by President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicate a strong likelihood that congressional debate on immigration will begin later this year. Concern about immigrants’ integration into U.S. culture is a longstanding tension from past debates that will undoubtedly resurface. Fears that immigrants in modern day America are different and lack commitment to assimilate are pervasive and permeate much of the discussion both inside and outside the Beltway.

September 9, 2009
The Teacher Incentive Fund: A Wise Investment in Human Capital Reform
The Obama administration's proposed increased funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund can help states and districts improve teacher quality, observes Robin Chait.

September 8, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Conservatives’ Greatest Enemy on Health Care Is Clarity
Conservatives’ greatest enemy on health care reform is clarity, says Ruy Teixeira, according to a recent poll.

September 8, 2009
Waste Not, Watt Not
Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective tool in energy policy and the American Clean Energy and Security Act capitalizes on its economic benefits, note Daniel J. Weiss, Erica Goad, and Jonathan Aronchick.

September 8, 2009
Interactive Graphic: Equal Work Without Equal Pay
Women are close to surpassing men in the U.S. workforce. But this historic shift is not evidence of workplace equality, writes Heather Boushey.

September 4, 2009
A Good Job Is Hard to Find
The latest unemployment figures reveal there are nearly six unemployed workers for every job opening, writes Heather Boushey.

September 4, 2009
Mixed News for Older Workers
Older workers with a job may be doing better than their younger counterparts, but those without a job face an unprecedented challenge, write Nayla Kazzi and David Madland.

September 4, 2009
Darfur: A Way of Life Lost
Compared to other protracted displacement situations, the duration of Darfur’s forced migration has been short. However, the fact that Darfuris have ended up in camps means that they are not able to practice the livelihoods that they have been pursuing for generations.

September 4, 2009
Weekly Round Up: August 31 - September 4
CAP released a study on rising temperatures, discussed ways to help establish regional centers of innovation, and offered observations on Afghanistan elections.

September 3, 2009
Two Years to Self Destruct in Sudan
Sudan might very well split in half in precisely two years, and policymakers have taken far too little notice.

September 3, 2009
Think Again: Ted Kennedy, in Substance
Some of the most substantive and most significant pieces on Ted Kennedy were written before his death and highlight his great work for people who needed someone like him to fight for them, writes Eric Alterman.

September 3, 2009
Ask the Expert: Getting Our Sudan Policy Right
John Prendergast focuses on the Obama administration's completion of its Sudan policy review and how it needs to change its policy to stop the cycles of warfare there.

September 2, 2009
The Geography of Innovation
The federal government can assume a vital role in helping to grow regional centers of innovation, write Jonathan Sallet, Ed Paisley, and Justin R. Masterman in this report.

September 2, 2009
It’s Easy Being Green: TGIF Can Save Us Money
A four-day workweek extends weekends but there are other benefits: less energy use, less pollution, and a better work-life balance.

September 2, 2009
Evaluating the Elections in Afghanistan
CAP panelists offer firsthand observations of last month’s Afghanistan elections and what steps the United States needs to take going forward no matter who wins.

September 1, 2009
Confronting the Gloves-Off Economy
Heather Boushey and others release a report for the UCLA Institute on Labor and Employment on improving labor standards in the United States.

September 1, 2009
Haiti’s Changing Tide
Report from Reuben Brigety and Natalie Ondiak lays out a sustainable security strategy for Haiti that would initiate a virtuous circle of development in the country.

September 1, 2009
What a 1-Degree Temperature Increase Means for Wildfires
A new study has dire implications for fires in the western United States, writes Tom Kenworthy.

August 31, 2009
Interactive: Health Care Reform and You
Interactive calculator allows you to see how health reform will effect you and you family, including your insurance status and tax payments.

August 25, 2009
How the Health Insurance Exchange Really Works
The health exchange is an important, yet complex component of health reform. This video explains what it is and how it works.

August 18, 2009
Small Businesses Win With Health Reform
Health reform legislation has particular benefits for small businesses; this calculator will shows you how much your small business could benefit.