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April 30, 2010
Held Up Without a Gun
Big Oil companies continue to see big profits while Americans get robbed at the pump, write Daniel J. Weiss and Susan Lyon.
April 30, 2010
Oil Spills by the Numbers
A look at Exxon Valdez and early reports from the gulf show that we will be looking at devastating economic and environmental consequences, write Susan Lyon and Daniel Weiss.
April 30, 2010
The Future of American Jobs
The Center for American Progress and The Hamilton Project address how to create good, well-paid jobs to sustain and grow America's middle class in a new report and event.
April 30, 2010
Recovery Continues, but Weaknesses Remain
GDP numbers show strong and needed private sector growth dampened by weaknesses in imports and state and local governments, writes Christian E. Weller.
April 29, 2010
Think Again: Scammed by the Right
Time's curious choices of authors (and subjects) for the "The World’s Most Influential People" have one thing in common: cash, says Eric Alterman.
April 29, 2010
Dorothy Height's Legacy: Stand Together
Winnie Stachelberg reflects on the life of civil rights leader Dorothy Height and what lessons she can offer those fighting for equality today.
April 28, 2010
Obama's Nuclear Policy Enhances America's Moral Position, Security
Lawrence J. Korb argues in U.S. News and World Report that President Obama's declaration not to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states enhances U.S. security.
April 28, 2010
Out of the Shadows
Report from Michael Adams and Jeff Krehely discusses solutions for addressing the unique barriers and inequalities faced by LGBT elders.
April 28, 2010
Breaking the Technology Bottleneck: The FTC's Intel Case Is Critical to Innovation
The FTC has the opportunity to open up the microprocessor market to new competition and innovation in its case against Intel, explains David Balto in a Huffington Post column.
April 28, 2010
It’s Easy Being Green: Less Is More
Programs that recycle old electronics such as cell phones are good, but perhaps a better approach is to use less gadgets in the first place.
April 28, 2010
Taking Biofuels to the Next Level
Biofuels can play a direct role in diversifying our energy sources and contribute to cutting our oil dependence, writes Jake Caldwell.
April 28, 2010
Flexibility and Perseverance Required
Moran Banai, James Pickup, and Brendan Melley explain the implications of bringing a new U.S. peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
April 28, 2010
Energy First for Congress, Then Immigration
Congress needs to put aside the scheduling frenzy on climate and immigration legislation and get to work, says John D. Podesta.
April 28, 2010
¿De Quién es la Basura?
Los químicos peligrosos afectan a todos los estadounidenses, pero afecta desproporcionadamente a las comunidades de color que a menudo viven y trabajan en áreas aproximadas a dichos contaminantes.
April 27, 2010
Ask the Expert: What's Going On in Arizona?
Angela Kelley talks about Arizona's new immigration law, what it means for immigrants and nonimmigrants in the state, and why it's a strong signal that we need national reform.
April 27, 2010
In Whose Backyard?
Dangerous chemicals affect all Americans, but disproportionately harm communities of color that often live and work in closer proximity to them.
April 27, 2010
Big Oil Awash in Big Profits
Rising oil company profits, driven by increasing demand and prices at the pump, underscore the need for energy reform, write Daniel J. Weiss and Susan Lyon.
April 27, 2010
China Seals Oil Deals
China’s international oil deals in recent years could secure the country 7.8 billion barrels of oil, many of which will come from potentially dangerous regimes.
April 27, 2010
Ask the Expert: What Is the Deficit Commission?
Michael Linden explains what the deficit commission is, what its goals are, and how it can best achieve those goals.
April 27, 2010
Voters as Victims: A Right-Wing Sleight of Hand
Bret Evans and Jeff Krehely examine Protect Marriage
Washington’s claims of harassment against marriage equality opponents now before the Supreme Court.
April 27, 2010
Toxic Combination
Fact sheet details the increasing incidence of dangerous chemical exposures and declining reproductive health in the United States, plus a way forward to a healthier America.
April 27, 2010
Progress, Regress
A look at economic performance under Presidents Clinton and Bush shows that progressive policies yielded strong and sustained growth, which was swept away by Bush’s failed policies.
April 27, 2010
Video: Arizona's Immigration Crackdown
Arizona's new immigration law is essentially legalizing racial profiling, taking away our civil rights.
April 27, 2010
Health Care Reform Protects TRICARE
Lawrence J. Korb and Amanda Terkel show how health care reform legislation does not affect military health care and is intended to provide better coverage for service members.
April 27, 2010
Creating Just Jobs Worldwide
A CAP event co-sponsored by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Business Council for Global Development examines how to create good jobs and worker-social protections to generate economic growth worldwide.
April 26, 2010
Making ELT Work in Boston
CAP’s Associate Director of Education Policy Melissa Lazarín interviews Boston Public Schools Academic Superintendent Jeff Riley about implementing expanded learning time in one of his schools.
April 26, 2010
The Big Questions
John D. Podesta and Michael Ettlinger outline the six key questions the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform must tackle.
April 26, 2010
Infographic: How to Prevent Bank Bailouts
Infographic shows how legislation now before Congress can protect taxpayers from paying for the the banking industry's future mistakes.
April 26, 2010
Immigration: A Borderline Call?
Gebe Martinez argues in Politico that there will be a high political price if the Senate does not take up immigration reform this year.
April 26, 2010
A Snail Mail Law in a Digital World
Revisions to the Paperwork Reduction Act, paired with the White House’s Open Government Directive, should help bring government into the Internet age, writes Ian Millhiser.
April 26, 2010
This Week in Congress: April 26 - 30, 2010
This week the Senate holds a cloture vote to begin debating financial regulation while the House considers defense acquisition reform.
April 26, 2010
Datos Básicos Sobre La Ley de Inmigración en Arizona
Este resumen detalla las peligrosas consecuencias sociales, legales, y económicas que la nueva ley de inmigración en Arizona tendrá en cada comunidad del estado.
April 26, 2010
Ask the Expert: Why Do We Need Better Regulation for Banks?
David Min discusses banking industry regulation pending in Congress and whether it will help prevent future crises.
April 26, 2010
Restoring Fiscal Balance
Reforming our government’s tax revenues and spending programs will require hard work and compromise, write Michael Linden and Michael Ettlinger.
April 26, 2010
Public Opinion Snapshot: The Tea Party vs. The Public
The Tea Party movement is getting plenty of media attention, but that doesn’t mean it represents the general public’s views, says Ruy Teixeira.
April 26, 2010
The New Levant
Report from Michael Werz explores Turkey's emergence in the eastern Mediterranean and its implications in U.S. foreign policy.
April 23, 2010
Solving Problems Through Service
A CAP event releases a new book on national service by Visiting Fellow Shirley Sagawa and discusses how service programs can help solve key domestic problems.
April 23, 2010
Quenching Our Thirst for Oil
The growing global demand for oil is harming U.S. security and our economy. Susan Lyon, Rebecca Lefton, and Daniel J. Weiss offer solutions.
April 23, 2010
Fast Facts on Arizona’s Immigration Crack Down
This brief details the dangerous social, legal, and economic consequences that Arizona’s new immigration law will have on every community in the state.
April 23, 2010
Real Money for Farmers
Jake Caldwell outlines how comprehensive clean energy legislation can help raise farmers’ incomes while delivering a healthier climate for all Americans.
April 23, 2010
There You Go Again, Newt
Scott Lilly explains that Newt Gringrich has reached a new low by labeling President Barack Obama as "socialist."
April 23, 2010
Time to Prove the Skeptics Wrong on Health Reform
The time for arguing over the costs of health reform has passed, writes David Cutler. It’s time to demonstrate quality care at lower costs can be done.
April 22, 2010
The American Way to Change
Book from Shirley Sagawa on how national service and volunteers are transforming America.
April 22, 2010
Challenges and Lessons Learned in Transitioning the Federal Government
CAP Action President and CEO John Podesta testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
April 22, 2010
Religious Communities Press for Climate Justice
The Rev. Dr. Janet L. Parker discusses how religious groups see climate action as a matter of fairness and equality.
April 22, 2010
El Día de la Tierra
Este año, la urgencia de abordar el calentamiento global será una de las principales preocupaciones.
April 22, 2010
Expanded Learning Time by the Numbers
A by-the-numbers look at our education system shows that the traditional school calendar is failing to meet many students’ needs and more time better spend can help.
April 22, 2010
The New Environmentalists Wear Hard Hats
Van Jones talks about what the green movement looks like on Earth Day's 40th anniversary and what you can do to promote the clean energy economy.
April 22, 2010
What's the Matter with Arizona?
Arizona's just-passed anti-immigrant, enforcement-only bill is the result of Congress's failure to reform our immigration laws, says Gebe Martinez.
April 22, 2010
Think Again: Mainstream Media to Conservatives: 'Thank You, Sir, May I Have Another?'
The media is displaying the same careless coverage of the Tea Party movement that characterized the ACORN scandal, argues Eric Alterman.
April 21, 2010
Economic Snapshot for April 2010
The economic recovery we’re seeing now is the start of a long process of ensuring stronger job growth and business investments, writes Christian E. Weller.
April 21, 2010
It’s Easy Being Green: Embrace the Waste
Britain and other countries are doing more than just flushing their human waste down the toilet. The United States should get a whiff.
April 21, 2010
Waiting for Leadership
Doing What Works project report from Anne Joseph O’Connell on President Obama’s record in staffing key agency positions and how to improve the appointments process.
April 20, 2010
Taxpayer Protection and the Nuclear Loan Guarantee Program
CAP Action's Richard Caperton Testifies before the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
April 20, 2010
Families Can’t Afford the Gender Wage Gap
Heather Boushey, Jessica Arons, and Lauren Smith discuss the wage inequalities that perpetuate between men and women this Equal Pay Day 2010.
April 20, 2010
Interactive Map: The Persistent Career Wage Gap
Women make less than men day-to-day, but this interactive map shows how this stacks up so that women in every state earn hundreds of thousands of dollars less over their lifetimes.
April 20, 2010
Scrutinizing Tax Expenditures
CAP panel takes on the growth of tax expenditure spending and ways to rein it in.
April 20, 2010
Interactive Map: Women Provide for Their Families
Interactive map shows that over half of families in almost every state rely on a woman as the primary breadwinner or co-breadwinner.
April 20, 2010
U.S.-Russia Relations Revamped
Undersecretary of State William J. Burns discusses the U.S.-Russia bilateral relationship one year after the “reset.”
April 19, 2010
Ask the Expert: Opportunities for Education Reform
Melissa Lazarín discusses opportunities for education reform this year and what the president is doing to promote innovation in our schools.
April 19, 2010
This Week in Congress: April 19 - 23, 2010
This week Congress begins debate on financial regulatory reform, considers sanctions on Iran, and looks at D.C. statehood.
April 19, 2010
The 18th Amendment and Pakistan’s Political Transitions
The passage of Pakistan’s 18th amendment to its constitution could mark a shift to a more representative federal system, writes Colin Cookman.
April 19, 2010
Public Opinion Snapshot: The Myth of the Tax Revolt
Americans will never love paying taxes, but they do recognize that they have a great deal to do with fairness and supporting worthwhile programs, writes Ruy Teixeira.
April 19, 2010
Regulating Derivatives Traffic
Despite what Wall Street may have you believe, Congress needs to establish speed limits and traffic lights to improve derivative safety, write David Min and Pat Garofalo.
April 16, 2010
Carpe Diem on Earth Day
Kari Manlove and Daniel J. Weiss outline steps the Obama administration can take on clean energy using its existing executive authority.
April 16, 2010
Help and Comfort When It's Needed Most
CAP talks with Jeff Krehely on President Obama's directive that would require hospitals to allow visitation rights for same-sex couples.
April 16, 2010
La Declaración de Impuestos Debería Ser más Simple
Jitinder Kohli y Michael Ettlinger ofrecen recomendaciones para simplificar el sistema y un proceso de impuestos menos problemático para los contribuyentes estadounidenses.
April 16, 2010
The Weathermen Know Which Way the Wind Blows: TV Weathercasters Can Teach Climate Science
A recent survey demonstrates that many forecasters embrace their role as informal science educators. Edward Maibach and Andrew Light say it's an opportunity to boost public understanding of global warming.
April 16, 2010
A Three-Act Drama We Can Learn From
CAP event features Jeff Shesol in a discussion about his new book on the dynamics between presidential power and the role of the Supreme Court.
April 16, 2010
States Start to See Growth, Hurdles Remain
State employment numbers for March show that many states are beginning to grow, but they have a pretty big hole to dig out from, write Heather Boushey and Luke Reidenbach.
April 16, 2010
Shining a Light on Shadow Banking
The SEC’s complaint against Goldman Sachs highlights problems with the banking system today and why we need financial regulation reform, writes David Min.
April 16, 2010
The Responsibilities Are Mutual
The Bush administration’s unilateral approach to national security may have been discredited, but progressives must now show why their approach works better, writes David Shorr.
April 16, 2010
Words Matter
Those who encourage violence without engaging in it themselves are still responsible for the consequences, writes The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson.
April 15, 2010
The Promise and Peril of a Model 401(k) Plan
Report from CAP Action's American Worker Project on measuring the effectiveness of retirement savings plans offered by private companies and the federal government.
April 15, 2010
Video: Immigration Reform Is Smart Tax Reform
Immigration reform presents a $4 trillion choice to U.S. taxpayers. This Tax Day, lets commit to improving the tax system by enacting comprehensive immigration reform.
April 15, 2010
Where Are Your Tax Dollars Going?
Interactive graph from Michael Linden and Michael Ettlinger gives you an in-depth look at the federal budget.
April 15, 2010
Where Does the Money Go?
Most people like the idea of cutting spending, but when it comes to figuring out exactly where to cut, it’s not so easy to pick up the ax, write Michael Linden and Michael Ettlinger.
April 15, 2010
Making a Better First Impression
Jitinder Kohli and Michael Ettlinger offer recommendations to simplify the tax system and process less of a hassle for American taxpayers.
April 15, 2010
Using Tax Incentives to Drive the Green Job Economy
CAP Action Senior Fellow Joe Romm testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee.
April 15, 2010
Think Again: CNN Sells Itself Again (and Again)
CNN once again tries to attract conservative viewers in a moment of ratings panic, writes Eric Alterman.
April 15, 2010
Tax Expenditures 101
A primer on tax expenditures—a privileged form of government spending that often evades scrutiny.
April 14, 2010
Assessing the “Reset” and the Next Steps for U.S. Russia Policy
Report from Samuel Charap makes recommendations for cementing the gains made in the first year of the Obama administration's reset with Russia.
April 14, 2010
American Fuel
Converting the nation’s heavy vehicle fleet to natural gas would reduce oil use and create a bridge to our clean energy future, write Nick Wellkamp and Daniel J. Weiss.
April 14, 2010
It’s Easy Being Green: Triclo-what?
Triclosan is found in a multitude of everyday consumer products. But what is it and how safe is it?
April 14, 2010
The Progressive Tradition in American Politics
Part two of the Progressive Tradition Series examines the politics of national progressivism from the agrarian populists to the Great Society.
April 14, 2010
The Progressive Intellectual Tradition in America
Part one of the Progressive Tradition Series examines the philosophical and theoretical development of progressivism as a response to the rise of industrial capitalism.
April 14, 2010
Lending a Hand to Underwater Homeowners
Andrew Jakabovics testifies before the House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
April 14, 2010
Pumping Tax Dollars to Big Oil
It’s time for Congress to re-examine its priorities when it comes to tax subsidies for oil companies, which total billions of dollars a year.
April 14, 2010
NPR Does Not Go Far Enough
In a National Journal column, Lawrence J. Korb explains why President Obama's Nuclear Posture Review might allow for the possibility that the United States could use nuclear weapons if circumstances change.
April 14, 2010
Social Movements and Progressivism
Part three of the Progressive Tradition Series examines the influence of social movements for equality and economic justice on the development of progressivism.
April 13, 2010
Don’t Take the Bait
Entering the fray on Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Confederate History Month proclamation takes attention away from important issues, writes Sam Fulwood.
April 13, 2010
America’s Hidden Power Bill
Report from Richard W. Caperton and Sima J. Gandhi argues that federal tax expenditures for energy should receive equal treatment with direct spending in the budget process.
April 13, 2010
Audit the Tax Code
Report from Sima J. Gandhi sets out the Doing What Works philosophy on tax expenditure reform.
April 13, 2010
Government Spending Undercover
Report from Lily Batchelder and Eric Toder offers recommendations for reforming IRS-administered spending.
April 13, 2010
USAID’s New Approach
CAP Senior Fellow Susan Thistlethwaite interviews USAID’s Afeefa Syeed on her agency’s effort to make development more effective and culturally sensitive.
April 12, 2010
From Renegade to Defender and Beyond?
Nina Hachigian discusses how the Obama administration can use this week’s nuclear summit to push China to take a more active role in nuclear nonproliferation.
April 12, 2010
What Happens in Canada Doesn’t Stay in Canada
The future of Canada’s tar sands industry has direct implications for the United States, reports Tom Kenworthy.
April 12, 2010
Ask the Expert: What Do the Iraq Elections Mean for U.S. Policy?
Brian Katulis discusses the continuing formation of a new Iraqi government and what it means for U.S. policy in the country.
April 12, 2010
Navigating Tricky Timelines in Iraq
Brian Katulis explains why the Obama administration’s plan for moving forward with the scheduled troop redeployments still makes the best sense for U.S. national security.
April 12, 2010
Video: Securing Our Border
Securing our border is a vexing challenge. The Doing What Works project discusses in this video what's working, what isn't, and what the federal government can do.
April 12, 2010
What Is Progressive Foreign Policy?
Spencer Ackerman and Brian Katulis speak at the last Progressivism on Tap event of the season.
April 12, 2010
Public Opinion Snapshot: Enough Is Enough!
The public has little sympathy for banks, believing that they need to make amends for the financial crisis and help Americans out, writes Ruy Teixeira.
April 12, 2010
Let’s Take Religious Nuclear Opposition to the Next Level
Interfaith communities are carrying on the tradition of faith-based opposition to nuclear weapons, says Susan Thistlethwaite. Now they need to take the next step.
April 12, 2010
Securing Our Borders
Report from Chuck McCutcheon on doing what works to ensure immigration reform is complete and comprehensive.
April 9, 2010
i3 Brings Innovation to Education
Sima J. Gandhi explains how Congress can improve educational outcomes by investing in programs that encourage innovation while emphasizing results.
April 9, 2010
Steady as She Goes
Raegen Miller makes the case for maintaining Title I education funding at current levels next year and debunks criticisms about the plan to do so.
April 9, 2010
Progress Through Information
Nabil Al Khatib and Howard Schneider discuss the importance of bringing objectivity to the media in the Middle East at a Middle East Progress event.
April 9, 2010
Standing Still as the Ground Shifted Right Under Him
It’s a testament to how conservative the Supreme Court has become that Stevens is considered a liberal justice, Ian Millhiser writes. President Obama should seize this opportunity to rebalance the rightward trend.
April 9, 2010
New Start to Rein in Iran's Ambitions
The nuclear treaty signed by Obama and Medvedev undercuts Iranian efforts to drive a wedge between Russia and the west write Max Bergmann, Samual Charap, and Peter Juul on The Guardian's "Comment Is Free" blog.
April 8, 2010
Think Again: Global Warming: You Don’t Need a Weatherman
Don’t look to the media or your local weatherman for accurate information on climate change, says Eric Alterman.
April 8, 2010
Immigration Nation
Immigrants created our nation and will power us forward in the 21st century. So why do some conservatives want to deny birthright citizenship to first-generation Americans?
April 8, 2010
Happy Workers Are Better Workers
If the National Council for Federal Labor-Management Relations is able to improve federal employee morale, it would be a boon for all Americans, writes Jitinder Kohli.
April 8, 2010
A Dangerous Reliance on Defense Contractors
President Obama appears not to have learned from his predecessor’s mistakes in relying on contractors for intelligence, a practice that needs to change, writes Sean Duggan.
April 8, 2010
Recruit, Train, and Retain
Congressional appropriations for education offers an opportunity to improve access to great teachers and leaders, writes Robin Chait.
April 8, 2010
Ask the Expert: New START Brings New Stability
Max Bergmann discusses what New START is, why we need it, what it accomplishes, and why some conservatives are misguidedly opposing it.
April 8, 2010
Why We Need the Individual Mandate
Without a mandate, health reform would cover fewer people and impose higher premiums on those who buy insurance, writes Jonathan Gruber.
April 7, 2010
Quiet Diplomacy Is Needed on Chinese Currency
Scott Lilly explains why a public declaration on Chinese currency by Treasury Secretary Geithner would have been a mistake and what the United States should do.
April 7, 2010
Education Transformation
Doing What Works project report analyzes federal education programs up for elimination, consolidation, or restructuring.
April 7, 2010
It’s Easy Being Green: D.C. Bag Tax Benefits Local River
The District of Columbia’s three-month-old tax on nonreusable bags has cut plastic bag use and raised money to clean up the Anacostia—one of the most polluted rivers in the country.
April 7, 2010
An Opportunity for Education Reform
Melissa Lazarín examines the proposals in the Obama administration’s budget for education reform in the coming year.
April 7, 2010
Status Quo vs. Innovation
Federal investments in educational innovation can help transform our schools to meet the demands of the 21st century. That’s why we need to shake up the status quo.
April 7, 2010
Blueprints for Building Transparency
A CAP event delves into the Obama administration’s achievements and shortfalls in living up to its promise of a new era of government openness.
April 6, 2010
Video: Applied Materials Comes to Xi’An
Julian L. Wong and Sarah Miller interview a general manager at Applied Materials, which has opened the world’s largest nongovernmental solar research and development center in Xi-An.
April 6, 2010
The FTC's Challenge to Intel
The Federal Trade Commission has a straightforward antitrust case against Intel, says David Balto.
April 6, 2010
Energy Industry Fights Chemical Disclosure
Natural gas companies are fighting to prevent the
federal government from knowing what potentially hazardous chemicals they use in fracking, write Sarah Collins and Tom Kenworthy.
April 6, 2010
Uncertain Outcomes in Iraq Election
The election results are in, and the front-runners are clear, but the winner is still anything but certain, writes Ryan Scheeler.
April 6, 2010
A Strong Case for a New START
A national security briefing memo from Max Bergmann and Samuel Charap explains what New START is, why we need it, and how President Obama made it happen.
April 6, 2010
Video: How Health Reform Really Works
Ellen-Marie Whelan explains how the recently passed health care reform bill will give Americans better care and reduce the deficit.
April 5, 2010
Climate Is a Security Issue
Recent Defense Department reports show that the agency is not yet speaking with one voice on climate security like it should be, writes Laura Conley.
April 5, 2010
Making COBRA More Equal
New bill would correct a longstanding inequality by allowing partners and other beneficiaries to access health care after a break in coverage, write Liz Weiss and Josh Rosenthal.
April 5, 2010
The U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Armenia
Senior Fellow Michael Werz analyzes recent developments in U.S.-Turkish relations.
April 5, 2010
Interactive Health Care Calculator for Small Businesses
This calculator helps small business figure out what new subsidies they are eligible for, and how they will gain from provisions in the health care reform bill.
April 5, 2010
Health Reform Means More Jobs for Small Businesses
Small business have been some of the hardest hit by rising health care costs, but will also reap some of the biggest benefits from health care reform, writes Lesley Russell.
April 5, 2010
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Financial System Reform
Financial reform is next up on Congress’s agenda, and the public is strongly in favor of moving forward in this area, reports Ruy Teixeira.
April 2, 2010
Good News Amid Fragile Recovery
The Great Recession completely eroded economic gains from the 2000s, so this recovery will have to be a strong one, writes Heather Boushey.
April 2, 2010
Lessons Learned from the Recovery Act
Scott Lilly writes that there are lessons to be learned from the new job growth numbers.
April 2, 2010
Whither Conservatism in the Obama Era?
Tod Lindberg spoke at a Progressivism on Tap event in a candid discussion about the past, present, and future of the conservative movement.
April 1, 2010
¿Puede el Censo Tolerar un País Más Diverso?
El censo contiene una tremenda oportunidad para que las comunidades de color sean contadas y para que el pais defina su identidad, como lo escribe Erica Williams.
April 1, 2010
Can the Census Handle a Changing America?
The census holds a tremendous opportunity for communities of color to be counted and for the country to redefine its identity, says Erica Williams.
April 1, 2010
Map: Visiting China, Seeing Green
CAP experts travel to China to investigate its clean energy investment strategy; follow their progress and analysis as they meet with officials, researchers, and executives.
April 1, 2010
Cracking the Code
A closer look at spending by Sima Gandhi shows some seriously surprising tax subsidies. This lists 10 examples of tax expenditures that warrant further examination.
April 1, 2010
Extending Credit to Lower-Income Americans Safely and Fairly
Former Comptroller of the Currency Eugene Ludwig addresses the question of how to extend credit to lower-income Americans safely and fairly.
April 1, 2010
For You Were Aliens in the Land of Egypt
People of many faith traditions are pushing for comprehensive reform because it’s rooted in their spiritual beliefs, write Marta Cook and Ann Garcia.
April 1, 2010
Think Again: What Is Conservatism?
Many contemporary conservatives aren’t accepting responsibility for their actions, which is antithetical to their philosophy’s core values, writes Eric Alterman.
April 1, 2010
Homeownership Done Right
Report from David Abromowitz and Janneke Ratcliffe explains how successful affordable housing programs can help point the way forward out of the U.S. housing crisis.