Top 10 U.S. Government Investments in 20th Century American Competitiveness
Jennifer Erickson examines 10 smart investments made in the 20th century to remind us all how important investments are to our continued competitiveness and prosperity.
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Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class
Center for American Progress Senior Economist Heather Boushey explains why a strong middle class is so important for America.
Ruy Teixeira on the Path to 270 Electoral Votes
Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Ruy Teixeira outlines the demographic and economic factors that will drive the 2012 presidential election.
Budgeting for Growth
Michael Linden talks about CAP's new deficit reduction plan and why it focuses on the middle class.
Interactive: The Chopping Block
An interactive tool from Michael Ettlinger and Michael Linden lets you try your hand at cutting $100 billion from the nonsecurity discretionary budget.
Where Are Your Tax Dollars Going?
Interactive graph from Michael Linden and Michael Ettlinger gives you an in-depth look at the federal budget.
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Open education resources hold some of the answers to maintaining the quality of learning material while significantly reducing the cost of education, write David Wiley, Cable Green, and Louis Soares.Postsecondary Education
Open Educational Resources
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The Changing Reality of the American Family: An Overview of Economic Security Challenges Facing LGBT Families and Their Children