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A National Innovation Agenda
Part of Progressive Growth, this report outlines progressive policies for economic growth and opportunity through science and technology.
Online Consumers at Risk
State attorneys general should play an important part in keeping consumers safe from malware, phishing, and spam.Other Technology & Innovation Features
November 17, 2009
Online Since the ’80s: An Interview with Andrew Feenberg on the Power of Online Communities
The lessons learned from the French Minitel network in the 1980s are still important as the FCC considers net neutrality today. Andrew Light talks with Andrew Feenberg, philosopher of technology, about the importance of digital democratic innovation.
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.
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.
June 2, 2009
Analog Government in a Digital Age
The Obama administration has promised to use Web 2.0 technologies to engage with the public, but that may be a tall order.
June 1, 2009
How to Buy Free Software
Peter Swire explains the nuances of procuring web 2.0 technology for the federal government in this report, part of the White House 2.0 series.
June 1, 2009
Six New Media Challenges
Peter Swire details the legal and policy considerations for federal use of web 2.0 technology in this report, part of the White House 2.0 series.
June 1, 2009
Video: White House 2.0
Peter Swire discusses Web 2.0 issues specific to the federal government and how the Obama administration can promote open government and new technology for all Americans.
June 1, 2009
It’s Not the Campaign Any More
Peter Swire explains how the White House is using web 2.0 technology so far in this memo, part of the White House 2.0 series.
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 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
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.
April 8, 2009
Strategy and Organising: Lessons from the Obama Campaign
The Obama campaign combined a political strategy that focused on a singular narrative and open organizational structure with modern tools to maximize fundraising and voter mobilization.
April 8, 2009
Smart Grid, Smart Broadband, Smart Infrastructure
Report from Peter Swire discusses how to meld federal stimulus programs to efficiently achieve a diverse set of closely related goals.
February 12, 2009
Think Again: FCC, Meet "Change"
President Obama’s FCC will have their work cut out for them in restoring the agency to the side of the citizens and consumers, write Eric Alterman and George Zornick.
February 9, 2009
The "Patent Pending" Problem
One million US patent applications are gathering dust today, waiting an average of three years to be examined and ruled upon. That's a problem because despite the widespread notion that patents are about greedy companies gaining monopoly rights, the patent system is primarily a tool of progressive policy making - of sharing information and advancing technology.
January 13, 2009
Spurring Innovation to Lift the Economy
Yesterday the Center for American Progress hosted an event that explored policies for place-specific, technology-based economic development.
January 12, 2009
Ask the Expert: Using Regional Development to Boost the Economy
Ed Paisley discusses regional centers of innovation and Science Progress' new proposals for promoting them.
January 7, 2009
Innovation Policies for the 21st Century
Will Straw on why the new administration must provide proper patent incentives and thoughtful financial support for science and technology to germinate in communities around the country.
January 7, 2009
Cell Phones and Congo's War Against Women
What in the world could a policy wonk have in common with a movie actress? As it turns out, a lot. Every day we both use electronic devices that wouldn't work without raw materials from a country halfway around the world in central Africa. That country, Congo, has been torn apart by the deadliest war since World War II, where 5.4 million have perished. Its war is fueled by our inexhaustible thirst for cell phones, laptops, video games, digital recorders and other products that owe their existence to Congo's contribution to the world's mineral supply.
November 20, 2008
Dirty, Rotten Cyber Scoundrels
Online scams are preying on the unemployed, write Christian E. Weller and Richard Phillips, but there are policies that can help.
October 21, 2008
Pressure Builds on Biomedical Research Funding
Rick Weiss on how the financial crisis has worsened the strain on biomedical research and what the next president and Congress can do about it.
October 8, 2008
Harnessing the Mobile Revolution
The explosive growth of mobile communications can be a powerful tool for addressing some of the most critical challenges of the 21st century, such as promoting vibrant democracies, fostering inclusive economic growth, and reducing the huge inequities in life expectancy between rich and poor nations.
October 2, 2008
Think Again: White Open Spaces, Owned by Us
White spaces in the broadcast spectrum can spread knowledge and advance democracy, and the beauty of the entire enterprise is that we—the public—already own them.
June 25, 2008
No, You Can't Search My Laptop
Peter Swire testifies to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on why laptop searches of Americans returning from overseas is a violation of privacy.
June 18, 2008
What Are Biometrics?
Bruce Schneier talks about what biometrics are, whether they are a viable identification solution, whether we should but fingerprints or DNA on ID cards, and how we increase security with biometrics.
June 16, 2008
Putting Science Back on the Agenda
Science Progress kicked off the launch of its inaugural print edition with a gathering of distinguished science policy experts.
June 11, 2008
Innovation and Immigration
We can spur scientific innovation by revising our green card immigration policy for highly educated foreigners studying in the United States.
May 30, 2008
No Cop on the Beat
Cybercrime has always been under-enforced, but Peter Swire offers a strategy for why and how we can strengthen our systems.
March 31, 2008
Innovating the White House
March 11, 2008
Are We Losing Our Competitive Edge?
Hearing sparks debate on how to restore our scientific and technological leadership; CAP offers solutions.
March 10, 2008
Our Nation's Surprising Technology Trade Deficit
Report from Christian E. Weller and Holly Wheeler shows that U.S. economic competitiveness in innovation may be slipping away.
February 11, 2008
What Happens to Your Information?
Why is privacy relevant to Internet company mergers? And what kinds of privacy solutions should merging companies consider?
February 6, 2008
Science on the Campaign Trail (Or, the Lack Thereof)
Americans need to know the science and technology policy positions of the presidential candidates, argues Science Progress.
January 29, 2008
The Flashing Light on America’s Dashboard
The decline in basic scientific research in the United States is verifiable, writes Tom Kalil, but easily reversible with the right set of policies in place.
January 9, 2008
Science, Delayed
Chris Mooney at Science Progress says restoring the Office of Technology Assessment for Congress is more difficult than expected.
January 8, 2008
Diversity Powers Innovation, Economy
Science Progress reviews Scott Page's new book on how diversity can create better groups, firms, schools, and societies.
December 20, 2007
Google and Privacy: Merger with DoubleClick Prompts New Privacy Guidelines
FTC issues new guidance for online advertising and privacy while permitting DoubleClick merger to go forward. Peter Swire applauds the privacy focus.
December 18, 2007
We Are the Web
Policymakers need to give consumers the choice to either protect their privacy or allow e-commerce companies to profile their web travels.
December 17, 2007
Parentage Determinations
December 17, 2007
Insurance Coverage of Infertitlity Treatments
December 17, 2007
Disposition of Frozen Embryos
December 17, 2007
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Glossary
December 17, 2007
Guide to State Surrogacy Laws
December 17, 2007
Future Choices: Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Law
This report from Jessica Arons explores the symbiotic relationship between assisted reproductive technology and the law and implications for policy.
November 28, 2007
Progressive Growth
A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.
October 23, 2007
The Broadband Divide: Rural Access Lags Far Behind Cities
Connecting rural Americans to high-speed Internet is important for business, health care, civic participation, and public safety, says Mark Lloyd.
October 18, 2007
What Happened to the Third Wave Netizen?
July 18, 2007
Raise the Bar on Broadband
The FCC should provide Congress and the American public with more reliable information on telecommunications services, writes Mark Lloyd.
June 28, 2007
Reconnecting Rural America
Mark Lloyd tells Congress that building communications infrastructure is central to the survival of our rural communities.
June 27, 2007
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