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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. By Andrew Light
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. By Jonathan Sallet, Ed Paisley, Justin R. Masterman
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. By Andrew Light
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. By Peter Swire
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. By Peter Swire
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. By Peter Swire
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. By Todd Park, Peter Basch
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. By Cathy Cavanaugh
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. By Will Straw, Matt Browne
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. By Peter Swire
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. By Eric Alterman, 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. By Rick Weiss
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. By Ed Paisley
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. By Will Straw
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. By John Prendergast
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. By Christian E. Weller, Richard Phillips
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. By Rick Weiss
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. By Thomas Kalil
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. By Eric Alterman, George Zornick
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. By Peter Swire
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. By Peter Swire
March 31, 2008

Innovating the White House

By Michele Jolin
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. By Christian E. Weller, Holly Wheeler
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? By Peter Swire
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. By Chris Mooney
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. By Thomas Kalil
January 9, 2008

Science, Delayed

Chris Mooney at Science Progress says restoring the Office of Technology Assessment for Congress is more difficult than expected. By Chris Mooney
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. By Andrew Plemmons Pratt
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. By Peter Swire
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. By Peter Swire
December 17, 2007

Parentage Determinations

December 17, 2007

Disposition of Frozen Embryos

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. By Jessica Arons
November 28, 2007

Progressive Growth

A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity. By John Podesta, Sarah Rosen Wartell, David Madland
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. By Mark Lloyd
October 18, 2007

What Happened to the Third Wave Netizen?

By Mark Lloyd
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. By 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

The Wiring of Rural America

CAP's Mark Lloyd testifies to the House Appropriations Committee on the need to make broadband access available to all Americans. By Mark Lloyd

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