10.12.07: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Security for Dummies New Strategy Misses the Mark P.J. Crowley takes a look at Bush's new homeland security strategy. Restoring Our Liberties Mark Agrast on New FISA Bill New legislation would better protect civil liberties and national security. The Battle of the Budget Public Opinion by Ruy Teixeira The public overwhelmingly favors increased domestic appropriations. Finally, Action on Mortgages Congress and White House Plans Efforts to help borrowers should be lauded, but more must be done.

THE WEEK AHEAD

COMMON GOOD: A new book, Pursuing the Global Common Good, brings together ethicists, theologians, and policy makers in a series of essays that discuss American policy and America's place in the world.

OPEN GOVERNMENT: Scott Lilly on the politicization of Landrum-Griffin Act enforcement at the Labor Department.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Reproductive rights expert Jessica Arons discusses "Sex, Lies, and Embryos," bioweapons expert Jonathan Tucker calls for an international policy to address global biosecurity issues, and columnist Chris Mooney examines financing for science and innovation.

CAMPUS PROGRESS: What the Jena Six means for young activists, a talk with Greenpeace about global warming, and the commercialization of the iconic socialist Che Guevara.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Choosing More Time for Students: The What, Why, and How of Expanded Learning

Teacher Compensation in Charter and Private Schools

Getting the Facts Straight on Performance Pay in the Proposed Draft of Title II of NCLB

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pursuing the Global Common Good
October 15

Evaluating Higher Education Institutions: A Discussion on College Rankings
October 16

Racial Bias and Criminal Prosecution
October 15

Green Collar Jobs: Building a Just and Sustainable Economy
October 22