2.15.08: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Awakening to New Dangers Sunni “Allies” Pose Threat in Iraq Report on how U.S. support for sahwa groups exacerbates political divisions. Elections Aren't Everything Pakistan Voting Will Bring Trouble Post-election uncertainty is assured, and the White House is unprepared. What Happens to Your Info? Video: Peter Swire on Mergers Internet company mergers raise important questions about privacy. AmeriCorps Shows Progress Providing Needed Help in Education A preview of the results from an upcoming report on AmeriCorps.

THE WEEK AHEAD

EDUCATION: An "Ask the Expert" interview with Robin Chait on why the No Child Left Behind Act should be reauthorized, and what needs to be fixed before that happens.

PAKISTAN: Brian Katulis and Caroline Wadhams give updates from Pakistan where they are serving as monitors for Monday's parliamentary election.

REEL PROGRESS: Reel Progress, the Center's progressive film series, releases a list of the top 25 progressive films and a timeline of progress at the Oscars just in time for the Academy Awards show.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Chris Mooney on the recent court ruling that strikes down the Bush administration's strategy for curbing mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.

CAMPUS PROGRESS: Five minutes with Naomi Wolf, why colleges should give students a five-day weekend before Election Day, and everything you need to know about prescription drug abuse.

AND MUCH MORE...

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