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5.30.08: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER

Bush's Weak Dollar Bush's Weak Dollar
The government's monetary policy benefits some businesses far more than others, writes Scott Lilly.
Is the Housing Crisis Over? Is the Housing Crisis Over?
Andrew Jakabovics on whether legislation in Congress will help, and what is left to be done.
America's Dangerous Blind Spot Our Dangerous Blind Spot
Iraq’s evolving relationship with Iran has reshaped the regional landscape, observes Brian Katulis.
No Cop on the Beat No Cop on the Beat
Cybercrime has always been under-enforced; Peter Swire offers a plan for strengthening our systems.

THE WEEK AHEAD

CIVIL RIGHTS: Report from Peter Swire and Cassandra Butts on "The ID Divide: Addressing the Challenges of Identification and Authentication in American Society."

ENERGY: New report entitled, "Investing in a Green Economy: Using Cap-and-Trade Auction Revenue to Help American Families and Spur Clean Energy Innovation," with an interactive map of how states would benefit from cap-and-trade auction revenue, plus analysis of the Climate Secuity Act.

ECONOMY: Analysis of new employment numbers, released on Friday.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Though it is less well-known than the carbon cycle, Jeremy Jacquot explains how the nitrogen cycle is vitally important to the planet.

CAMPUS PROGRESS: Oil drilling isn't limited to Alaska, and a review of Ben Stein's latest project, Expelled.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

The Great American Dream Neighborhood Stabilization Plan
Economy

Early Deployment
Energy

What Are You Paying for the War?
Security

Myth vs. Fact: Consumer-Driven Health Plans
Health Care

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Progressive Framework for Bridging the ID Divide
June 2

Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
June 10

CAP IN THE NEWS

Abromowitz: A Break on Fuel-Efficient Cars Is Needed
Detroit Free Press

Cookman: Time to Focus on Pakistan
The Guardian Online

Korb: The Road to Kuwait
The American Conservative

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