4.24.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Household Wealth in Freefall New report takes a look at the fall in household wealth since the beginning of the current economic crisis. Leading on Green Technology The United States needs to seize the energy opportunity or fall further behind China and green tech leaders. Europe's Role in Afghanistan Interactive map shows what type of commitments NATO countries are making to operations in Afghanistan. Seven Questions on Green Jobs A primer on what green jobs are and how they can get Americans working and boost the economy.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ETHICS AND VALUES: A comprehensive look at refusal laws, including ethical guidelines for conscience issues in health care, a history and timeline of conscience laws, and a video primer.

ENERGY: New reports on securing America's energy independence through energy diversification and green jobs in New York.

GLOBAL WARMING: Kari Manlove discusses climate adaptation—why it's in our best interest to help countries adapt to the effects of climate change and how we can do it.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Articles from Elmer Yglesias and Joseph Cortright on federal policy that supports innovation clusters around the country.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

We Have Become Our Enemies
Security

Interactive Map: Job Losses Rise in Nearly Every State
Economy

The Bill From Bush’s Broken Energy System
Energy

UPCOMING EVENTS

When Consciences Collide
April 28

The Age of Stupid
April 29

Science Next
May 1

CAP IN THE NEWS

Gude: Bush's Willing Torturers
The Guardian Onlinel

Grotto: Obama's Nuke-Free World
Los Angeles Times

Halpin and Teixeira: Progressivism Goes Mainstream
The American Prospect

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