7.17.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER The End of the Culture Wars Data shows that the culture wars, far from coming back, are likely coming to an end as a defining aspect of our politics. A New Progressive America Interactive map shows progressive shifts in states and metropolitan areas across the country. The Teacher Incentive Fund Debunking myths about the fund, which supports performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems. A Two-State Solution Policy recommendations to the Obama administration on the Israeli-Palestinian front.

THE WEEK AHEAD

HEALTH CARE: New reports from Judy Feder and Peter Harbage on health care affordability and insurer rationing, plus 50-state fact sheets on individual indurance plans.

ECONOMY: Issue brief from Heather Boushey on families in the recession. Plus, a report on family-friendly workplace policies and federal contracting from Ann O'Leary.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: Reece Rushing releases a new report on how dangerous chemicals are eroding reproducting health in the United States.

EDUCATION: Issue brief on why school districts may want to reconsider offering a pay bump to teachers who have master's degrees.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: A 101 on research ethics and financial conflicts of interest.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Costly and Dangerous Treatments Weigh Down Health Care
Health Care

Ensuring and Enhancing U.S. Competitiveness
Energy

Financial Regulation Done Right
Economy

Rethinking “Advising and Training” in Iraq
Security

UPCOMING EVENTS

Progressivism On Tap with E.J. Dionne, Jr.
July 22

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