7.10.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER The Three-Ring Summit This week's Group of 8 meeting demonstrated why the world needs a new leadership forum. Costly Health Care Treatment Inefficient health care costs $700 billion in spending each year. Comprehensive reform is needed. And Justice for All We should prioritize free legal services during the recession as the need for these services grows. Myth vs. Fact on Sotomayor Five conservative myths about Judge Sonia Sotomayor debunked.

THE WEEK AHEAD

HEALTH CARE: Peter Harbage looks at insurer rationing, and Judy Feder examines health affordability.

ENERGY: Andrew Light reflects on the G-8's climate decisions.

EDUCATION: Two reports on teacher compensation reform, and an issue brief from Raegan Miller on master's degrees and teaching.

ECONOMY: Heather Boushey and Nayla Kazzi offer analysis on new state unemployment numbers with an interactive map.

NATIONAL SECURITY: Brian Katulis provides recommendations based on his recent trip to Iraq and comments on U.S. Envoy George Mitchell's trip to Israel and Palestine.

PUBLIC OPINION: Ruy Teixeira releases a report on the end of the culture wars plus his latest public opinion snapshot.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Brian Kahin on innovation policy in an innovation-driven economy.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Back to the Future
Stem Cells

The Real Breakthrough at the Russia Summit
Foreign Policy

Breaking Through on Technology
Energy

UPCOMING EVENTS

More Bang for the Buck
July 14

Progressivism on Tap
July 14

CAP IN THE NEWS

Podesta on Why Governments Must Lead Climate Action
The Guardian

Hachigian on U.S. Relations with Russia
World Focus

Korb on Ending "Don't Ask Don't Tell"
The Christian Science Monitor