8.21.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Secret Recipes Revealed Report and interactive map shed light on how the federal government gives grants to low-income schools. Watching the Afghan Elections Brian Katulis gives updates from the ground in Afghanistan, plus analysis of the U.S. role post-election. Why We Need Health Reform The second video in a series with Sen. Tom Daschle about why we need health care reform and how it will help all Americans. Peaking Duck China is taking action on climate change and the United States will have to begin working with China on joint acceleration.

THE WEEK AHEAD

WOMEN'S HEALTH AND RIGHTS: Alexandra Cawthorne and Jessica Arons continue their "Parenting with Dignity" series with an issue brief on adoption.

HEALTH CARE: New analysis of health care public opinion data from Ruy Teixeira, plus a video explaining what the health exchange is and how it works.

ENERGY: Geoffrey P. Lewis and Julian L. Wong use a "systems thinking" approach to show that energy efficiency measures are often the most cost-effective means for tackling climate change.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Talking stem cell research and policy with the co-chairs of the World Stem Cell Summit.

AND MUCH MORE...

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