3 Lessons the 2012 Election Taught Us About the Progressive Coalition VideoDecember 4, 2012 3 Lessons the 2012 Election Taught Us About the Progressive Coalition Ruy Teixeira explains why the 2008 presidential outcome was not a fluke and how the progressive coalition has made an impact in 2012. Dec 4, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The Need for Paid Sick Leave VideoAugust 16, 2012 The Need for Paid Sick Leave Sarah Jane Glynn explains the benefits of implementing paid sick leave for our nation's workers. Aug 16, 2012 Sarah Jane Glynn
How Reducing Soot Pollution Can Save Lives InteractiveAugust 9, 2012 How Reducing Soot Pollution Can Save Lives Dr. Christopher Lillis, an internal medicine doctor based in Virginia, explains why soot is hazardous to our public health, how it affects regular people, and the benefits of reducing soot pollution through new Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Aug 9, 2012 Dr. Christopher Lillis
The Carbon Pollution Rule and Global Warming VideoJune 18, 2012 The Carbon Pollution Rule and Global Warming Center for American Progress Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy Daniel J. Weiss explains why the Carbon Pollution Rule is important for the environment. Jun 18, 2012 Daniel J. Weiss
Why We Need A Stronger Volcker Rule VideoJune 5, 2012 Why We Need A Stronger Volcker Rule Jennifer Erickson explains what the Volcker Rule is and why it needs to be strengthened to prevent banks from taking risky investments with taxpayer dollars. Jun 5, 2012 Jennifer Erickson
Afghanistan’s Political Future VideoMay 17, 2012 Afghanistan’s Political Future Colin Cookman explains why the United States must focus on Afghanistan's political transition. May 17, 2012 Colin Cookman
Why Do Nations Fail? VideoApril 3, 2012 Why Do Nations Fail? Daron Acemoglu, MIT professor of economics and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book Why Nations Fail, explains how inequality threatens the United States and why we will overcome it. Apr 3, 2012 Daron Acemoglu
What to Do About Iran VideoMarch 14, 2012 What to Do About Iran Brian Katulis says that the administration's strategy of diplomacy and economic sanctions in Iran is working. Mar 14, 2012 Brian Katulis
Who Is Joseph Kony? VideoMarch 9, 2012 Who Is Joseph Kony? Sasha Lezhnev of the Enough Project, a Center for American Progress partner organization, explains who Joseph Kony is, what has been done to stop his brutal tactics and what still needs to be done to bring him to justice. Mar 9, 2012 Sasha Lezhnev
The Buffett Rule VideoFebruary 29, 2012 The Buffett Rule Center for American Progress Director of Fiscal Reform Seth Hanlon explains why the Buffett Rule is a fair and necessary element of tax reform. Feb 29, 2012 Seth Hanlon
What Can Be Done About High Gas Prices? VideoFebruary 23, 2012 What Can Be Done About High Gas Prices? Daniel J. Weiss explains why oil prices are so high and why conservative solutions like offshore drilling and the Keystone XL pipeline are misguided. Feb 23, 2012 Daniel J. Weiss
What China’s Leadership Transition Means for the United States VideoFebruary 10, 2012 What China’s Leadership Transition Means for the United States Center for American Progress China Analyst Melanie Hart explains what U.S. policymakers need to know about China's 2012 leadership transition. Feb 10, 2012 Melanie Hart
Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class VideoJanuary 23, 2012 Heather Boushey on How Inequality Threatens the Middle Class Center for American Progress Senior Economist Heather Boushey explains why a strong middle class is so important for America. Jan 23, 2012 Heather Boushey
Ruy Teixeira on the Path to 270 Electoral Votes VideoJanuary 10, 2012 Ruy Teixeira on the Path to 270 Electoral Votes Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Ruy Teixeira outlines the demographic and economic factors that will drive the 2012 presidential election. Jan 10, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The EPA’s New Toxic Air Regulations VideoDecember 21, 2011 The EPA’s New Toxic Air Regulations Carol Browner discusses the new air toxics standards from the EPA. Dec 21, 2011 Carol Browner
A Preview of the Durban Climate Change Conference VideoNovember 28, 2011 A Preview of the Durban Climate Change Conference Andrew Light explains the state of the world's efforts to combat climate change heading into the conference, what is on the agenda, and how leaders can make progress. Nov 28, 2011 Andrew Light
The State of America’s Veterans VideoNovember 10, 2011 The State of America’s Veterans Lawrence J. Korb discusses the state of America's veterans and the major issues they're facing right now. Nov 10, 2011 Lawrence J. Korb
Alabama Goes Extreme on Immigration VideoOctober 31, 2011 Alabama Goes Extreme on Immigration Marshall Fitz gives the basics on Alabama's super stringent law and its consequences for the state. Oct 31, 2011 Marshall Fitz
Diversity in the Senior Ranks of the Federal Government VideoOctober 20, 2011 Diversity in the Senior Ranks of the Federal Government Jitinder Kohli talks about the importance of increasing diversity in the highest levels of government. Oct 20, 2011 Jitinder Kohli
How to Help Somalia VideoOctober 3, 2011 How to Help Somalia John Norris talks about why we need to move beyond crisis response to crisis prevention in failed states. Oct 3, 2011 John Norris
Richard Caperton on the Energy Department’s Loan Guarantee Program ArticleSeptember 15, 2011 Richard Caperton on the Energy Department’s Loan Guarantee Program Richard Caperton on the importance and success of the Energy Department's loan guarantee program. Sep 15, 2011 Richard W. Caperton
What Is Fear, Inc.? VideoAugust 24, 2011 What Is Fear, Inc.? Faiz Shakir explains who's behind Islamophobia in America and how it's hurting the country. Aug 24, 2011 Faiz Shakir
Ensuring Afghanistan Can Stand on Its Own VideoAugust 24, 2011 Ensuring Afghanistan Can Stand on Its Own Brian Katulis, back from a recent trip to Afghanistan, explains why the United States needs a plan to help the country stand on its own after U.S. troops withdraw. Aug 24, 2011 Brian Katulis
Getting Defense Spending Under Control VideoAugust 11, 2011 Getting Defense Spending Under Control Lawrence J. Korb explains how defense fared in the debt ceiling deal, and why it's important to bring defense spending under control. Aug 11, 2011 Lawrence J. Korb