Progressive Priorities for a More Perfect Union
The Center for American Progress lays out the principal goals that we would like President Obama to address in his speech to Congress and our country. » Read more here.
Deficit reduction: Finding Realistic Deficit Reduction by Michael Ettlinger
Economic competitiveness: Exceptionally American Competitiveness by Sarah Rosen Wartell, Ed Paisley, and Kate Gordon
Education: Education Priority Number One for Congress in 2011: Reauthorize ESEA
Health reform: Touting the Benefits of Health Reform by Karen Davenport
Immigration: Smarter Enforcement, More Targeted Measures by Marshall Fitz and Angela Maria Kelley
Energy: Clean Energy Progress Without Congress by Daniel J. Weiss
Defense budget: Scale Back the Defense Budget by Lawrence J. Korb and Laura Conley
Afghanistan: Outlining a Strategy for Peace by Caroline Wadhams
Race and Ethnicity | January 25, 2011
DREAM to Nightmare for Stellar Student
Sam Fulwood III talks with Mario Perez, whose black fraternity brothers are rallying to prevent his deportation.Immigration | January 25, 2011
Local Immigration Enforcement Costs by the Numbers
Cities and states are spending millions defending their anti-immigration laws in court. Open & Accountable Government | January 25, 2011
Insourcing “Inherently Governmental” Work Will Save Money
“Insourcing” jobs from contractors back to the permanent federal workforce should be a priority for the military, writes Pratap Chatterjee.Economic Outlook | January 24, 2011
Gutting American Productivity and Competitiveness
Adam Hersh examines the draconian cuts to our nation’s critical innovation programs—cuts that would gut jobs growth now and in the future.Public Opinion | January 24, 2011
The Public on Repeal: Not So Fast
The House acted quickly to repeal health reform, but the public isn’t totally on board, writes Ruy Teixeira.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- Unconstitutional and Costly: The High Price of Local Immigration Enforcement
- The State of Communities of Color in the U.S. Economy : A Snapshot as We Enter 2011
- U.S.-China Energy Dealmaking: Recent Presidential Summit Yields Solid Results
- Jobs and Competitiveness Front and Center: President Obama Unveils Critical New Council
- Chopping Down the Roots of Innovation: Proposed Cuts Threaten Our Future
AT A GLANCE
The gap between white and nonwhite homeownership rates remains significant at the end of the decade. Read more here »
ASK THE EXPERT
The State of Communities of Color in 2011
Christian Weller explains the state of communities of color after the Great Recession and what policies can help them in the recovery.
PUBLICATIONS
The 'Dual Eligible' Opportunity
Karen Davenport, Renée Markus Hodin, and Judy Feder discuss how to improve care and reduce costs for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Achieving Accountable and Affordable Care: David M. Cutler and Judy Feder break down how to how to design and structure accountable care organizations.
- Building It Up, Not Tearing It Down: A Progressive Approach to Strengthening Social Security
