Popular Uprisings
The United States can play a key leadership role in helping the Arab world address decades-long problems.
» One Month into the Arab World’s Popular Uprisings by Brian Katulis
» Qaddafi's Last Stand? by John Norris and Sarah Margon
Race to the Bottom
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s agenda so far is antibusiness and antijobs, writes Kate Gordon.
Egypt's Transition
CAP's recommendations for next steps on Egypt.
Recovery Act Reflections
CAP looks back at the Recovery Act on its two-year anniversary.
» Accomplishments of the Recovery Act by Heather Boushey
» The Most Important Energy Bill in American History by Bracken Hendricks and Jorge Madrid
VIDEO
On the Street, Without a Safety Net
A look at homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.
Race and Ethnicity | February 22, 2011
The Silent Decline
Hundreds of communities across the country are experiencing a natural decrease in population, writes Sam Fulwood III. And it’s likely to get worse with cuts to vital programs.Open & Accountable Government | February 22, 2011
Infographic: Tax Breaks vs. Budget Cuts
Donna Cooper explains why tax breaks should get just as much scrutiny during the budget process as other items.Labor & Work | February 22, 2011
Is Job Creation in Haiti an Obstacle to Reconstruction?
Current job-creation efforts in Haiti after the earthquake are halting the reconstruction process and need to be re-examined, write Henriette Lunde and Amsale Temesgen.Poverty & Mobility | February 22, 2011
House Republicans Target America’s Most Vulnerable
The Center for American Progress examines the cost of taking a hatchet rather than a scalpel to the federal budget.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- Public Backs Infrastructure Investment: Public Opinion by Ruy Teixeira
- Federal Executive Ranks Get Ready for Reform: OMB and OPM Announce Changes to Senior Executive Service
- Guiding Principles for Just Jobs: Important New U.N. Framework Forthcoming Soon on Business and Human Rights
- A Forecast for Disaster: Stormy Conditions Await if NOAA Funding Is Cut
- A Real Tea (Pity) Party: Think Again by Eric Alterman
AT A GLANCE
The Treasury forfeits a substantial amount of revenue by not taxing the gain on assets held until death. Read more here »
ASK THE EXPERT
What Did the Recovery Act Accomplish?
Heather Boushey talks about why the Recovery Act was passed, whether it did what it was supposed to do, and what we can learn from the experience.
PUBLICATIONS
Return on Educational Investment
Report from Ulrich Boser presents findings from a yearlong study of the efficiency of the nation’s public education system.
Beyond Recovery
Recommendations for a regional ecosystem restoration plan to help coastal communities recover their past strength and provide the building blocks for a new, more diversified economic growth strategy.
- Talking It Up: How the Federal Government Can Implement Automatic Foreclosure Mediation to Help Homeowners, Lenders, Investors, and Taxpayers
- Profiting from Health Care: Julie Margetta Morgan and Ellen-Marie Whelan investigate for-profit colleges' claims of contributing to our health care workforce.
