Reality Slowly Dawns on House Republicans
Michael Linden believes today’s vote to keep the federal government from shutting down this week is a welcome sign conservatives are starting to realize that their campaign rhetoric doesn’t translate well to governing.
ACTION FUND
Deficit Reduction on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable
Melissa Boteach shows how the House GOP budget cuts hit our neediest Americans the hardest. (CAP Action)
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.
VIDEO
On the Street, Without a Safety Net
A look at homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.
Race and Ethnicity | March 1, 2011
Black Power—The True Meaning of the Term, Then and Now
Sam Fulwood III considers the legacy of Muhammad Ali against the challenges faced by inner-city black mayors and now the first black president of the United States.Education | March 1, 2011
Race to the Top and Teacher Preparation
Strengthening teacher education is an essential part of any strategy to improve America’s primary and secondary
schools, writes Edward Crowe.Economic Outlook | February 28, 2011
Economic Snapshot for February 2011
Policymakers need to build on the success of past initiatives such as the Recovery Act to strengthen the labor market recovery, writes Christian E. Weller.Open & Accountable Government | February 28, 2011
Doing What Works Annual Report
The Doing What Works project launched in February 2010. This report provides a sampling of the project's accomplishments and a preview of what's ahead.Open & Accountable Government | March 1, 2011
Reorganizing Government to Promote Competitiveness
Jitinder Kohli and Jordan Eizenga examine the government’s ability to make policy and implement programs that promote competitiveness, and present four options for government reorganization.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- Giving Students the Gift of Time: Instituting a Financial Aid Waiting Period Before College Enrollment
- Oil Profits from Pump Pain: Big Oil Gains from Higher Prices While Families Pay the Price
- Crippling Care, Crippling Jobs: Conservative Plan to Cut Medicaid Would Cost Three Million Jobs
- What Would H.R. 1 Really Mean for Our Schools?: Education Cuts Would Disproportionately Affect Low-Income Students
- Social Networks, Privacy, and Freedom of Association: How Individual Rights Can Both Encourage and Reduce Uses of Personal Information
AT A GLANCE
Cuts in the GOP budget bill would prevent low-income children from accessing early learning opportunities. Read more here » (CAP Action)
ASK THE EXPERT
How Does Investment Help Economic Growth?
Adam Hersh talks about the importance of public investment, what areas of investment help economic growth, and how the Republicans' continuing resolution will impact economic growth.
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.
Principals’ Approaches to Developing Teacher Quality
Morgaen L. Donaldson aims to inform policymakers regarding how principals could exert a more positive influence on teacher quality.
- The Case for State Food Action Plans: Joel Berg and Joy Moses on food action plans and bringing states closer to reaching hunger and obesity-reduction goals.
- A More Proactive U.S. Approach to the Georgia Conflicts: Report from Samuel Charap and Cory Welt offers recommendations for beginning a conflict resolution process on the Georgia conflicts.
