REPORT
Inclusive Capitalism for the American Workforce
Richard B. Freeman, Joseph R. Blasi, and Douglas L. Kruse on how to restore the relation between worker incomes and economic growth.
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
VIDEO
On the Street, Without a Safety Net
A look at homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.
Education | March 2, 2011
Protecting the Federal Investment in Higher Education
The gainful employment rule protects student and taxpayer investment in higher education.Energy & Environment | March 2, 2011
Climate Games
Global warming video games offer a fun way for users to test solutions to environmental problems.Labor & Work | March 2, 2011
Just Jobs Depend on a Strong Labor Movement
Liv Torres discusses the challenges international labor is up against as it strives to create better working conditions worldwide.Open & Accountable Government | March 2, 2011
Tax Expenditure of the Week: Tax-Exempt Bonds
Jordan Eizenga and Seth Hanlon explain the $37 billion federal tax break designed to help state and local governments, but which also generates a windfall to wealthy investors.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.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- Race to the Top and Teacher Preparation: Analyzing State Strategies for Ensuring Real Accountability and Fostering Program Innovation
- Economic Snapshot for February 2011: Christian E. Weller on the State of the Economy
- Doing What Works Annual Report : A Year of Accomplishments and a Preview of What's Ahead
- Reorganizing Government to Promote Competitiveness: The Key Recommendations from “A Focus on Competitiveness: Restructuring Policymaking for Results”
- Giving Students the Gift of Time: Instituting a Financial Aid Waiting Period Before College Enrollment
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.
Social Networks, Privacy, and Freedom of Association
Peter Swire explores the intersection of privacy and freedom of association in this report.
- Restoring Tricare: The cost of military health care could eventually begin to divert funding away from other crucial national security initiatives, write Lawrence Korb, Laura Conley, and Alex Rothman.
- Making Health Reform Work: Antitrust enforcement needs to be a tool and not an obstacle to improving our health care system, writes David Balto.
