The Debate Continues
Failing to raise the debt limit would have disastrous consequences.
»Misleading America About the Debt Limit
»Failing to Raise the Debt Limit Would Harm the Poor and People of Color
REPORT
Agents of Change
Cynthia G. Brown, Frederick M. Hess, Daniel K. Lautzenheiser, and Isabel Owen examine state education agencies and recommend ways for these agencies to help public schools better serve our children.
Bad for Your Vacation
The House’s new bill cuts key environmental programs and puts your favorite travel spots in jeopardy.
»Slideshow: Wet, Hot, Dirty American Summer
»'The Time Is Now' For Air Toxics Rules (Think Progress)
REPORT
Health Care for Small Businesses
Terry Gardiner and Isabel Perera provide a roadmap for states, policymakers, health reform advocates, and small-business leaders as they begin to set up health exchanges for businesses.
VIDEO
The Transition in Afghanistan
A look at the implications of the troop drawdown in Afghanistan and what it means for U.S. foreign policy.
Media | July 28, 2011
'Bad Things Happen Someplace, Muslims Involved'
The rush to blame Norway’s attacks on Islamic terrorists is yet another example of how little contemporary conservatives like the Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin care about truth, writes Eric Alterman.Energy & Environment | July 28, 2011
FERC Helps Line Up Clean Energy Projects with New Rule
FERC is driving the clean energy investment agenda with Order 1000, which paves the way for new renewable energy transmission lines, says Richard Caperton.Federal Budget | July 26, 2011
2011 Fiscal Summit: Solutions for America's Future
John Podesta outlines recommendations from CAP's long-term budget plan, which would help address America's fiscal challenges.Economic Outlook | July 27, 2011
Closing the Wealth Gap
Camille Busette offers recommendations for building wealth in low-income communities of color as a new Pew report confirms the gap between these groups and whites widened in the Great Recession.Energy & Environment | July 27, 2011
For God and a Greener Country
Communities of faith are taking steps to protect the earth.ALSO FROM THE CENTER
- What Diversity Teaches Us: The Importance of America’s Endangered Diversity Education Programs
- A Bipartisan Call for “What Works” Budgeting: Future Budget Cuts Should Be Guided by Evidence, Not Politics
- Budget Bullets: Agricultural Subsidies: Billions of Dollars in Agricultural Subsidies Would Be Better Spent on Deficit Reduction
- The Latest Attack on Women’s Reproductive Health: Conservatives Attempt to Reinstate the Global Gag Rule
- Addressing the Long-Term Budget Deficit: Testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance on 'Perspectives on Deficit Reduction: A Review of Key Issues'
AT A GLANCE
Pouring billions of dollars into Pakistan’s security sector has done little to address the country’s endemic poverty and weak governance Read more here »
ASK THE EXPERT
Where Else Do Gay and Transgender Americans Face Discrimination Besides Work?
Crosby Burns talks about discrimination against gay and transgender Americans in housing, health care, and public accommodations and how we can combat it.
PUBLICATIONS
“Bundling” Payment for Episodes of Hospital Care
Harriet L. Komisar, Judy Feder, and Paul B. Ginsburg offer guidance for designing a pilot program for bundling Medicare payments.
- The Ryan Medicaid Plan: The Medicaid changes in the Ryan budget plan would have extraordinary implications not only for poor individuals but for a very broad swath of middle-class families, writes Scott Lilly.
- Snapshot of SIG: Jessica Quillin examines implementation of the School Improvement Grant program in California, Illinois, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
- Charting New Territory: Melissa Lazarín explores the role of charter schools in turning around the nation’s lowest-performing high schools.
