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A 'Downward Spiral' in Afghanistan

A 'Downward Spiral' in Afghanistan

National Intelligence Estimate warns of “downward spiral” and other problems in Afghanistan, write Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, and Jenny Shin.

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The Straight Facts on Women in Poverty

The Straight Facts on Women in Poverty

Women are more likely to be poor than men, but Alexandra Cawthorne outlines solutions that would help.

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Millennial Economics

Millennial Economics: It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White (or Hispanic)

CAPAF study from Amanda Logan and David Madland shows that young adults' opinions on the economy are becoming more alike and more progressive.

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Passing the Rescue Package Isn’t Enough

Oversight and further steps will be key to the rescue bill’s success, write Michael Ettlinger and Andrew Jakabovics.

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The Greening of Newark

Mayor Cory Booker gives an inside look into how Newark is transforming its economy with green jobs and spaces.

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Interactives | October 10, 2008

The Week in Photos

This week, CAP investigated how the economic crisis is affecting the improverished and reviewed new developments in national security.
Religion & Values | October 9, 2008

The Religious Generation Gap

The Young and the Faithful survey finds that young religious voters hold more progressive views than their older counterparts, writes Rev. Susan Thistlethwaite.
Public Opinion | October 10, 2008

Just Say No to Social Security Privatization

Polls show Americans don’t want privatized Social Security. They want more security, not less, writes Ruy Teixeira.
Poverty & Mobility | October 9, 2008

Winter Forecast for Low-Income Families

This winter, the weather will be colder, and home heating will be more expensive. This is bad news for low-income families, writes Joy Moses.
Energy & Environment | October 9, 2008

Don't Forget the Climate Crisis

In the midst of the financial crisis, it’s important to remember that failing to solve the climate crisis will lead to severe consequences as well, writes Alexandra Kougentakis.

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Making Students More College-Ready and Colleges More Student-Ready Louis Soares talks about why the United States is struggling in higher education, and how we can boost degree completion rates

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The Coldest Days of the Cold War

The Coldest Days of the Cold War The next U.S. president can learn much from looking at that time and the approaches of Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy.

Green Recovery

Green Recovery John D. Podesta unveils a new program to create good jobs and build a low-carbon economy.

  • One Simple Step for Equality: States prove that the federal government can offer domestic partner benefits with ease, write Winnie Stachelberg, Josh Rosenthal, and Claire Stein-Ross.
  • Take a Walk on the Supply Side: Michael Ettlinger and John Irons outline the failures of supply side economic policies, which have not delivered economic success on par with progressive policies.

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