Topic: Center for American Progress

Genocide in Darfur: How Sudan covers it up

Genocide in Darfur may be a debated legal question, but there's no denying that Sudan is working to cover up its crimes against human rights there. 

Americans support 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal, new poll finds

The Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank, found that 54 percent of Americans polled say the 17-year-old 'don't ask, don't tell' law that forbids openly homosexual men and women from serving in the military should be reversed.

The great electric car race of 2010

This year, more automakers will roll out electric cars to American roadways.

To repeal 'don't ask, don't tell,' Obama has work ahead of him

President Obama on Wednesday renewed his campaign pledge to repeal the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy toward gays in the military. It's on his agenda for this year, but he didn't say how he'd pursue it.

Marines to aid Haitian earthquake relief. But who's in command?

Some 5,700 US marines and soldiers are expected to join Haitian earthquake relief efforts this weekend. The UN says its peacekeeping force should be in command. The US says no.

Four ways to tax Wall Street’s rich

As a first step, Congress may extend the estate tax. There are faster methods, too.

Pentagon plays catch-up as toll of repeat combat duty rises

A Department of Veterans Affairs study reports a three-fold increase in depression and post-traumatic stress after repeat combat duty, raising questions about the Pentagon’s ability to keep soldiers with combat-related psychological problems away from the front.

Beyond Obama's B+: How Democrats can hold the House in 2010

Job growth will be a key factor in whether voters let Democrats retain control of the House in 2010, says John Podesta, influential Democrat and CEO of Center for American Progress. Obama's approval rating will be another.

Levin: In Afghanistan, US should focus on training local forces

Sen. Carl Levin cited concerns about stress on the US military as the US decides its next steps in Afghanistan. Levin spoke at a Monitor breakfast Thursday.

White House jobs summit: Eight ideas to aid job growth

As the White House hosts a jobs summit Thursday, here are a range of ideas – from shorter work hours to a second stimulus – to fix the rising unemployment rate.

Obama's job summit challenge: creating jobs on a budget

President Obama's job summit this week brings together CEOs and economists to brainstorm on how to bring down the unemployment rate. The challenge: creating jobs while trying to control record deficits.

Obama's Afghanistan war speech partly a bid for more foreign troops

In his Afghanistan war speech Tuesday, Obama is expected to call for more US troops to fight. But he'll need as many as 10,000 new foreign troop commitments, too, to get to the force size military commanders say is needed.

China confronts global warming dilemma

China, the world leader in both economic growth and carbon emissions, faces the dilemma of how to respond to the challenges of global warming while not harming its robust economy.

Which states are innovative in education? A new report card.

The report card aims to highlight the sorts of innovations in education – such as an extended school day – that lead to better schools.

Iran nuclear deal: why the haggling might be different this time

Tehran cast doubt Friday on whether the Iran nuclear deal will proceed. But the Iranians are also dealing with an unstable political landscape – and with Obama, who wants to give diplomacy a chance.

McChrystal's Afghanistan comments: insightful or sedition?

The US commander in Afghanistan essentially dismissed one White House option as 'short-sighted.' Does civilian control of the military mean McChrystal should keep his mouth shut?

If health reform costs too much, should a ‘fail-safe’ kick in?

Obama has called for a mechanism that would trigger budget slashing if the health overhaul adds to the federal deficit.

Iraq attacks raise questions about US withdrawal

Violence reduced over the summer, but attacks surged in Baghdad and Ninewa Province and some US bases since American troops withdrew from the cities.

Labor targets young workers living at home, strapped for funds

US commander: Afghan situation 'serious' but winnable

Gen. Stanley McChrystal submitted his recommendations Monday for a revised strategy to turn around the conflict.

Army's new bid to promote mental health: 170 questions.

Starting this fall, every soldier will have to take a test designed to target potential mental or emotional problems caused by repeated deployments.

Coal lobbyists caught forging letters to Congress

G-8 issues September deadline for Iran

Obama warns Tehran to accept nuclear talks soon. Iran's crackdown on protesters may be hardening US policy.

How to end 'Don't ask, don't tell'

The policy that keeps gays from serving openly undermines military readiness and does not make sense practically, financially, or morally. So what is holding the administration back?