The Progressive Movement - The Center for American Progress

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The Center for American Progress is a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action.

We are creating a long-term, progressive vision for Americaa vision that policy makers, thought-leaders and activists can use to shape the national debate and pass laws that make a difference.

As progressives we believe that America should be a country of boundless opportunitywhere all people can better themselves through education, hard work, and the freedom to pursue their dreams. We believe this will only be achieved with an open and effective government that champions the common good over narrow self-interest, harnesses the strength of our diversity, and secures the rights and safety of its people.

What is a Progressive? The Center for American Progress

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The Center for American Progress is a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action.

We are creating a long-term, progressive vision for Americaa vision that policy makers, thought-leaders and activists can use to shape the national debate and pass laws that make a difference.

As progressives we believe that America should be a country of boundless opportunitywhere all people can better themselves through education, hard work, and the freedom to pursue their dreams. We believe this will only be achieved with an open and effective government that champions the common good over narrow self-interest, harnesses the strength of our diversity, and secures the rights and safety of its people.

Apollo's Fire - Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy

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In 1961, President John F. Kennedy ignited America's Apollo Project and sparked a revolution in space exploration. Today the New Apollo Energy Project is poised to revolutionize the production of energy and thereby save our planet. This is a thoughtful, optimistic book, based on sound facts. No one before has tied together the concepts of economic growth and greenhouse gas reductions with such concrete examples. The co-authors, one a U.S. Congressman who is the primary sponsor of the New Apollo Energy Act, and the other the founder of the Apollo Alliance, have joined their experience, expertise, and passion for a clean energy future to lay out the path to stop global warming and gain energy independence. www.AMERICANPROGRESS.org

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The Global Common Good

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http://www.americanprogress.org/projects/commongood/

When is war justified? Is the use of torture ever acceptable? Do we have a moral responsibility to intervene against atrocities thousands of miles away? These are some of the issues addressed in a new book by policy experts and faith leaders, published by the Center for American Progress. Pursuing the Global Common Good argues that U.S. foreign policy must go beyond preconceived notions of national self-interest and security by including our ethical obligations to the global community. Whether arguing against unjust wars or for our responsibility to lead against global warming, these essays dispel the faulty view that our national interests conflict with our ethical obligations. To the contrary, they make a strong case that we can do better by doing good because our nation's self-interest and its moral responsibilities are intertwined.

This Week in Congress -9/17/07- Center for American Progress

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Ilia Rodriguez of the Center for American Progress preps you for the week's events on Capitol Hill. Iraq is among the issues CAP is keeping an eye on. For more information on what's going on with your government please see: http://www.americanprogress.org

What if our most powerful weapons were ideas?
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS

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Bush Speech on Iraq Surge: March is the New September

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The Center for American Progress sets the facts straight in advance of President Bush's speech to the nation September 13, 2007 on the troop surge policy in Iraq. The surge will end in 2008, not because it has been effective, but because the Army lacks sufficient troops and faces a military readiness crisis.

Featuring Larry Korb, Brian Katulis, Caroline Wadhams & Rand Beers

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/09/bush_prebuttal.html

 FOR MORE ON THE PROJECTED COSTS OF STAYING IRAQ PLEASE SEE: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/09/costs_chart.html

The Petraeus Report: CLAIM vs. FACT by CAP

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The Petraeus Report: CLAIM vs FACT by CAP

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/09/iraq_questions.html READ: Key Questions on the White House Report and Petraeus-Crocker Testimony by John Podesta, Brian Katulis & Lawrence Korb

General David Petraeus testifies before Congress on Monday & Tuesday on the troop surge in Iraq. The Center for American Progress presents the facts on Iraq.

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