Building on recent struggles in Congress to do more for the economy than pass the extension of unemployment insurance, NDN outlines a political and policy framework to take steps in 2010 that promote near-term job creation and economic growth.
Features
Despite the conventional wisdom that "angry" independents will determine the outcome of the 2010 elections, the fate of the Democratic Party in 2010 will be determined primarily by the votes of those who identify with it.
Republicans and Democrats are taking self-contradictory positions on extending the Bush-era tax cuts and the deficit, finds Rob Shapiro. However, by appealing to their traditional bases, Shapiro lays out a 'Washington compromise' on the budget.
On Tuesday July 27, NDN will host the U.S. Ambassador to the OECD, Karen Kornbluh, who will discuss recent research on youth unemployment and what the US is doing at the OECD to address the high levels of youth unemployment brought on by the Great Recession.
America needs to develop a consensus that every young American should graduate from college debt-free. Kalamazoo, Michigan has already made that promise a reality, and now the nation as a whole must make the same promise to all young Americans.
Recent Work
Michael Moynihan
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Fri, July 23
While the defeat of cap and trade this year postpones the longstanding project to put a price on carbon, it should not halt those who care about the environment, energy security and jobs from continuing to work to implement new solutions.
Samhir Vasdev
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Fri, July 23
As universities around the world adapt to the Internet Age, Georgetown professor Pablo Molina reminds us of the implications 21st-century technology has on the changing university landscape.
Simon Rosenberg
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Tue, July 20
Democrats may be in the process of reclaiming their lost vote, something that we have argued is more likely than an unreformed and reactionary GOP taking advantage of the recent Democratic slippage.
Kristian Ramos
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Fri, July 16
A common talking point for those who criticize the current Administration's stance on Immigration reform is that they do not currently enforce Federal Immigration laws. But federal prosecutions of immigrants have actually increased under President Obama's leadership.
Robert J. Shapiro
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Thu, July 15
President Obama must face the current reality: recovery is slower than expected and the possibility of a second recession, this time beginning in Europe, exists. However, by forcing his opponents to concede to sensible measures, Obama can still secure a successful economic legacy.
Jake Berliner
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Tue, July 13
NDN applauds last week’s announcement by the Obama Administration on its intent to renegotiate and push for Congressional approval of the Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements.
Sam duPont
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Tue, July 6
A new model of authoritarianism offers developing nations the trappings of democracy with the tight control of a dictatorship. But internet and mobile networks make it harder for governments to live in that middle ground, and will force countries to choose to be truly open or closed.
