Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. According to a new report released today by the Center for American Progress, conservative governors and legislatures across the country are lashing out at state supreme courts that rule in favor of equal funding for education. In response to judicial rulings in favor of students, lawmakers[Read More…]
Analysis
How the United States Should Proceed with Sanctions on Russia and Support for Ukraine
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, as congressional deliberations and meetings between President Barack Obama and his counterparts in Europe lay the groundwork for a U.S. response that simultaneously imposes sanctions on Russia and provides support to Ukraine, the Center for American Progress released a set of recommendations that should be[Read More…]
Analysis of Italy’s New ‘Bulldozer’ Prime Minister Ahead of President Obama’s Visit
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Today, as President Barack Obama prepares to meet with Italy’s new prime minister, Matteo Renzi, the Center for American Progress released an analysis highlighting his background and, more importantly, his plans to reform Italy’s politics and revive its struggling economy. “As progressive leaders, I hope that[Read More…]
NEW WHITE HOUSE REPORT: The Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage on Women and the Importance of Ensuring a Robust Tipped Minimum Wage
“Most people who would get a raise if we raise the minimum wage are not teenagers on their first job – their average age is 35. A majority of lower-wage jobs are held by women. These Americans are working full-time, often supporting families, and if the minimum wage had kept[Read More…]
Poll: Marijuana Ballot Measures Likely To Increase Overall Voter
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Marijuana-related initiatives are likely to increase voter turnout, according to polling data released by George Washington University. Nearly four out of ten participants in the nationwide survey said that they would be “much more likely” to go to the polls[Read More…]
Study: Drug Dogs Most Likely To Err In Traffic Stop Scenarios
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Dogs trained to detect the presence of illegal drugs are most likely to provide false alerts in situations involving the search of a motor vehicle, according to the findings of a study published online in the journal Forensic Science International.[Read More…]
Why Males Stray More than Females
UK–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2014. Do males have more to gain than females from mating with additional partners? The theory that they do, and that this can help to explain different sex roles observed in the males and females of many species, is known as ‘Bateman’s principles‘, named after the work of[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Report Examines Changes in State and Local Immigration Laws
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. Today, the Center for American Progress released a new analysis that looks at the evolution of immigration laws in states around the country. The report examines the significant role that states and localities play in regulating the lives of immigrant residents. In the past decade, state[Read More…]
Four Years Later: Are Race to the Top States on Track?
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. A new report released today by the Center for American Progress provides an analysis of the U.S. Department of Education’s most recent evaluation data measuring the progress of the 12 states participating in Phases 1 and 2 of Race to the Top. Race to the Top, or RTT,[Read More…]
New Analysis on the U.S.-China Relationship Ahead of Next Week’s 3rd Nuclear Security Summit
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2014. Today, as President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet next week on the sidelines of the third Nuclear Security Summit in the Netherlands, the Center for American Progress released an analysis from Senior Fellow Nina Hachigian on the current state of[Read More…]
