In case you missed it, here are Progressive Fix’s highlights from the past week:
- PPI Policy Memo, “Campaign Finance Reform 2.0: A Small-Donor Approach to Fixing the System,” Daniel Weeks
This policy paper endeavors to set the stage for meaningful campaign finance reform by providing an analytical framework that is better suited to the times. Read more…
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“Charter Schools 2.0,” Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)
I believe we need to develop the 2.0 version of federal investment in charter schools. While we should continue supporting the Charter School Program, which helps start-ups, we must now focus on scaling up successful innovation – the proven models that we know get the job done in schools across the country. Read more…
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“Has Political Polarization Really Been One-Dided?” Scott Winship
Ever since Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson’s Off Center, all good progressives know that the growing political polarization has been one-sided, with Republicans pulling public policy “off center” through various nefarious means. Right? Read more…
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“Will Liberals Really Kill Health Reform?” Will Marshall
The never-ending story of health care reform took another turn for the weird this week. Read more…
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“Dispatch From Copenhagen: Obama, Kyoto, and the Prospects for a Deal,” Robert Stavins
First things first: Let’s start with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s announcement today regarding U.S. funding for developing countries. Read more…
