Fall 2008 - An Agenda for the New President

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Human Rights

Restoring U.S. Credibility on Human Rights

by John Shattuck

U.S. credibility on human rights can be restored when our government's policies reflect our nation's values.

Federal Government

Restoring Separation of Powers

by Erwin Chemerinsky

The Bush administration asserted an unprecedented scope of unchecked executive power. The Obama presidency must renounce such claims and restore separation of powers among the three branches of government.

Human Rights

Your National Security Agenda

by Virginia Sloan and Becky Monroe

To strengthen national security, the new administration must take action to restore commitment to the constitutional principles that have always made us safe and strong.

Immigration

Immigration and American Values: Some Initial Steps for a New Administration

by Lucas Guttentag

The new administration should move assertively through executive action to reject last-minute Bush initiatives and to adopt policies that restore fairness, preserve constitutional values, and lay the foundation for system change.

Human Rights

Religious Freedom and Church-State Separation

by C. Welton Gaddy

President Obama can help strengthen our nation's commitment to religious freedom by giving this constitutional provision his attention, affirmation, and support.

Human Rights

To: President Barack Obama From: Barbara L. Arnwine Subject: Civil Rights Agenda Recommendations for the New Administration

by Barbara R. Arnwine

The Obama administration has the opportunity to rejuvenate our nation's stature and leadership role worldwide by making equality and opportunity the centerpiece of the role of the federal government.

Human Rights

What Women Need: A Policy Agenda for the New Administration

by Marcia D. Greenberger and Jocelyn F. Samuels

The new administration needs to address the challenges women face in every aspect of their lives to improve their lives and opportunities.

Human Rights

Ending Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

by Kate Kendell

Existing federal legislation measures should be enforced and interpreted to protect individual rights, including those of LGBT people.

Government Benefits

To: President Barack Obama From: Cynthia G. Brown Subject: Public Education from Pre-Kindergarten through High School

by Cynthia G. Brown

Realizing the right to a quality education is the civil rights struggle of the twenty-first century and must be a high priority for the new administration.

ACA (Health Care Reform)

Divided We Fail: Leaders Urge Action on Health-Care Reform

by William D. Novelli

The Obama administration needs to work toward a plan to create a twenty-first century health system that will expand access to coverage; improve affordability and value; and increase quality, efficiency, and health outcomes.

Human Rights

Making the Economy Work Again

by David Madland

President Obama should introduce a bold economic agenda with short-term initiatives that get the economy back on track and long-term investments that promote sustainable growth, spur innovation, strengthen working families, and reestablish progressive global leadership.

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Fall 2008 - An Agenda for the New President

Introduction: An Agenda for the New President

Featured

Restoring U.S. Credibility on Human Rights

Restoring Separation of Powers

Your National Security Agenda

Immigration and American Values: Some Initial Steps for a New Administration

Religious Freedom and Church-State Separation

To: President Barack Obama From: Barbara L. Arnwine Subject: Civil Rights Agenda Recommendations for the New Administration

What Women Need: A Policy Agenda for the New Administration

Ending Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

To: President Barack Obama From: Cynthia G. Brown Subject: Public Education from Pre-Kindergarten through High School

Divided We Fail: Leaders Urge Action on Health-Care Reform

Making the Economy Work Again

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Fall 2008 - An Agenda for the New President

Introduction: An Agenda for the New President

Featured

Restoring U.S. Credibility on Human Rights

Restoring Separation of Powers

Your National Security Agenda

Immigration and American Values: Some Initial Steps for a New Administration

Religious Freedom and Church-State Separation

To: President Barack Obama From: Barbara L. Arnwine Subject: Civil Rights Agenda Recommendations for the New Administration

What Women Need: A Policy Agenda for the New Administration

Ending Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

To: President Barack Obama From: Cynthia G. Brown Subject: Public Education from Pre-Kindergarten through High School

Divided We Fail: Leaders Urge Action on Health-Care Reform

Making the Economy Work Again

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