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Founded by social scientist and author Daniel Yankelovich and former Secretary of State Cyrus Vance
 
 
In the Spotlight  
Oil Prices Up, Job Losses Continue


Employers cut jobs for the sixth straight month, according to new labor statistics, while oil hit a record $145 per barrel. As the treasury secretary warns that there's "no quick fix" to the economy, surveys find eight in 10 Americans think the economy is getting worse, and four in 10 say their own standard of living has declined.
 
As the nation celebrates the Fourth of July, what does patriotism mean for most Americans?
A Mission of the Heart: principals tell us what it takes to transform tough schools.
Rethinking Retirement: a webcast of our June 25th panel discussion on an issue affecting all ages.
 
FACING UP TO THE
Nation's Finances
A non-partisan project on the long-term challenges of the federal budget
The U.S. government is living beyond its means--way beyond its means.

Facing Up events are scheduled for New Hampshire, Maine, and Tennessee.

Stay on top of the budget debate with the Facing Up blog.
 
 
ISSUE GUIDES
Public Agenda's nonpartisan Issue Guides distill facts and analysis from major news and public opinion sources.

     
RESEARCH STUDIES
Public Agenda's research probes beneath superficial responses to discover not only what Americans think about important issues but why they hold their views and what they want to see happen.

     
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Public engagement brings together diverse members of the public to address tough issues through dialogue, deliberation and new forms of collaboration.

 
 
  

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