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Weller, and Divya Vijay Economy The Coronavirus Crisis Highlights the Weaknesses in Iran’s Government—and Trump’s Iran Policy Iran’s central role as an epicenter for the global spread of COVID-19 adds yet another complication onto the already complex set of questions surrounding U.S. policy toward Tehran. By Brian Katulis and Peter Juul Foreign Policy and Security Foreign Policy and Security 3 Ways the New Coronavirus Is a Stress Test for Regional Security and Politics in Asia The new coronavirus has the potential to undermine and upend politics in Asia and makes clear the need for urgent action and global coordination. By Michael Fuchs and Haneul Lee Foreign Policy and Security Events Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00am - 12:15pm A Progressive Asia Policy Out of an abundance of caution, this event and all future events will only be available via an online livestream. Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with leading experts on how the United States and its allies can work together to contend with China’s rise and what progressive U.S. foreign policy in the region should prioritize in the coming years. 1333 H St NW, Washington, DC Center for American Progress Reproductive Justice Integrating a Reproductive Justice Framework in Climate Research As the connection between climate change and women’s health and well-being is better elucidated, it is important that researchers also utilize a reproductive justice framework. By Osub Ahmed Women Democracy and Government How Partisan Gerrymandering Limits Access to Health Care States can receive federal funding to expand Medicaid eligibility, but gerrymandering keeps hundreds of thousands of people uninsured. By Alex Tausanovitch and Emily Gee Democracy and Government Trump’s Politicization of the Justice System Donald Trump’s attacks on the legitimacy of America’s legal system are growing increasingly dangerous and brazen. By Maggie Jo Buchanan Courts Trump and McConnell’s Political Judges in Wake of Impeachment Post-impeachment, President Trump and his Senate allies continue to corrupt American democracy by supporting ideological extremists who are opposed to core voting rights. By Maggie Jo Buchanan Courts Economy From Giveaways to Investments Place-based economic development policies must prioritize communities over corporations. By Zoe Willingham Economy Progressive Pulse Immigration Profile Series: Sandra Avalos For-Profit Colleges Are Using Instagram to Scam Young, Single Moms Greenbelt, MD—and Our Country—Needs Young People to Vote Generation Progress I Gave Up My “Poor People” Foods. But I’m Keeping Soda. I Ate Lobster On Food Stamps. It Was Delicious. 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