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InProgress: A Weekly reCAP
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Culture of Power

The prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in the United States has become the focus of a national conversation. From the meteoric rise of the #MeToo movement, to a U.S. Supreme Court nomination fight made contentious by sexual assault allegations, to President Donald Trump's dismissive attacks on survivors' stories and more than two dozen women alleging his own misconduct over decades, the discussion around how GBV claims are handled and how to combat it has led people all across the country to speak out. GBV affects us all, and different forms of GBV reach across many disciplines-from women's rights to employment, health care, gun violence prevention, immigration, economic policy, racial justice, LGBTQ rights, disability rights, education reform, and more. Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of this problem, the Center for American Progress tapped the expertise of multiple policy teams in order to take a holistic look at the strategies and interventions that could have real impact, with the goal of surfacing the underlying, interconnected narratives around sex, gender identity, and power that fuel GBV.

This report is the culmination of a yearslong effort to focus squarely on how to transform a culture of power-in our workplaces, schools, and other institutions-that consistently works to disadvantage women, gender minorities, and all those who do not adhere to expected gender norms, and to instead embrace a broader understanding of gender equality and empowerment and institutional change.

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In the Spotlight :
Beyond Our Borders But Within Our Control
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On October 17, 2019, members of the Sinaloa cartel took to the streets of Culiac?n armed with assault weapons, demanding the release of the recently arrested Ovidio Guzm?n L?pez, son of Joaqu?n "El Chapo" Guzm?n. Outgunned by the massive stockpiles of assault weapons, Mexican military forces were forced to relent and release Guzm?n L?pez to end the bloodshed. And unfortunately, these events are not uncommon. This breakdown of the rule of law has exposed a harsh truth: Cartel members are armed with weapons capable of defeating Mexico's military forces. So where did these massive stockpiles of guns come from? According to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the vast majority of guns recovered in crimes in Mexico since 2009 came from the United States.

The mass proliferation of U.S. guns is responsible for devastating communities within the United States as well as fueling gun violence beyond our borders. Without action from the United States to address its weak gun laws, the country will continue to be complicit in the destruction of lives at home and abroad.

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Major Stories This Week
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Embrace the Union
America's approach to the European Union over the past several decades has oscillated from ambivalence to hostility. With the world witnessing an autocratic resurgence, the United States must find a new approach to revive and rebuild the transatlantic alliance.
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5 Questions About the Commission on Unalienable Rights
Last week marked the first official meeting of the U.S. Department of State's new Commission on Unalienable Rights. Unfortunately, so far, the commission has created more questions than answers, as well as cause for alarm.
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A Balanced Approach to Charters
Policymakers should adopt a balanced approach to modernizing the Charter Schools Program, focusing on encouraging smart growth, helping existing charter schools improve, and confronting the challenges in the charter sector.
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An International Climate Road Map
Withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement is the most visible of the Trump administration's long list of irresponsible climate change policy actions. Much work awaits the next administration, but luckily, an achievable road map is within reach.
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November 5
Advancing Good Governance in a Time of Crisis: U.S.-Japan Support for Universal Values in Asia

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CAP in the News
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The Guardian
A win against Isis can't mask fundamental problems in the US response to terrorism, op-ed by CAP's Michael Fuchs
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MarketWatch
Here's how much Corporate America's paying in taxes after Trump's cuts
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