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TikTok Goes MAGA? Lilian Coral on the Deeper Stakes of the TikTok Deal

Lilian Coral breaks down the TikTok deal using five key principles—and reveals why it’s more political patch than real tech policy.
Open Technology Institute Article In The Thread
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Redistricting School Systems Can Increase Funding Fairness and Decrease Segregation

Education Policy Report
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

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Upcoming Events
Oct. 24th, 2025

Everyday Democracy

Join New America and partners for a conversation with civic leaders from across the country advancing participatory governance.
Washington, DC
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Oct. 27th, 2025

Growing Readers in a World of Screens and AI

Join us to reflect on the past decade & the challenges innovators and educators face in today’s shifting literacy education landscape.
Washington, DC
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Oct. 28th, 2025

Achieving a State of Excellence in Higher Ed

Join a discussion on the challenges and opportunities highlighted in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide and Rankings.
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Recent Publications
Oct. 22nd, 2025

Workforce Pell: What You Need to Know

By: 
Wesley Whistle
Education Policy Blog Post
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Oct. 21st, 2025

Meeting the AI Moment: New America’s Civic AI Summit

An event prompting leaders from local and state governments, universities, and corporations to reimagine how AI can serve the public good.
By: 
Emily Tavenner
RethinkAI Blog Post
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Oct. 21st, 2025

Completing the Housing Innovation Loop: From Policy to Product Entrepreneurs

To translate policy progress into built homes, we need innovators developing repeatable, scalable systems.
By: 
Apoorva Pasricha
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
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Oct. 21st, 2025

Tax Land, Not Buildings, to Spur Development

If you want less of something, tax it. That's why easing taxes on buildings can help cities grow.
By: 
Greg Miller
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
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