New America

The Hidden Impact of Federal Budget Cuts: What Families and States Stand to Lose

Recent efforts to curb federal spending have generated a lot of news. But few Americans are aware of the massive cuts nestled within.
New America Blog Post
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The Alliance Dividend: How NATO’s Factory Floor Revival Is Rewiring Transatlantic Power

Future Frontlines Brief
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The Supreme Court Gave DOGE Access to Your Most Sensitive Data

Open Technology Institute Article In The Thread
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Upcoming Events
Jul. 16th, 2025

Katrina’s America: 20 Years Since the Storm

Two decades after Katrina, experts reflect on its lasting impact on policy, race, climate, and culture—and what it means for America today.
Washington, D.C.
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Jul. 24th, 2025

State Approaches to Youth Apprenticeship: Part Two

Three state-level leaders will share their approaches to scaling youth apprenticeship programs.
Online Only
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Save the Date for the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit
Dec. 4th, 2025

National Youth Apprenticeship Summit 2025

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Alexandria, VA
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Recent Publications
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Jul. 2nd, 2025

Why Electoral Reform is Key to the Abundance Agenda

Proportional representation would provide stronger incentives to pursue the ambitious projects that the abundance agenda envisions.
By: 
Oscar Pocasangre
Political Reform Blog Post
Jul. 2nd, 2025

Columbus, Ohio: Innovative Pathways to a Comprehensive Eviction Dataset

EDRN partners at the Ohio State University created a pathway to accessing court eviction data in an ongoing manner.
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
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Jul. 1st, 2025

Reducing Homelessness in San Francisco Takes Services, Not Arrests

San Francisco’s public camping crackdowns are a misguided approach for housing stability.
By: 
Fanilla Cheng
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
Jul. 1st, 2025

The Quest for Tech and Manufacturing Sovereignty

In today’s digital arms race, tech sovereignty is the battleground for economic power and political influence, argues Nii Simmonds.
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Nii Simmonds
Planetary Politics Article/Op-Ed
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