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What TikTok Creators Need to Know About a U.S. Ban—@myteacherface Weighs In

New America’s Lilian Coral talks with @myteacherface about the creator economy and what a looming TikTok ban means for digital careers.
Open Technology Institute Article In The Thread
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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
Jul. 1st, 2025

What Is Civic Season And Why Civic Season Matters More Than Ever This Independence Day

This July 4th, Us@250’s Caroline Klibanoff talks Civic Season, modern patriotism, and the power of stories in shaping our nation’s future.
By: 
Caroline Klibanoff
Us@250 Initiative Article In The Thread
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Jul. 1st, 2025

Solutions Already Exist to Fill Housing Gaps for Veterans and Others in Need

Joanna Carr shares her experience finding housing for veterans with high care needs in Arizona.
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Joanna Carr
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
Jul. 1st, 2025

By the People: Expanding Citizen-Led Policy in the United States

Amid deepening political dysfunction and distrust, ballot initiatives offer a time-tested mechanism for democratic correction and renewal.
Political Reform Collections
A close-up look of voting signage in support of Issue 1, officially titled “The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety,” on November 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andrew Spear/Getty Images)
Jul. 1st, 2025

Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the 21st Century

This report explores opportunities and strategies for expanding ballot initiative access to more states.
By: 
Mark Schmitt
, 
Maresa Strano
, and 
Oscar Pocasangre
Political Reform Report
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