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Quiz: What Does DOGE Know About You?

Your data isn’t just a file—it’s your life. Our tool shows how DOGE’s access puts your privacy and security at risk. See what’s exposed.
Open Technology Institute Brief
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Designed for Filing, Not for Families: Reimagining Tax Credit Delivery

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Defending the Department of Education

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Upcoming Events
Jun. 16th, 2025

Fair Play and Technological Innovation in Sports

Listen in on livly discussions centered on the impacts and consequences of technological innovation in sports.
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Dec. 4th, 2025

National Youth Apprenticeship Summit 2025

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Alexandria, VA
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May. 22nd, 2025

The House Reconciliation Bill Will Harm Student Parents

Congressional republicans are cutting financial aid and other supports that millions of student parents rely on to succeed in college
By: 
Ewaoluwa Obatuase
 and 
Richard Davis Jr.
Education Policy Blog Post
May. 22nd, 2025

Questions the Senate Should Have Asked ED’s Top Higher Education Policy Nominee

The Senate advanced the top higher education policy nominee without a hearing. Here are the questions the Senate should have asked.
By: 
Wesley Whistle
 and 
Antoinette Flores
Education Policy Blog Post
May. 21st, 2025

Higher Education Needs Funding Formulas

Colleges and universities cannot continue to rely upon funding models based on discrimination and inequality.
By: 
Matt Richmond
Education Policy Brief
May. 21st, 2025

Civic Assemblies in Action: Lessons on Civic Engagement from Fort Collins

In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents are participating in deliberative processes to determine the future of a piece of public land.
By: 
Hollie Russon Gilman
 and 
Sarah Jacob
Political Reform Blog Post
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