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How AI and Other Technology Can Improve the Lives of People with Disabilities

Technology can be a lifeline—or a barrier. Users with disabilities explain how accessible design makes all the difference.
Teaching, Learning & Tech Article In The Thread
Crowds of onlookers gather after federal agents shot Alex Pretti on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ICE Wages the “War on Terror” in Minnesota

Future Security Article In The Thread

Empire of Madness

New America Fellows Event
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Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.
Highlights

Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.

We are dedicated to renewing
the promise of America

Read about our mission.

Upcoming Events
Feb. 4th, 2026

Disability Under Threat: Confronting Harmful Rhetoric and Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Join New America for a virtual forum on the impacts of recent HHS decisions on disabled people, caregivers, and families.
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Feb. 6th, 2026

The Wall Dancers

Join author Yi-Ling Liu for discussion of their new book, The Wall Dancers and learn more about China's online ecosystem.
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Feb. 10th, 2026

Coexisting with AI: Work, Love, and Play in a Changing World | A Conversation with Kay Firth-Butterfield

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Recent Publications
Feb. 3rd, 2026

The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet

By: 
Yi-Ling Liu
New America Fellows Book
Feb. 3rd, 2026

Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone

By: 
Khameer Kidia
New America Fellows Book
A worker helps assemble an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) for Eaton Fire survivors.
Feb. 3rd, 2026

A Year After the LA Wildfires, Is America Ready for the Next Climate Disaster?

Fellow Saket Soni talks about his forthcoming book, the state of disaster readiness in the U.S., and lessons learned from California.
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Saket Soni
New America Fellows Article In The Thread
Feb. 3rd, 2026

How Many College Students are Parents in Your State?

States can take action to better understand the student parent populations through data collection efforts.
By: 
Stephanie Baker
Education Policy Blog Post
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