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Trump’s TikTok and the Growing State of Authoritarianism

Lilian Coral explains Trump’s TikTok deal, implications for users, and the blurred line between national security and civil liberties online
Open Technology Institute Article In The Thread
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How AI and Other Technology Can Improve the Lives of People with Disabilities

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

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Upcoming Events
Mar. 2nd, 2026

A Quarter of U.S. Homes Cost Under $200,000. Why Can’t Families Buy Them?

Join discussion of how to repair the financing barriers contributing to the housing crisis.
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Mar. 3rd, 2026

In Sickness and In Health

Listen in as author Laura Mauldin discusses her new book and calls for a radical reimagining of care.
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Mar. 4th, 2026

When Nuclear Danger Becomes Background Noise: A Conversation with W.J. (“Bill”) Hennigan and Amy J. Nelson

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Recent Publications
Feb. 25th, 2026

Emergent and Scripted: Debunking Either/Or False Choices about Pre-K Curricula

This post takes on the following false dichotomies: emergent or highly scripted, spontaneous or deliberate, exploratory or content-focused
By: 
Noelani Mussman
Education Policy Blog Post
Feb. 25th, 2026

Spotlighting Gender, Work, Family, and Care at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

Our entertainment initiative was excited to start the year by participating in three official events at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
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Jasmine Heyward
Better Life Lab Blog Post
Feb. 25th, 2026

Play and Academics: Debunking Either/Or False Choices about Pre-K Curricula

This post takes on the following false dichotomies: play or academic, child-initiated or teacher-directed, comprehensive or domain-specific
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
Feb. 25th, 2026

Workforce Pell Is a State Data Policy

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Wesley Whistle
Education Policy Blog Post
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