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Age Verification: The Complicated Effort to Protect Youth Online
Rather than better protecting youth online, recent age verification mandates may complicate the rights, privacy, and security of all users.
Open Technology Institute Report
Climate Migration’s Impact on Housing Security in the United States: Recommendations for Receiving Communities
Future of Land and Housing Report
Can Age Verification Help Kids Stay Safe Online?
Open Technology Institute Event
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Lessons from Russia’s War in Ukraine
Experts at New America weigh in on the conflict and what they see on the horizon for Ukraine and the world.
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Our Story
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Lessons from Russia’s War in Ukraine
Experts at New America weigh in on the conflict and what they see on the horizon for Ukraine and the world.
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Upcoming Events
May. 13th, 2024
[Online] Space Intersections Symposium
Exploring the political and religious rationales for space exploration and expansion.
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May. 13th, 2024
Arrival: My Favorite Movie with Shane Harris and Katherine Mangu-Ward
Shane Harris and Katherine Mangu-Ward discuss the move 'Arrival.'
Washington, D.C.
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May. 14th, 2024
[ONLINE] - Liminal Minorities: Religious Difference and Mass Violence in Muslim Societies
Join the Future Security Program as they welcome Güneş Murat Tezcür for a discussion of his new book.
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Recent Publications
May. 3rd, 2024
Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States
A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs in place that make paid leave benefits available to workers programs.
By:
Vicki Shabo
Better Life Lab Brief
May. 3rd, 2024
Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
A short primer on private-sector workers’ access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.
By:
Vicki Shabo
Better Life Lab Brief
May. 2nd, 2024
Q&A With California Leaders: Sona Grover on Supporting Immigrant Families in Silicon Valley
How one organization is partnering with local educators, schools, and community organizations to provide wrap around services and training f
By:
Sarah Jackson
Education Policy Blog Post
May. 1st, 2024
Beyoncé's Scholarships Shine Light on Shady Cosmetology School
Beyoncé is funding scholarships for a school with poor student outcomes and regulatory troubles.
By:
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
Education Policy Blog Post
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