Unvarnished
Sarah Maslin Nir discusses documenting conditions in New York City nail salons and the challenges of contemporary labor reporting.
In-Person
6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT
Civic Hall
156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010
Events
New America is proud to serve as a gathering place for events—both online and in-person—to exchange ideas, spotlight new research, and engage with diverse perspectives. Every year, New America’s events bring together thousands of people across sectors and disciplines to help shape policy discussions and drive solutions to real-world challenges.
Contested Terrain: The Future of Afghan Women
With the U.S. military withdrawing and a new government in place, how will women be affected by Afghanistan’s moment of transition?
In-Person
12:15PM – 1:45PM EDT
New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
This is How We Fought in Gaza
In the 50-day operation in Gaza, loose rules of engagement that were often interpreted as carte blanche to shoot anything that moved.
In-Person
6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT
New America NYC
199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012
The Great Skills Race
Join us for a lively discussion among leaders about what it takes to develop skills needed to participate in our economy.
In-Person
10:30AM – 12PM EDT
New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Less Than 9 to 5
In an age of simultaneously increasing flexibility and vulnerability, how are workforce and wage trends impacting families?
In-Person
6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT
New America NYC
199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012
I Am Because You Are
In underresourced communities across the world, the social entrepreneur has been tackling issues of poverty and opportunity with bold ideas.
In-Person
6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT
New America NYC
199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012
Who’s Watching Who?
In the wake of recent fatal police shootings, policymakers, and law enforcement are asking whether new tech will protect public safety.
In-Person
5PM – 6:30PM EDT
New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
When Business Gets Political
In his new book Lee Drutman discusses the intricate relationship between business and government, and how to avoid undermining democracy.
In-Person
6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT
New America NYC
199 Lafayette Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10012
An Iran Nuclear Deal: Too Big To Fail?
As the final deal on Iran’s nuclear program’s deadline looms, New America welcomes a panel to discuss the state of relations.
In-Person
6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT
Civic Hall
156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010
Unintended Consequences
The Violence Against Women Act, signed into law by President Clinton in 1994, has saved the lives of thousands, but at what cost?
In-Person
3:30PM – 5PM EDT
New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036