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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.


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    Boosting Broadband Competition
    Boosting Broadband Competition

    Boosting Broadband Competition

    Dr. Mark Cooper of the Consumer Federation of America will release a new white paper entitled the Special Problem of Special Access.

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    American Amnesia
    American Amnesia

    American Amnesia

    According to a new book by Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson, what’s good for business and what’s good for Americans has become misaligned.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT

    Civic Hall
    156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010

    The Index Card
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    The Index Card

    A conversation with Helaine Olen about The Index Card, the role of rules of thumb, and the future of personal financial education.

    In-Person

    9:30AM – 10:45AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    American Amnesia (D.C. Launch)
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    American Amnesia (D.C. Launch)

    Join Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson, for a conversation about how political elites have enabled and propelled plutocracy.

    In-Person

    12PM – 1:45PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Whither Payday Loans?
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    Whither Payday Loans?

    Each year, 12 million Americans borrow nearly $50 billion through payday loans and spend more than $7 billion annually paying the interest.

    In-Person

    9:30AM – 11AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    The Future of College Assessment
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    The Future of College Assessment

    With growing public anxiety about higher education prices and student debt, colleges and universities are facing pressure to show results.

    In-Person

    10AM – 11:30AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Incubating Artificial Intelligence
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    Incubating Artificial Intelligence

    The early decades of the 21st century will serve as a sandbox for artificial intelligence-based technologies that will transform the globe.

    In-Person

    1PM – 2:30PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Bringing All Americans Online
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    Bringing All Americans Online

    The Federal Communications Commission will soon be updating its Lifeline program, which helps ensure that vitally important communications.

    In-Person

    2PM – 3:30PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005

    Democracy Reinvented
    Democracy Reinvented

    Democracy Reinvented

    Current citizen disaffection and mistrust in government has stalled the best impacts of many advances in civic innovation.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:15PM EDT

    Civic Hall
    156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010

    Things of the Internet
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    Things of the Internet

    An expert panel will discuss the minerals and metals that make-up the circuits, screens and batteries that power the Information Age.

    In-Person

    10AM – 11:30AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005