The Story behind the Fight for Disability Rights
The new film “Being Heumann” arrives at a critical moment when many hard-won rights of disabled people are threatened.
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Public Comment on the Commerce Department’s Proposed Rule Changing Decennial Census Administration
Public Comment from New America's Education and Work programs opposing new rules for the collection of United States Census Data
Growing Degree Apprenticeships: Recommendations for Congress, Federal Agencies, and States
How policymakers in Congress, federal agencies, and states can expand degree apprenticeship to be available to students nationwide.
What the Midterm Election Results Mean for Early Care and Education
Congressional Democrats expected to push for an affordability agenda that includes child care reform.
A Look into Lexington’s First Civic Assembly
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with CivicLex about the first civic assembly in Lexington, Kentucky.
Small Loans, Big Barriers: How Small-Dollar Mortgages Impact the Racial Homeownership Gap in the United States
The limited availability of small-dollar mortgage loans is a barrier to homeownership—and the wealth-building and stability it can provide.
The Hub-And-Spoke Model Boosts Capital for Underserved Communities
Fahe builds the capacity of local financial ecosystems to deliver homeownership financing at scale in rural communities.
How a “First Look Program” Supports Affordable Homeownership
National Community Stabilization Trust expands affordable homeownership by connecting mission-driven buyers with foreclosed properties.
Leveraging Local Partnerships to Expand Affordable Homeownership
Houston Land Bank leverages public-private partnerships and discounted public land to create affordable homeownership opportunities.
Preserving Homeownership Through Flexible Repair Financing
LISC expands access to home repair financing through flexible underwriting, alternative credit, and integrated legal assistance.
Making Resident Ownership Possible Through Financing and Technical Support
ROC USA combines affordable capital and technical assistance to enable resident-owned communities.
Helping Community Land Trusts Balance Local Needs with National Scale
Grounded Solutions Network helps communities scale permanently affordable homeownership through tailored support for community land trusts.
Across The Line
New America's Peter W. Singer explores how Army infantry, armor, and robotic systems might fight together.
About the Eviction Data Response Network
New America’s Eviction Data Response Network helps 11 states build reliable eviction data systems and data-driven policies.
How Middle Powers Can Shape AI Safety
With Washington absent on AI safety, middle powers must band together, write Gordon LaForge and Robert C. Orr in Project Syndicate.