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A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty

A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty

In-depth case studies and interviews with families in poverty reveal how pandemic-era government aid provided a brief moment of stability.

Dec 3, 2024

Brigid Schulte, Haley Swenson, Julia Craven, Jasmine Heyward, Rebecca Gale, Ashley Álvarez

The Next Frontier in Spectrum Policy

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The Next Frontier in Spectrum Policy

America’s wireless future depends on sharing the public airwaves—and indoor-only use can coexist even with sensitive military operations.

Nov 25, 2024

Michael Calabrese, Jessica Dine

Openness in Artificial Intelligence Models

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Openness in Artificial Intelligence Models

Greater openness in the AI model ecosystem will help shape AI’s development in ways that serve democracy and the public interest.

Nov 20, 2024

Prem M. Trivedi, Nat Meysenburg

Exploring Paths to a U.S. Digital Skills Framework (and Why We Need One)

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Exploring Paths to a U.S. Digital Skills Framework (and Why We Need One)

Though pivotal to digital inclusion, U.S. digital skills are not thoroughly or consistently measured. A national framework could fix that.

Nov 19, 2024

Jessica Dine

Gendered Harms of Data Weaponization

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Gendered Harms of Data Weaponization

Data weaponization exploiting gender can trap victims in a harmful cycle that undermines individual rights and leads to global insecurity.

Nov 14, 2024

Pavlina Pavlova

Navigating the Landscape of Misinformation and Disinformation

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Navigating the Landscape of Misinformation and Disinformation

A deep dive into the frameworks that decode misinformation and disinformation reveals strategies to combat evolving false narratives.

Oct 29, 2024

Elie Alhajjar

The Wagner Group’s Little Black Book: Decoding Command and Control of Russia’s Irregular Forces

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The Wagner Group’s Little Black Book: Decoding Command and Control of Russia’s Irregular Forces

Leaked records from C4ADS data holdings and public sources reveal the command structure of the Wagner Group, Russia’s paramilitary force.

Oct 17, 2024

Ben Dalton, Candace Rondeaux

Access to Small-Dollar Homeownership in Three U.S. Cities

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Access to Small-Dollar Homeownership in Three U.S. Cities

New research funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts highlights financing challenges in El Paso, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.

Oct 10, 2024

Sabiha Zainulbhai, Craig J. Richardson, Helen Bonnyman, Yuliya Panfil, Affiong Ibok

Translating the Artificial: Universal Design for Communicating Uses, Harms, and Policies for Generative AI Tools

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Translating the Artificial: Universal Design for Communicating Uses, Harms, and Policies for Generative AI Tools

A data policy label for AI tools can make AI more explainable and empower consumers to choose and consent to how their data is used.

Oct 3, 2024

Gabrielle Hibbert

Civilian Cyber Corps: A Model Law for States

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Civilian Cyber Corps: A Model Law for States

Legal guardrails will help ensure volunteer-based civilian cyber corps effectively fill cybersecurity gaps in government and infrastructure.

Sep 26, 2024

Michael Razeeq

Welcome to New America, redesigned for what’s next.

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

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A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty

The Next Frontier in Spectrum Policy

Openness in Artificial Intelligence Models

Exploring Paths to a U.S. Digital Skills Framework (and Why We Need One)

Gendered Harms of Data Weaponization

Navigating the Landscape of Misinformation and Disinformation

The Wagner Group’s Little Black Book: Decoding Command and Control of Russia’s Irregular Forces

Access to Small-Dollar Homeownership in Three U.S. Cities

Translating the Artificial: Universal Design for Communicating Uses, Harms, and Policies for Generative AI Tools

Civilian Cyber Corps: A Model Law for States