America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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The only real solution for the disabled homeless population is permanent supportive housing.
The Infinite Appeal of Black Twitter
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Translating Reclassification Policies into School-Level Practices
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It treats users like they are the problem, when they should be part of the solution.
Divided We Fall
Lee Drutman warns about the dangerous racial and cultural divide in American politics.
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OTI Statement on FCC Chairman’s Latest Attack on Lifeline
The move effectively stalls the implementation of the 2016 order and prevents the subsidy from reaching all low-income Americans.
Hacker Kid
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Catch OTI and RDR at RightsCon!
OTI and Ranking Digital Rights are hosting panels at this year’s RightsCon.