Rethinking the Rules of Housing Finance
From The Rooftop: Even when housing projects clear zoning hurdles, financing gaps impede construction. California housing finance innovators are changing that.
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Why Accreditation Exists: A Q&A with Antoinette Flores
Antoinette Flores, director of higher education accountability at New America, outlines the importance of accreditation.
How the Right Twists Accreditation
Right-wing media often misrepresent accreditation, amplifying political attacks and fueling confusion about a higher education safeguard.
Accreditation 101
What is college accreditation? This explainer breaks down how it works, why it exists, and its role in higher education.
Why Are Factions Valuable?
Lee and James chat with Soren Dayton about the importance of factions within Congress.
Representation Matters for Women of Color in Youth Apprenticeships
It’s imperative that educators, policymakers, employers, and youth apprenticeship intermediaries commit to actionable strategies and goals that promote equity for wo…
Laura Mauldin on Love, Caregiving, and the Politics of Abandonment
New America Fellow Laura Mauldin spoke about her book In Sickness and In Health.
An Update on DC Evictions: June 2025 Through February 2026
This updated analysis of annual eviction trends in Washington, DC, examines eviction filing data from June 2025 through February 2026.
Steps Leaders Can Take to Center People
Public sector leaders can drive people-centered policy development and delivery. Here’s how.