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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Calling for Policies that Support Dual Language Education
Climate Change Should Kill the Act of God
The concept makes no sense in an age when we know that human activity exacerbates extreme weather events.
How Does a Town With 37 Languages Prepare for Emergencies?
While Oklahomans have more access to weather information than ever, communicating threats is hard in a town with more than 30 languages.
How the Federal Trade Commission Can Regain Public Trust
Hint: Convening a series of public hearings to debate the agency’s enforcement record won’t be enough.
New America Announces 2019 Class of India-United States Public Interest Technology Fellows
New America welcomes the Class of 2019 India-United States Public Interest Technology Fellows.
New Year, Old Stories
A look back at our most popular stories in 2018.
Texas Police Made More Than $50 Million in 2017 from Seizing People’s Property
But not everyone was guilty of a crime.
The Farm Bill Shows a Shift to a More Innovative Rural America
Through the establishment of a grant program that supports job-accelerator programs, rural America may become the next hub for innovation.
2018 Year in Review
Twitter’s Latest Transparency Report Sheds New Light on Content Moderation, But More Work Remains To Be Done
This report is an important development that has solidified the issuance of transparency reports as an industry best practice.