Is New York’s Free College Plan Indentured Servitude?
Governor Cuomo’s free college plan forces students to stay in New York or face more student debt: a modern day indentured servitude.
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New York Isn’t the Only Free College Proposal with a Catch
While some states’ plans are well-designed, others could be difficult to implement, or even risk creating more problems than they solve.
What does Facebook really know about you?
Facebook builds a picture of who their users are for advertisers.
Robert McKenzie joins New America as Founding Director of Muslim Diaspora Initiative
Robert L. McKenzie, PhD has joined New America as a senior fellow and founding director of the new Muslim Diaspora Initiative.
Water & Power: A California Heist
How everyday citizens are facing down the water crisis to better preserve one of our country’s most precious resources.
‘S-Town’ Explores a Complicated Compassion for the White Underclass
The popular new podcast is a revelation on how complex growing conservative populism truly is.
A Well-Intended Bad Idea: Mayor Emanuel’s Plan for Chicago High Schools
Rahm Emanuel’s plan for Chicago Public Schools could push a new generation of grads off track to graduation or into the arms of for-profits
Brazil Is Cracking Down on Corruption—Finally
Over the past few years, Brazilians have finally started facing down the fact that corruption can’t be a fixture of their democracy.
How Do We Pay for It? Innovative Approaches to Financing Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship at scale requires resources all employers can use – and tax credits won’t cut it. The UK’s new plan may be a good reference.
In South Korea, Democracy’s Thumping Triumph
The recent ousting of South Korea’s Park Geun-hye shows us that liberal democracy isn’t necessarily dead.