“Political Language Is Not a Separate Force”
In an interview with Julian Zelizer, The New York Times Company CEO Mark Thompson speaks to his ideas on the language of politics.
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Dam Problems, Security Solutions, and a New White House Memo
The White House released a Presidential Memorandum on climate security yesterday.
Democracy: A Contested American Value
There is a difference worth discussing between America’s and Americans’ understandings of democracy, says Chayenne Polimédio.
In Texas, Saying, and Reforming in, Her Name
What is Texas doing in response to the death of Sandra Bland?
New America Congratulates Fellow Lauren Redniss on her MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Grant
New America congratulates Lauren Redniss, who was named a 2016 MacArthur Fellow and awarded a MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ grant.
Punching Up
Is political correctness hurting or helping comedy?
The Rise and Reign of the ‘Welfare Queen’
Rachel Black and Aleta Sprague write that the “welfare queen” narrative continues to dictate who is “deserving” of support.…
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Will D.C. Public Schools’ Big Bet on Teacher Development Pay Off?
Kaylan Connally examines the way in which D.C. public schools are developing teacher development.