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 Department of Education announced accreditation reforms, but its hands are largely tied by Congress. Chairman Alexander likely won’t sup
Comparing New America’s and College Board’s Tax Benefit Figures
The College Board has been measuring trends in college financial aid for years. New America’s recent paper adds details to estimates.
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We wanted to know what she thinks of the OSCE Representative for Freedom of the Media thinks of the challenges facing journalists and free e
Men Prioritize Family Time More Than Women. Yes, You Read That Right.
Elizabeth Weingarten unpacks a new study that suggests men prioritize home and family over work more than women.
myRA Goes National
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Restoring the Fortune Fountain of Youth
Patricia Hart explains how and why to enrich the world’s youth (and, in turn, the world) by enabling them to save.
Should We Have a National NonFiction Day?
The U.K. did (it’s now a whole month), so we asked some of our favorite nonfiction writers if we should, too. (Not up for consideration: Whe
The Worst Club in the World
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Jay Newton-Small tells the story of how she and her family became acutely, personally aware of the
Nationwide Launch of myRA is a Promising Solution to the Retirement Savings Gap
myRA could create a simple, affordable, safe, and flexible savings option for millions of Americans.
Renewing the Promise of the Higher Education Act: Seven Principles for Reform
Today, New America joined with a coalition of national organizations to call for a fresh conversation around the Higher Education Act of 196