AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
Route Fifty covered RethinkAI’s piece on how artificial intelligence will increase demand for government services before it increases efficiency.
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The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
FCC’s Final 6 GHz FNPRM Seeks Suggestions for Making Band Work Better, Not Complaints
Michael Calabrese on the FCC’s final order for the 6 GHz band.
Proposed CCDF Rule Could Further Weaken an Already Fragile Child Care System
A January 2026 rulemaking (NPRM) seeks to rescind many requirements designed to improve child care access and affordability
Protect Data to Preserve Public Trust: Know Your State’s Rights
New resources to help state data holders and users navigate federal pressure and mounting requests.
When Lawmakers Won’t Act, Voters Can
Maresa Strano was interviewed on the Democracy Lab podcast about the past, present, and future of ballot initiatives.
Disability, IDEA, and the Impact of Federal Cuts
Jazmyne Owens interviews policy expert Taryn Williams on the impact of federal cuts to disability policy and civil rights.
What Happens When the President Can Ignore International Law? We’re About to Find Out, Again.
Trump’s capture of Maduro stretches international law, Candace Rondeaux writes, creating a paradox for how the world handles foreign leaders
New America Names Anthony Foxx, James O’Brien, and Stephanie Valencia to Board of Directors
Top 6 Digital Safety and Privacy Tips for Advocacy Orgs
To guard against digital harms for community members, staff & volunteers, advocacy orgs should develop digital security & privacy protocols.
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