Learning from a 1939 Library Protest
Learn more about the Alexandria, Virginia library sit-in of 1939, the first recorded sit-in to demand racial integration.
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Self-Determination or Security: Why Should Gig Workers Have to Choose?
Chicago gig workers in North Lawndale share the benefits of gig work and the policy changes that would make their working lives easier.
Hiding the Bottom Line: Three Bills That Would Weaken Financial Aid Transparency
After cuts to federal student loans, three bills would let colleges and lenders hide the true cost of college.
The Houthis Open a New Front; Wall Street Journal Cites New America Program Fellow Adam Baron
The Wall Street Journal cites Future Security Program Fellow Adam Baron on the Houthis’ opening of a new front in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The Conveners: How State Community College Associations Build Collective Capacity
This paper examines what state community college associations do, how their capacity and influence vary, and why understanding their role matters for strengthening community colleges.
Building a Climate Mobility Movement
Welcoming America founder David Lubell on ‘ecosystem acceleration’: using immigration movement-building lessons to fast-track climate migration infrastructure in US cities.
The Great Refusal
This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
In-Person
A Blueprint for Student-Led Civic Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Austin Community College’s Center for Government and Civic Service about how students are gaining skills through civic engagement.
StudyNPlay: Preserving Parent-Child Connection While Supporting Persistence
Supervised play fosters parent-child connection while giving parents time to study and connect to resources to support college persistence.
Building the Foundation for Deliberation in Akron
In Akron, Ohio, residents came together to deliberate on the topic of housing through a civic assembly.