A Citizen’s Guide to the Future
Andrés Martinez reflects on Future Tense, a decades-plus-long partnership that examines emerging technologies, public policy, and society.
Centering Communities of Color for Better Policymaking
New America Chicago and The Chicago Community Trust partnership is learning from local communities to fight the growing racial wealth gap.
Changing the Face of National Security
Meet the organization working to pave the way for more women of color to be critical voices and leaders in the fields of peace and security.
Cybersecurity Clinics Create Online Defense for the Public Good
With a looming threat, university-based cybersecurity clinics can play a critical role in protecting the most vulnerable.
Engaging Non-English Speakers for a More Equitable Democracy
U.S. democracy fails on its promise to provide equal representation, but electoral reforms are taking shape to create real change.
Moving Beyond GDP to Measure Well-Being
The United States still largely relies on economic measures as national well-being indicators, but there are more meaningful metrics.
Report Finds English Learners Were Affected Differently by the Pandemic
States and districts should prioritize differentiated supports for these students moving forward.
Rural Colleges Need to Engage Their Communities to Serve Adults
To advance community wellbeing and economic mobility, rural colleges must foster meaningful connections with their communities.
The New American University: The University–Think Tank Partnership
Anne-Marie Slaughter and Michael Crow discuss the innovative university-think tank partnership and the impact they’ve had together.
John Summers
Research Fellow, History and Disability
Tony Guidotti
Fellow, Justice, Health, and Democracy Impact Initiative
Community colleges foster racial and gender equity in the manufacturing workforce
Women and people of color are underrepresented in the manufacturing workforce. Community colleges aim to foster better racial and gender equ
Re-starting and Strengthening Accountability for English Learners
Updated state accountability plans do not improve accountability for ELs after a two-year pause.
Register Now: Free Online Public Interest Technology Summer Speaker Series
Join the Public Interest Technology Summer Speaker Series from June 20 to July 1.
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What Anti-LGBT Politics in the U.S. Means for Democracy at Home and Abroad
The propagation of anti-LGBT laws in the United States signifies an existential threat to our inclusive democracy.