[ONLINE] – Crisis Conversations — Live From Better Life Lab
Join the Better Life Lab for an interactive conversation on the structural racism the pandemic and protests are laying bare.
Virtual
1PM – 1:30PM EDT
Black Lives Matter More Than Property
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, there’s been an outpouring of grief—for a few broken storefront windows.
David Wallace-Wells
National Fellow, 2019
Daniela Lamas on COVID-19, Writing About Medicine, and the Value of Taking Notes
New America 2020 Fellow Daniela Lamas spoke about the human side of medicine.
[ONLINE] – Facilitating Online Learning with Open Educational Resources in Uncertain Times
Join us to hear from a panel of experts on leveraging open educational resources (OER) to meet student and institutional needs.
Virtual
3PM – 4:30PM EDT
[ONLINE] – Science’s Viral Misinformation
Join Future Tense for a discussion about the issues the that surround media hype, medical research, and regulatory oversight.
Virtual
4PM – 5PM EDT
Better Life Lab Statement on Police Brutality and Structural Racism
Black Lives Matter today and everyday.
Improving Broadband Competition Will Take Wide-Ranging Policy Effort
Improving competition would incentivize companies to improve services, lower prices, and be more consumer-friendly.
White Parents, It’s Your Turn to Carry This Burden
Like most Black parents, I've had "the Talk" with my son about racism. It's time for white people to start doing their part.
[ONLINE] – Automated Intrusion, Systemic Discrimination
Join the Open Technology Institute for a discussion about the intersection of algorithms and privacy.
Virtual
12:30PM – 2PM EDT
Groundswell: How to Fight for Black Lives in the Midst of a Pandemic
This week’s Groundswell highlights acts of protest—both in-person and socially-distanced—from around the country.
How Platforms Can Do A Better Job Fighting Pandemic Disinformation
How Vote-by-Mail Could Make Elections Fairer—Or Messier
The pandemic is prompting some long overdue election reform—but it comes with big risks.
[ONLINE] – Dystopia in America
Join New America and Slate in welcoming Peter Warren Singer and August Cole for the launch of their new book, Burn-In.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EDT