OTI’s Reform Priorities for Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act
Congress has until December 31 to renew the FISA Amendments Act or it will expire.
The Outsized Role of Parent Contributions in Elementary School Finance
A new report from the Center for American Progress explains how private PTA donations further exacerbate inequity.
Unwarranted
Police play an indispensable role in our society. But the responsibility for keeping them accountable may lay with us, the people.
Bringing Hostages Home: Developing Effective American Strategy
Should the United States revise its policy against making concessions to hostage takers?
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Journalism in Hostile Environments: Perspectives from the Field
A conversation with James Foley awardees, who will share their experiences of working in conflict regions.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Net Neutrality Wins Again in Federal Court
The ball is now in Chairman Pai's court.
Section 702 vs. Traditional FISA vs. Criminal Wiretap Warrants
A chart comparing Section 702 vs. Traditional FISA vs. Criminal Wiretap Warrants
OTI Applauds End to NSA “About Collection,” Urges Statutory Reform of Section 702
Today, the New York Times reported that the NSA is halting its collection of communications “about” its targets under Section 702.
The Fuzzy and the Techie: Humanizing Technology to Address Our Gravest Problems
Why the liberal arts will rule the digital world
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New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
After Emotional Debate, Texas House Tentatively Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Legislation
The vote came after one of the slowest-moving but most emotional legislative days at the state Capitol.
America’s Longest War, Against Cancer
Join Future Tense in Washington, D.C., as we gather the experts who are reassessing how we understand, prevent, and treat cancer.
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New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Breaking Up the Boys Club
An interactive discussion about the disconnect between how advocates and social science researchers think about gender differentiation.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Changing the Law Is Only the Beginning: A Lesson from Brazil
As the story of Maria da Penha shows us, we need to radically expand how we think about sexual violence.
How Erdogan Is Cleaving Turkey in Two
Erdogan has finally achieved his goal to rewrite the constitution—a move that's dividing Turkey in two.
Many For-Profit Colleges are Not What They Seem
Out of context, many for-profit colleges appear to offer higher economic mobility rates than the average community college.