Nothing Personal
Heather Hurlburt kicks off our series of essays on why we believe policy is personal with a look at who has the luxury of not taking it pers
Stewarding Society’s Heirlooms
Bina Venkataraman tells the story of how she carefully collected a cherished inheritance—and wonders why we can’t collectively do the same.
The Double-Edged Digital Pen
Priya Kumar explains why technology policy should matter to us all.
Women’s Intelligence Isn’t Artificial
Which is why Emily Fritcke wants to work to make sure others of her gender are involved in designing future simulations of human behavior.
Children Crossing at the Border: An Unexpected Challenge for Schools
In January, ICE carried out a series of deportation raids, primarily targeting parents and children who had been rejected for asylum.
The Return
New America NYC’s Social Cinema series presents a groundbreaking new film on California’s Proposition 36.
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Civic Hall
156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010
Watch: Why Does It Still Take 5 Hours To Fly Cross-Country?
We like to talk about the dizzying rate of technological change these days, but when it comes to intercity travel, we’re stuck back in 1959.
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New America
740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
Arizona Assessment Law is Troubling News for Students
Arizona’s governor signed into law a bill that will allow districts to opt-out of using the state’s exam, and instead select their own test.
More Than Tuition: High Uncertainty and Complicated Incentives
The Great Exception
Join New America and author Jeff Cowie for a conversation about the New Deal and where it fits in the big picture of American history.
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New America
740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
Islamist Terrorism In Europe: A History
New America is pleased to welcome Dr. Petter Nesser for a discussion of his book and the history of Islamist terrorism in Europe.
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New America
740 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
Are “Meternity” Leaves for Non-Parents a Good Idea?
Brigid Schulte wrote for CNN about women who fake pregnancies in order to take time out of the office and whether that's a good idea.
Principals Go Back to Kindergarten
