Eligible for Luck?
Sade Bruce heard that asked in her nonprofit work—but argues that it shouldn’t be a question in assuring Americans access to assets.
From Mother to Daughter to Many More
Leila Pedersen traces the ways in which what her mother gave her was made possible by prudent public policy.
Good Teachers Are Important, But They Aren’t Enough
As former teacher and present policy writer Laura Bornfreund learned standing in front of her fourth grade class.
Guarding the Grid
Protecting the power grid from today’s cyber threats has become one of the nation’s top national security issues.
In-Person
CSM Passcode
400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
More Than Tuition: Trends in Cost Estimates Over Time
There has been huge discrepencies in how COA is calculated for colleges in the same geographical regions that have some angry.
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.
In-Person
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.
