Democracy: A Contested American Value
There is a difference worth discussing between America’s and Americans’ understandings of democracy, says Chayenne Polimédio.
In Texas, Saying, and Reforming in, Her Name
What is Texas doing in response to the death of Sandra Bland?
Inclusion by Default
Please join us as we discuss moving past the two-tiered financial system and the next steps toward achieving an inclusive financial system.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
New America Congratulates Fellow Lauren Redniss on her MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Grant
New America congratulates Lauren Redniss, who was named a 2016 MacArthur Fellow and awarded a MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ grant.
Punching Up
Is political correctness hurting or helping comedy?
Shadow Courts: The Tribunals that Rule Global Trade
Haley Sweetland Edwards and Todd Tucker discuss what trade agreements look like in the 21st century.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
The Rise and Reign of the ‘Welfare Queen’
Rachel Black and Aleta Sprague write that the “welfare queen” narrative continues to dictate who is “deserving” of support.
Why Not Me?
Will D.C. Public Schools’ Big Bet on Teacher Development Pay Off?
Kaylan Connally examines the way in which D.C. public schools are developing teacher development.
Fix Free College: What We Can Learn from Place-Based Promise Programs
In at least 83 communities nationwide, free college is already a reality. What can these programs teach us?