The Color of Debt
ProPublica spent a year investigating debt collection. They found that collection judgements are concentrated in black neighborhoods.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, DC 20005
“Pay for Success” Gaining Traction as ECE Funding Option, But Should It Be?
“Pay for success” arrangements offer a new, though still unproven, source of cash for ECE programs.
Why Meaningful Accreditation Reform Isn’t in Our Future #ThanksAlexander
The Department of Education announced accreditation reforms, but its hands are largely tied by Congress. Chairman Alexander likely won’t sup
Comparing New America’s and College Board’s Tax Benefit Figures
The College Board has been measuring trends in college financial aid for years. New America’s recent paper adds details to estimates.
Cybersecurity Initiative Business-Policy Roundtable #3
Stephen Curren of Health and Human Services and Suzzanne Schwartz of the Food and Drug Administration discuss health data and devices.
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New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Let Media Freedom Ring: An Interview with Dunja Mijatovic
We wanted to know what she thinks of the OSCE Representative for Freedom of the Media thinks of the challenges facing journalists and free e
Men Prioritize Family Time More Than Women. Yes, You Read That Right.
Elizabeth Weingarten unpacks a new study that suggests men prioritize home and family over work more than women.
myRA Goes National
MyRA is a free, safe, simple and easily accessible savings option that is branded as retirement savings account, but in reality could help m
Ranking Digital Rights: DC Launch
Hear director Rebecca MacKinnon explain the most important and surprising findings from the 2015 Index.
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Georgetown University
37th & O St NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20007
Restoring the Fortune Fountain of Youth
Patricia Hart explains how and why to enrich the world’s youth (and, in turn, the world) by enabling them to save.