The Future of Cities
Today, for the first time in human history, the majority of us live in urban areas. Is the 21st century is the era of the city?
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New America
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College Completion Is the Best Default Aversion
More than 60 percent of borrowers in default on their federal student loans never completed a degree.
All the Truth is Out
A discussion on the modern age of political tabloid journalism and what it all means for the future of democracy.
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New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
OTI Submits Projects for the Knight News Challenge
Last week, the Open Technology Institute took the lead on two proposals submitted to the Knight Foundation’s latest News Challenge.
Reaching the Most Vulnerable Children: A Look at Child Homelessness
The statistics on child homelessness in the United States are nothing short of alarming.
A Multi-Generational Approach to Global Poverty Alleviation
Some view the youth-centric political climate as problematic, but advocates encourage inclusion as an means for opportunities.
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New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Can We Find A Truce in the Teacher Wars?
Dana Goldstein explains how many of the teacher quality debates behind today’s headlines have actually been recurring for centuries.
New America Welcomes David J. Kilcullen and Peter W. Singer
The College Graduation Rate Flaw That No One’s Talking About
Any discussion of federal graduation rates for colleges will immediately spark a laundry list of concerns about their validity.