Fewer Mandates, More Empowerment of Leaders
The Ounce and the UChicago Consortium make it clear in their report that “leadership is the driver of change.”
What China’s 2018 Internet Governance Tells Us About What’s Next
Puerto Rico’s Reconstruction Will Be Costly. Documenting Residents’ Property Doesn’t Have To Be.
Yuliya Panfil and Chris Mellon wrote for the Miami Herald about a quick, less expensive way for Puerto Ricans to prove home ownership.
What does open learning look like in states with homophobic laws?
In states with anti-LGBTQ laws, open learning may be just another vehicle for discriminating against some students.
Attention, Rep. Bobby Scott: Investigate Conflicts of Interest at Ed Dept
House Democrats should investigate shockingly close ties Ed Dept officials have with Career Education Corp
Biometrics vs. the Fifth Amendment
A judge has issued a baffling decision on forcing suspects to use a thumb to unlock a device.
Equity in Youth Apprenticeships: Access, Inclusion, and Continuous Improvement
In 2017, Top Texas Lawmakers Were Galvanized for ‘Private School Choice’
But this year, momentum has faded.
It’s 2019. How Can You Prove That This Land Is Your Land?
Two billion people around the world believe that they'll lose their home or land. How can that be—and what to do about it?
New America, ConsenSys, and Harvard Awarded Federal Grant to Build Blockchain-Powered System to Track Health and Well-being of Factory Workers
OTI is Hiring Interns and Fellows for Summer 2019!
OTI is hiring for various internships (communication, public policy, data journalist) and for the Google Public Policy Fellowship.
Rebuilding a Smarter City: Lessons from Houston
When Houston faced rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey, it seized the opportunity to transform itself as a tech-centric, smart city.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
The Wireless Industry’s 5G Hype Is Funny and Overblown
But it could have major consequences.
Death by a Thousand Cuts: The FCC’s Dangerous Proposal to Kill the Lifeline Program and Hurt Low-Income Americans
Join New America’s Open Technology Institute for a discussion on the importance of the Lifeline Program and the ramifications of ending it.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
How Streaming is Changing Music
Join us for a conversation on the future of music and whether streaming services can truly save the music industry.
In-Person
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1212 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20036