How Vote-by-Mail Could Make Elections Fairer—Or Messier
The pandemic is prompting some long overdue election reform—but it comes with big risks.
[ONLINE] – Dystopia in America
Join New America and Slate in welcoming Peter Warren Singer and August Cole for the launch of their new book, Burn-In.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EDT
[ONLINE] – Free Speech Project: Should We Think Twice Before Limiting Political Advocacy?
Join us to discuss the ways private entities are being pressured indirectly to restrict speech in ways that could not be done directly.
Virtual
4PM – 5PM EDT
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How Much Should Protesters Worry About Contact Tracing?
Conflating contact tracing with police surveillance of protesters could add a new layer of mistrust—and make it harder to combat COVID-19.
New America Statement on Systemic Racism
Statement from Anne-Marie Slaughter and Tyra Mariani on the latest incidents of systemic racism.
Some thoughts I must share about the last few days
Tyra Mariani wrote to New America’s staff about recent events and systemic racism.
Beyond the “Peaceful” Protest
Treating peacefulness and respectability as measures of a protest’s validity ensures that only certain voices will be heard.