Survey Says: College Presidents Concerned About Transparency
A new Inside Higher Ed survey of college presidents finds poor scores for transparency efforts.
The Most Dangerous Idea in American Politics
Sheri Berman explains the purpose of protests, the future of the Democratic Party, and the enduring promise of social democracy.
Water & Power: A California Heist
Who controls water rights in California — and at what cost?
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We Should All Be Political, Even If We’re Not All Partisan
Nonpartisan doesn’t mean indifference, neither can—or should—it preclude anyone from being political.
Announcing the 2017 CA Fellows
New America CA announced the selection of six social entrepreneurs it will be supporting as year-long fellows.
College Access is Still a Problem
In our segregated system of higher education, the meager number of low-income students at the nation’s top schools remains a real problem.
Former Viacom CEO Tom Freston Joins New America Board
Freston is a principal of Firefly3, an investment and consultancy firm which focuses on the media and entertainment industries.
How Accountability Shaped New York City’s Dual Language Push
New York City’s K-12 dual language expansion was triggered by legal guardrails and pressure from watchdogs at various levels.
Bonus episode #3: What to expect from President Trump on cybersecurity
Jack Detsch brings you the highlights from Beat the Breach, an event cohosted by Passcode and Invincea.
The Career Comeback
The “Mommy Track” needs a revamp.
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Helen Mills Theater
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Why Property Rights Matter
Property rights - the clear articulation of who has what rights to which property - are indispensable for prosperous societies.
An Easy Win in Year-Round Pell
Congress and the Administration should reinvest Pell funds to give students access to the grants all year long.
Here’s Why ‘Feminizing’ the Opposition Is So Dangerous
Calling people opposed to the Trump Administration "erratic" and "overly emotional" perpetuates demeaning misogynist attitudes.
Hidden STEM Figures
Predictive analytics could close the gender gap in STEM, if they're used correctly.
Introduction: Fairness, Feminism, and the Female Experience
There's much work yet to be done to create fair, just, and egalitarian societies for women as well as men.