Kandahar Journals
A photojournalist's reflection on the psychological transformation after covering frontline combat in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2010.
Early Education Priorities for 2017
New America’s Education Policy program has released an agenda with 10 important actions to help reform the country’s education system
Looking Forward
New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter looks toward 2017 with the Shift Commission.
Be the Unexpected
The US has become all too predictable, making it easier for our adversaries to probe for weaknesses.
Commit to Local Action
This year, let's resolve to rebuild our civic muscles by getting involved at the local level.
Commit to Local Action
This year, let's resolve to rebuild our civic muscles by getting involved at the local level.
Four Ways to Fix Washington State’s Foster Care System
Today, many foster parents report burnout and a feeling that they are not adequately supported, but we can change that.
Fueling the Dreams of the Undocumented
Amid 2016's charged debate over immigration policies, Californian lawmakers have granted many rights to the undocumented.
How to Make Transparency Reports Better
Transparency reports will become the primary insight into the use (or abuse) of powerful surveillance tools.
New America Creates Millennial Fellowship to Support Young Adults Engaging with Public Policy
New America is pleased to announce the Millennial Public Policy Fellowship, set to begin in August 2017.
Repeal the AUMF
The 2001 law that allowed Bush to invade Afghanistan would give Trump unlimited powers in his military actions against ISIS.
Teacher Perspectives on the Best Instructional Models for DLLs
What do teachers believe is the best instructional model for DLLs? A new study reveals that it depends on students' language skills.
The Internet Law That Explains Why 2016 Was So Terrible
When sincere online extremism is indistinguishable from satire, ‘just trolling’ excuses contribute to the normalization of outright lies.
What Cuomo’s Plan Tells Us About the Future of Free College
The announcement from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is a key sign that the fight for free college tuition may be going local.
Without the West Africa Outbreak, There Would be No Ebola Vaccine
The recent Ebola epidemic underscored the interconnectedness of global public health.