Asset Building News Week – September 23, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Can Virtual Reality Foster Global Citizenship?
A VR ecosystem spanning multiple sectors – from real estate to human rights advocacy – is changing journalism, education, and diplomacy.
In-Person
Civic Hall
156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010
Incarnations
A look at how modern India came to be through the stories of the emperors, warriors, philosophers, film stars, and corporate titans
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Rise of the Machines
Rise of the Machines author Thomas Rid discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Steps Forward for Paid Leave
U.S. Department of Education Symposium: Politics, Policies, and Promise for Dual Language Learners
The U.S. Department of Education held a symposium today on dual language learners. What does the future hold for these students?
“Political Language Is Not a Separate Force”
In an interview with Julian Zelizer, The New York Times Company CEO Mark Thompson speaks to his ideas on the language of politics.
Back from Summer Break: The election, FAFSA reform, college football
Covering Terrorism
A conversation on the impact of social media and media coverage on the public’s response to terrorism
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Dam Problems, Security Solutions, and a New White House Memo
The White House released a Presidential Memorandum on climate security yesterday.
Democracy: A Contested American Value
There is a difference worth discussing between America's and Americans' understandings of democracy, says Chayenne Polimédio.
In Texas, Saying, and Reforming in, Her Name
What is Texas doing in response to the death of Sandra Bland?
Inclusion by Default
Please join us as we discuss moving past the two-tiered financial system and the next steps toward achieving an inclusive financial system.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
New America Congratulates Fellow Lauren Redniss on her MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Grant
New America congratulates Lauren Redniss, who was named a 2016 MacArthur Fellow and awarded a MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius' grant.