A Woman’s Place Is in the House and Senate
...and the military, and the police force, and diplomacy. Jane Carr writes on Jay Newton-Small's new book about how women are changing the w
Cautious Optimism for Our Littlest Learners
Early education is finally garnering national attention. So why are advocates still worried? Aaron Loewenberg explains.
Deploying Technology to Rescue the Past
As ISIS campaigns to eradicate non-Islamic cultural heritage, we explore how new technologies can restore and preserve ancient relics.
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No Parental Control
Kim Dancy schools us on the widely misunderstood role Parental PLUS loans play in federal student aid.
Ranking—and Improving—Digital Rights
Priya Kumar writes on Internet rights—and what we all must do to further them.
The Danger of a Single Book
In her new book, Katherine Zoepf powerfully reworks the narrative on young women in the Arab world.
The Fight against the Fight against Climate Change
Who, in 2016, is combatting those who want to combat climate change? Developers in Washington State, according to Bernard Ellouk and Robert
The Monuments Men of Mentions and Moments
Katie Paul explores how social media is being used to predict which antiquities are under attack.
Amazon’s Book Monopoly
Join New America’s Open Markets program for a discussion of Amazon’s book monopoly, and what it means for American readers and democracy.
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OTI Applauds FCC Action on Set Top Boxes
WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated a proposal to bring choice and innovation to
When Was the Last Time You Read a Privacy Policy?
Context for the Claim of a Cyber Attack on the Israeli Electric Grid
Dr. Yuval Steinitz, the Minister of National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water resources, announced today at the CyberTech Conference in Tel
Standards, Assessment, and Data: A Look at the Leading States
Standards, assessment, and data are essential components to ensuring that all students have access to and mastery of grade level skills.