New America CA Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows
New America CA announced the selection of six social entrepreneurs it will be supporting as year-long fellows.
Economic Security
Can You Hear Them Now?
Good. The Verizon strike is in its second week, and Patricia Hart argues it’s time for politicians to start listening to workers.
Lights, Camera, Politics
Question from Leila Pedersen: Are conservative voters in California starstruck?
Opening Doors (and Accounts) at Tax Time
Basic tools for financial management should not be a privilege.
Why Work for Welfare Doesn’t Work
The orientation of public assistance around work is a long-held vestige of how we assign responsibility for one’s poverty.
On The Frontier
For some, emerging markets appear to be a turbulent and risky frontier; for others, they represent an opportunity.
To Change Poor Students’ Perceptions, Change Their Realities
When it comes to helping poor youths believe in a better life, Patricia Hart writes, we need to give them something tangible to believe in.
Mariani Appointed New America Vice President
New America announced today that Tyra Mariani is being appointed to a newly created Vice President position to drive strategic initiatives.
The Return on Investment in Affordable Housing
Reid Cramer and Patricia Hart look at the true cost of lack of affordable housing in America.
Struggling to Stay Nourished in a Banking Desert
Physical bank branches in low-income communities are critical for their fiscal health.
Opportunity@Work Celebrates TechHire Initiative First Anniversary, Hires Director of TechHire
Today, the White House marked the one year anniversary of TechHire with an announcement that 15 new communities are joining the initiative.
State Savings Arrangements Safe Harbor
Comments to the Department of Labor regarding its proposed safe harbor rule for state savings arrangements.
Pioneering Study Finds Poor Youth Can Save for Their Future
YouthSave has shown helping youth build savings can significantly increase their financial capability.
Best of Assets 2015
Best of Assets 2015 showcases the Asset Building Program's favorite moments over the past year.