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Dark silhouettes of men observe people walking with digital icons above their heads, representing surveillance and data collection.

Quiz: What Does DOGE Know About You?

Your data isn’t just a file—it’s your life. Our tool shows how DOGE’s access puts your privacy and security at risk. See what’s exposed.
Open Technology Institute Brief
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Black Dandyism at the Met Gala: A Roundtable on Style and Storytelling

Us@250 Initiative Article In The Thread

Defending the Department of Education

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Highlights

Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.

We are dedicated to renewing
the promise of America

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Upcoming Events
May. 12th, 2025

Meet Me at the Library

Join author Shamichael Hallman to discuss his new book and how libraries can help repair societal fractures.
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May. 14th, 2025

Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day

This inaugural conference provides two days of strategy, advocacy, discussions and networking in the nation’s capital.
Washington, DC
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May. 22nd, 2025

Indians in America: A Conversation with Author Meenakshi Ahamed

Join author Meenakshi Ahamed, to discuss her new book and examine the story of Indian immigration.
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Recent Publications
Henry Samiri and Fiona Dourif in Season 1, Episode 12 of MAX’s The Pitt.
May. 9th, 2025

What TV Gets Right About Motherhood This Mother’s Day

As parents continue to struggle without paid leave and child care options, entertainment can point toward a better future.
By: 
Vicki Shabo
Better Life Lab Article In The Thread
Man helps elders with computer use.
May. 9th, 2025

Ending the Digital Equity Act Would Harm and Isolate Millions of Americans, Says OTI

We need the Digital Equity Act to achieve the benefits of making America a fully digitally-connected nation.
By: 
Prem M. Trivedi
Open Technology Institute Press Release
May. 8th, 2025

How Educator Preparation Programs are Navigating A Shifting Funding Landscape

Educator preparation programs are implementing a variety of strategies to support the sustainability of their work.
By: 
Amaya Garcia
 and 
Dana Grayson
Education Policy Blog Post
May. 7th, 2025

The House Reconciliation Bill: Leaving No Loan Unturned

By: 
Sarah Sattelmeyer
Education Policy Blog Post
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