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Trump’s TikTok and the Growing State of Authoritarianism
Lilian Coral explains Trump’s TikTok deal, implications for users, and the blurred line between national security and civil liberties online
Open Technology Institute Article In The Thread
How AI and Other Technology Can Improve the Lives of People with Disabilities
Teaching, Learning & Tech Article In The Thread
ICE Wages the “War on Terror” in Minnesota
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Empire of Madness
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 19th, 2026
Empire of Madness
Dr. Khameer Kidia will discuss his book Empire of Madness, challenging us to rethink the Western approach to mental health care.
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Feb. 21st, 2026
Comically American
Join Us@250 Initiative and the Armed Services Arts Partnership for a comedy show reflecting on 250 years of the United States.
Virginia Beach, VA
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Feb. 24th, 2026
The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s
Join author Jason Burke to discuss the origins and impacts of the unprecedented wave of international terrorism in the 1970s.
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Recent Publications
Feb. 12th, 2026
A New State-Led Accreditor Risks Politicizing College Oversight
State policymakers who might gravitate toward CPHE should be cautious about engaging.
By:
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
Education Policy Blog Post
Feb. 12th, 2026
IRS Data Mistake Breaks the Social Contract with Americans, Says OTI
OTI on the IRS improperly sharing Americans' confidential tax information.
By:
Raza Panjwani
Open Technology Institute Press Release
Feb. 12th, 2026
How Universities Use Subprime Loans to Steer Low-Income Families Into Debt
A potential subprime PLUS loan crisis is looming, encouraging low-income families to take on unaffordable debt can only lead to disaster.
By:
Stephen Burd
Education Policy Report
Feb. 11th, 2026
The Demand Machine: The Realities of AI-Powered Public Service
Artificial intelligence will increase demand for government services before it increases efficiency.
By:
Neil Kleiman
and
Mai-Ling Garcia
RethinkAI Brief
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