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How AI and Other Technology Can Improve the Lives of People with Disabilities

Technology can be a lifeline—or a barrier. Users with disabilities explain how accessible design makes all the difference.
Teaching, Learning & Tech Article In The Thread
Crowds of onlookers gather after federal agents shot Alex Pretti on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ICE Wages the “War on Terror” in Minnesota

Future Security Article In The Thread

Empire of Madness

New America Fellows Event
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Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.
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
Feb. 10th, 2026

Coexisting with AI: Work, Love, and Play in a Changing World | A Conversation with Kay Firth-Butterfield

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Feb. 11th, 2026

Economic Opportunities: Apprenticeship for Economically Disadvantaged Youth

On February 11, NAPE will host a webinar focused on apprenticeship opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth.
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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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Recent Publications
Feb. 6th, 2026

2026 Letter of Support for Maryland's Student Parent Data Collection Bill, Senate Hearing

In February 2026, the New America Higher Education team submitted a letter of support for Maryland's Senate Bill 0420 on student parents.
Education Policy Public Comments
Systemic and practical barriers — more than awareness of tax credits — are the main reasons that people don’t file taxes, even if they stand to receive a refund.
Feb. 6th, 2026

Beyond Outreach: Making Tax Credits Easier to Claim

Systemic and practical barriers — more than awareness of tax credits — are the main reasons that people don’t file taxes.
By: 
Becky Sweger
New Practice Lab Blog Post
Feb. 5th, 2026

The U.S. Finally Has a Tool to Deter Hostage-Taking

Future Security Program Fellow Sarah Moriarty writes on a new tool to deter hostage taking.
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Sarah Moriarty
Future Security Article/Op-Ed
Illustration of teachers and students gathered around a large laptop
Feb. 5th, 2026

AI and The Ownership of Teacher Work

How AI is being used to support teachers’ work across assessment, curriculum, and pedagogy.
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José Luis Vilson
Education Policy Blog Post
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