New America
The TikTok logo is displayed at a TikTok office in Culver City, California.

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

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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Upcoming Events
Mar. 2nd, 2026

A Quarter of U.S. Homes Cost Under $200,000. Why Can’t Families Buy Them?

Join discussion of how to repair the financing barriers contributing to the housing crisis.
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Mar. 3rd, 2026

In Sickness and In Health

Listen in as author Laura Mauldin discusses her new book and calls for a radical reimagining of care.
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Mar. 4th, 2026

When Nuclear Danger Becomes Background Noise: A Conversation with W.J. (“Bill”) Hennigan and Amy J. Nelson

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Recent Publications
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Feb. 27th, 2026

How Playful Pedagogy Supports Curricula and Other Learning Goals for Children

Children need access to “rich content and playful educational experiences that build their foundational skills.”
By: 
Lisa Guernsey
Education Policy Blog Post
Students protest against ICE in Minnesota
Feb. 27th, 2026

Meeting the Moment: Why Digital Skills Matter During a Crisis

An occupation by ICE federal agents is exactly the right time to talk about improving digital skills in Minnesota’s classrooms.
By: 
Anil Hurkadli
Education Policy Blog Post
Multiethnic group of students in an automotive technology program working on the undercarriage of a pickup truck at an outdoor auto shop on a college campus.
Feb. 26th, 2026

High Skill, High Wage...and Now High Stakes

In the lead-up to Workforce Pell implementation, we searched for how states define “high-skill,” “high-wage,” and “in-demand” occupations.
By: 
Braden Goetz
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
People walk through a space and a camera tracks their moves.
Feb. 26th, 2026

OTI and EPIC Urge FTC to Recognize the Full Scope of Data-Driven Harms

OTI and EPIC filed comments to the FTC calling on the Commission to expand the scope of what's recognized as data harms.
By: 
Prem M. Trivedi
 and 
Sydney Saubestre
Open Technology Institute Legislative and Regulatory Filings
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