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

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the promise of America

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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.
Online Only
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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
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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
Car steers toward a university building and graduation cap, with text "Parent PLUS Loans" and "low-income families."
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
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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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