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New America is proud to serve as a gathering place for events—both online and in-person—to exchange ideas, spotlight new research, and engage with diverse perspectives. Every year, New America’s events bring together thousands of people across sectors and disciplines to help shape policy discussions and drive solutions to real-world challenges.


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    The Open Internet Goes to Court

    The Open Internet Goes to Court

    On September 9, the D.C. Circuit Court will hear oral arguments in Verizon’s lawsuit challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s

    In-Person

    3PM – 4:30PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    An Ocean of Unknowns

    An Ocean of Unknowns

    Few things can be more polarizing than basing teachers’ evaluations on their students’ achievement. It sounds logical: Teachers should

    In-Person

    10AM – 11:30AM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    An Agricultural Revolution to Fight Climate Change?

    An Agricultural Revolution to Fight Climate Change?

    Cars and coal may get most of the attention, but one of the biggest contributors to climate change is the food industry. Globally, agricu

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:30PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    Safeguarding Human Rights in Times of Surveillance

    Safeguarding Human Rights in Times of Surveillance

    As Brazil formally asks the U.S. to explain how American surveillance programs harm Brazilians, and the European Parliament insists that

    In-Person

    2PM – 3:30PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    Saving Financial Aid

    Saving Financial Aid

    In Collaboration with the Assets and Education Initiative at the University of Kansas

    To read a s

    In-Person

    9:30AM – 11AM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    Talking to the Taliban: Hope Over History?

    Talking to the Taliban: Hope Over History?

    On June 18, the Taliban officially opened a political office in Doha, Qatar for the purpose of conducting peace talks with the

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    Shortchanging the Future?

    Shortchanging the Future?

    America’s financial future evokes heated debate in Washington and around the country. Some experts argue that the percentage of federal s

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 2PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    Disappearing off the Dial: The Future of Low Power TV

    Disappearing off the Dial: The Future of Low Power TV

    Low Power Television (LPTV) was created in 1982 with the intention of providing small communities with local television servic

    In-Person

    4PM – 6PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    An America with Fewer Children

    An America with Fewer Children

    In 1970, children made up 33 percent of California’s population. By 2030, that figure is expected to decline to just 21 percen

    In-Person

    2PM – 3PM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    After the Arab Uprisings

    After the Arab Uprisings

    Two years after the Arab uprisings began, many countries in the Middle East and North Africa are undergoing complex political, social and

    In-Person

    9AM – 10:30AM EST

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005