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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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    ‘Retirement Heist’

    ‘Retirement Heist’

    The decline in employer-sponsored pension and retiree health plans is a troubling trend that has eroded the retirement security of millio

    In-Person

    12:30PM – 2PM EST

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

    The Darwin Economy

    The Darwin Economy

    Who was the greater economist—Adam Smith or Charles Darwin? In his latest book, Robert Frank, New York Times columnist and Profe

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Can Technology Fix California Governments?

    Can Technology Fix California Governments?

    California has more than 4,500 local governments, yet it often feels ungoverned. Proponents of so-called “e-government” say technology ca

    In-Person

    7PM – 8:30PM EST

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

    What’s Missing in Child Care and Early Education in America

    What’s Missing in Child Care and Early Education in America

    More than 11 million American children spend time in non-parental care each day. Millions of families rely on some aspect of America’s publ

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Our Nation’s Attic

    Our Nation’s Attic

    The New America Foundation is pleased to invite you to a reception for Our Nation’s Attic, an open source protest beer honoring the Smith

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EST

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

    Bin Laden’s Troubled Legacy

    Bin Laden’s Troubled Legacy

    At this October 18 event, Daveed Gartenstein-Ross warns America not to make the same mistake George Foreman made in the famous “Rumble in

    In-Person

    1:30PM – 3PM EST

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

    Facing Up to the Retirement Savings Deficit

    Facing Up to the Retirement Savings Deficit

    On October 13, 2011, the Asset Building Program hosted an event focused on the retirement savings deficit and possible ways to address th

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals

    Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals

    On Oct. 7, 2011, the New America Foundation National Security Studies Program held a discussion with former federal prosecutor and terror

    In-Person

    12:15PM – 1:45PM EST

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

    The Black Banners

    The Black Banners

    The New America Foundation’s National Security Studies Program hosted a discussion of The Black Banners, a history of America’s

    In-Person

    11:30AM – 1PM EST

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

    Unleashing the Power of Health Reform in the Central Valley

    Unleashing the Power of Health Reform in the Central Valley

    Over two million Californians have medical debt. These residents find it difficult to access needed health care or affordable credit. Eve

    In-Person

    12PM – 1:30PM EST

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

    Will Robots Steal Your Job?

    Will Robots Steal Your Job?

    Robots and computers have made astonishing progress at acquiring what we’ve long considered fundamentally human capabilities. Machines ar

    In-Person

    3:30PM – 5:15PM EST

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

    The Health-Wealth Connection

    The Health-Wealth Connection

    Over two million Californians have medical debt. These residents find it difficult to access needed health care or affordable credit. Eve

    In-Person

    12PM – 1:30PM EST

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

    A View From Across the Pond

    A View From Across the Pond

    Please join Steve Coll as he welcomes David Miliband to the New America Foundation for an off-the-record breakfast discu

    In-Person

    8AM – 9:30AM EST

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

    Closing the Health-Wealth Gap

    Closing the Health-Wealth Gap

    Over two million Californians have medical debt. These residents find it difficult to access needed health care or affordable credit. Eve

    In-Person

    8:30AM – 12PM EST

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