Oil on the Brain
From the days of the 1970s OPEC oil embargo to the recent spikes in gas prices, and the constantly evolving and volatile situation in the
In-Person
12:15PM – 1:45PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Events
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.
Will A New Right-Left Synthesis Transform American Politics?
American politics is in a time of upheaval, as old ideological lines dissolve and the changing economy demands a rethinking of the social co
In-Person
12:30PM – 2:30PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Ten Big Ideas for a New America
The recent turnover in Congress, combined with a wide open presidential election cycle, creates a rare opportunity to bring new ideas int
In-Person
11AM – 1:30PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Overcoming Barriers to Savings and Asset-Building for Poor People in Developing Countries
Professor Michael Sherraden will discuss his work on policies and programs that can help poor people build assets in developing nations.
In-Person
5:30PM – 7:30PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Preparing U.S. Students for the Global Economy
Monday, Jan. 8, marks the fifth anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the beginning of a comprehensive congressional exa
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2:30PM – 3:30PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Rethinking Federal Housing Assistance
Federal housing assistance is stuck in a policy stalemate. Funding has stagnated and faith in the effectiveness of housing assistance has
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2PM – 3:30PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Should Israel Join NATO?
Ralf Fücks has recently suggested utilizing NATO as the de facto security guarantor between the Israelis and Palestinians and as the stab
In-Person
9AM – 10:30AM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Salvaging Something from the Wreckage
In light of the mid-term election results and the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, both Republicans and Democrats must re-eval
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12:15PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
End of the Line
At this California event, Barry Lynn, a New America Foundation senior fellow, discussed his ground-breaking book, In-Person
12PM – 1:30PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
American Zeitgeist: Crisis and Conscience in an Age of Terror
The New America Foundation is pleased to invite you to the Washington, D.C. Premiere of a new documentary film by Rob McGann. This scree
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4:30PM – 9PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Back to the Economy
This important New America conference features some of the nation’s foremost economic experts. Video of the complete event is available
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9:45AM – 2PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
From TV to Public Safety
After watching first responder communications systems fail on 9/11 and after Hurricane Katrina, with tragic results, the vital importance
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1:15PM – 2:45PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Comprehensive Peace-Making in the Middle East
We are pleased to invite you to a discussion with David Kimche, who served for many years as Deputy Head of the Mossad and later became D
In-Person
9AM – 10:30AM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
The Places In Between
In 2002, only months after the Taliban was dispersed throughout Afghanistan, Rory Stewart set out in the footsteps of 15th century empero
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12:15PM EST
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005