Americans Are Trying to Shelter in Place—But They May End Up Losing Their Homes
The pandemic is threatening housing for millions of Americans. Cities and states are leading the way in protecting them.
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COVID and the Black Community: Supporting Black Businesses
New America Indianapolis and The Indianapolis Recorder discuss Black business and COVID-19 with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and leaders.
DOL issues new funding opportunity to support youth apprenticeship expansion
A new $42.5m grant initiative will support partnerships working to develop programs that serve more youth apprentices in more industries.
We’re on the Brink of Cyberpunk
It’s not just the technology, surveillance, and dystopian vibes—it’s the culmination of decades of deliberate governmental erosion.
Labor Department Finalizes Regulations for a New Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship System
Labor Dept. finalized rule governing industry-recognized apprenticeship programs and the non-governmental bodies that will monitor them.
New Alleged Civilian Casualties in Somalia Puts U.S. AFRICOM in the Hot Seat
Counting All Kids Amid COVID-19: How Early Education Advocates Are Supporting the Census
Advocates were planning census parties, printing flyers, designing census onesies and bibs, and more. Then, the COVID-19 crisis hit.
Healthcare Workers on the Front Lines of Coronavirus Don’t Get Expanded Paid Sick Leave Protections
Critics say the exemption hurts nurses and doctors, who have already complained about their lack of protective equipment.
Experiment No. 22: Just Notice
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For Workers on the Front Lines and Working Families with Care Needs, Congress’s Work Isn’t Done
Congress missed the boat with its last COVID-19 response package. The next one must include paid leave for all.
Groundswell: How Communities Are Rising to Meet the Pandemic Head-On
The New America Local team is proud to launch Groundswell, a weekly roundup of COVID-19 initiatives taking off in their own communities.
Verification Without Information: The Promise of Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Chris Sadler explains an emerging cryptographic technique with exciting implications for personal privacy and data security.
Sarah J. Jackson on Twitter Movements, Collaboration, and the Power of Media
New America 2019 Fellow Sarah J. Jackson spoke about media and social movements.