OTI Defends Open Internet Rules in Court
"We are confident that with the benefit of a full briefing, the court will reject the ISP industry’s attempt to rewrite the law & history."
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NSF and New America Announce Strategic Initiative to Empower Community and Technical Colleges in Regional Innovation Ecosystems
New America is initiating the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy.
NTIA’s Report Rightly Recognizes Open Foundation Models’ Importance to America’s Economy and Society, Says OTI
"OTI welcomes the broad approach in the NTIA’s report."
Ruling the Universal Service Fund as Unconstitutional Will Destroy Critical Connectivity Programs, Says OTI
“If left standing, yesterday’s decision will destroy critical programs that keep schools, libraries … and low income households connected.”
OTI Applauds FCC’s Vote to Tackle the Homework Gap by Modernizing E-Rate
“Surveys and research show that when students without home internet get connected, educational outcomes improve.”
New America Announces Second Class of Us@250 Fellows
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Us@250 initiative announces its second class of fellows.
The ACP Has Ended; So Too Does Affordable Internet for Millions of Americans, Says OTI
"...it is disheartening to see the end of a program that’s helped millions of low-income U.S. households get online."
New America receives grant funding from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal to advance women’s power and strengthen the security and wellbeing of families in the U.S.
"With this support from Pivotal, New America will be able to build a strong and durable foundation for the next decade of our work."
Congress Should Not Sunset Section 230, Says OTI
"Putting an expiration date on Section 230 is not the most effective way to address harms and keep large tech companies accountable."
Kids Off Social Media Act Would Harm Childrens’ Safety and Privacy Online, Say Civil Society Organizations
“The best way to move forward in protecting children’s privacy and security online is to pass federal privacy legislation.”
NEW: Envisioning the Future of Child Care: New Round of Reporting Grants Now Available!
Introducing the Fellows Archive, a New Digital Platform for Big, Bold Ideas
OTI Applauds the FCC’s Final Text of the Net Neutrality Order
The Order restores a version of net neutrality that will promote a virtuous cycle of online innovation competition, and consumer choice.
OTI Strongly Supports the Spectrum and National Security Act
OTI urges Senators in both parties to vote for this “win-win legislation.”
OTI Applauds FCC’s Reinstatement of Vital Open Internet Protections and Industry Oversight
“All of us who rely on the internet every day can breathe a sigh of relief, because the FCC is back on the beat.”