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Fleeing War and Finding Family
We preview a new book by Sarah Wildman on family identity, myth, and memory.
Economic Soufflé at Risk of Implosion
The state of the global economy resembles nothing so much as a soufflé on the brink of implosion. While the production side of the US econom
New America to Host a Conversation with Her Excellency Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway
Prime Minister Solberg will address her experience as a female head of state and her vision for international gender equality.
What Can Canada Teach Us About Child Savings Accounts?
A report outlining some lessons from Canada’s CSA experiences and how they might inform CSA policy in the United States.
New America to Host Public Event with H.E. Dr. Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran
President Rouhani will address his vision for stabilizing the Middle East and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.
The Teacher Wars
Who should teach? What should be taught? Who should be held accountable for how our children learn?
The Business of Banking Youth
Can youth savings in the developing world be good social policy and make business sense for banks?
Are Student Loans the Best We Can Do?
For the past few decades, more students have taken out loans and they have borrowed ever-larger amounts.
New Report: Are Student Loans the Best We Can Do?
Student borrowing was supposed to reflect an agreement between aspiring college students and the government; the latter would use loans to a
Israel, Gaza, and Monitoring Human Rights
Monitoring human rights during wartime is a particularly daunting challenge, especially when greeted with a hostile audience.
Just in Time Podcast
For white-collar workers, jobs that promise flexible hours may be highly sought after.
The Next Economic Disaster Podcast
Currently, American consumers owe over $11.5 trillion in debt. Are we on the cusp of another economic crisis?
Guest Post: How Much Would You Spend to Save $19 Million a Year?
California loses about $19 million a year from its public assistance programs to a surprising cost: ATM fees.
The Affordable Care Act and Asset Limits: What’s Left Undone
This blog post is the third and final installment in a series by Julianna Lord, Emerson National Hunger Fellow.