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Establishing a Vision for Nonpartisan and Fair Redistricting
A conversation on how to implement independent redistricting not from the top down—but from the ground up.
How to Bake Diversity Into Tech Startups
A conversation on where past efforts have fallen short and the key elements of inclusive tech ecosystems.
Learning While Homeless in the Other California
California's homeless crisis won't be fixed without protecting the educational rights of students facing housing instability.
Making the Shift From Empathy to Action
An overview of a special issue highlighting the New America CA fellows, their work, and the role of individuals in social change.
New America’s Better Life Lab Welcomes Paid Leave Policy Expert at a Moment Ripe for Progress
The Better Life Lab at New America is pleased to announce that Vicki Shabo has joined as Senior Fellow for Paid Leave Policy and Strategy.
The Safety Net Is Actually a Safety Network
Low-income families take a holistic approach to solving their day-to-day challenges. Philanthropic organizations should do the same.
Why We Need to Invest In Survivor Wealth
It holds the keys to survivors not only getting out of abusive situations, but also staying out.
Better Life Lab Podcast: Inbox Zero
Support for Paid Parental Leave Is on the Rise
But a new bill before Congress would disincentivize dads from taking it.
Texas Has a Multibillion Dollar Plan to Protect from Hurricane Storm Surge
But there's a growing chorus of coastal Texas residents who have rallied against it.
Toward a Better Life
As part of our monthly anniversary series, a conversation on how policies around work and family have evolved in the last two decades.
Farewell from FCSP
Blockchain Potent Force but ‘No Cure-All’ for Land Rights
Tim Robustelli was quoted in a Reuters article following his presentation on blockchain-for-land at the World Bank.
