The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action: America’s “Deservedness” Myth
SCOTUS’s affirmative action decision not only says a lot about education but America’s prevailing economic narrative of who deserves what.
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You Are Here Because You Belong
A conversation with UNC-Chapel Hill's Affirmative Action Coalition about their advocacy efforts in support of affirmative action.
ASU Future Security Speaker Series
The Center on the Future of War at ASU and New America collaborated to host a Spring Speakers Series at ASU.
“Child Care Services Would Cease to Happen Without Immigrant Child Care Workers”
New research finds anti-immigrant policies harm the child care sector and vulnerable families.
A Healthy Democracy Requires Healthy Political Parties
Lee Drutman wrote about the importance of more political parties
Michael Flynn’s New War
Minnesota Makes Major Strides on Behalf of Children and Families
The legislative session resulted in about $750 million in new funds for child care and early learning programs.
New America Announces Inaugural Class of Us@250 Fellows
As the U.S. approaches 250 years, New America announces its inaugural class of Us@250 fellows focused on reimagining the American narrative.
June Digital Matters
Climate Experts: We Need a Better Managed Retreat
U.S. policymakers need to drastically rethink how to fund and implement managed retreat amid worsening climate impacts.
Leveraging Our Legal and Educational Systems to Expand Opportunity for Students of Color
A conversation with “recovering lawyer” and academic researcher Dr. Liliana Garces on affirmative action.
Reaffirming Lived Experiences in the College Admissions Process
A conversation with Dr. OiYan Poon on the complexities of college admissions and enrollment management.
State & Local Leaders Collaborate to Scale Equitable College & Career Pathways
An update from the Launch Initiative's Impact Cohort