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Inclusive growth in Indianapolis…will we mess it up?
IUPUI-New America Public Problem-Solver Abbey Chambers asks if we're really being inclusive in our inclusive growth?
During Trump’s Visit, El Paso Residents Criticized His Divisiveness—and Lawmakers’ Inaction on Gun Laws
Anger and frustration about gun laws—and the president's racist language—is becoming more apparent.
Education Dept Tactics on California Online College Students Are Contemptible
The Department's true intent on playing the "sky-is-falling" card about state authorization requirements for online programs is clear.
Expanding Early Childhood Education in Rural America
How to Bring Immigrant Families Into Schools
Through its Family Literacy Program, Lincoln Public Schools is forging a path that actively nurtures relationships with immigrant families.
Sixteen Tons of Moon Rock
Space settlements could end up being old-fashioned company towns.
The Fault in Our Data
Many of AI's biases are essentially invisible—difficult to detect because they're embedded in data and coding.
The Local Communities Pioneering a New Path for Philanthropy
A little-known groundswell of giving circles from San Francisco to Miami is unearthing younger, more ethnically diverse donors.
Reginald Dwayne Betts on His Upcoming Book of Poetry and the State of the Criminal Justice System Today
New America 2018 Fellow Reginald Dwayne Betts spoke about his book Felon and the experiences of incarceration, violence, and life after prison.
8/7 FCC C-Band Comments On Behalf of Broadband Connects America Coalition
8/7 FCC C-Band Comments On Behalf of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition
A Deeper Look at Facebook’s Second Update of their Civil Rights Audit
Alvaro Marañon looks at the progress and further challenges laid out in Facebook's latest Civil Rights Audit report.