A Different Kind of AP History
Associated Press Corporate Archives Director Valerie S. Komor outlines how the Mexican-American War gave birth to a news-gathering instituti
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Article on German Steel Mill Attack “Inside Job” is Just Hype
On Sept 9, 2015 an article posted on Industrial Safety and Security Source ran with the headline “German Steel Mill Attack: An Inside Job”.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Critical Moment to Modernize the Lifeline Program
Originally conceived under the Reagan administration, the Lifeline program was established to protect low-income Americans from having to ch
Can a Picture Change the Rhetoric on Refugees?
The global discourse about asylum-seeking Syrian migrants is at odds with the reality of the refugee crisis, says Warda Shazadi Meighen.
Column: Neighborhoods, Communities, and Privilege
Baseball, motherhood, apple pie, & neighborhood schools. They're all American dogma.
New Report: Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
When it comes to early education, Minnesota has initiated some promising policies, but also faces a variety of ongoing challenges.
Punishment Wins Over Prevention in Brazil
Brazil's Congress is considering a measure to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16. Promundo's Gary Barker outlines how th
The Cost of Fear-Based Policy
Most acts of terror within the United States are carried out by right-wing domestic extremist groups. But that isn’t how Americans imagine t
The Iran Deal Will Pass—Now What?
Obama has enough votes to get his historic deal through the Senate. In four questions, Tehran native Negar Mortazavi wonders what happens ne
The Next Generation of Student Debt
College students now expect to take on more student loan debt than they think is reasonable. Rachel Fishman offers a master class on why stu
Welcome to the 2016 Class of New America Fellows
Find out more about the New America’s newest fellows.
Why It Could Be Challenging to Sanction Chinese Companies for Cybercrimes
The Treasury Department may be gearing up to sanction Chinese entities over their involvement with the cybertheft of U.S. trade secrets. But
Why Sen. Lamar Alexander Is Wrong About College Affordability
The Senator in charge of higher education policy is on a campaign to make college affordable, even for the most financially needy student.