Proposed CCDF Rule Could Further Weaken an Already Fragile Child Care System
A January 2026 rulemaking (NPRM) seeks to rescind many requirements designed to improve child care access and affordability
Protect Data to Preserve Public Trust: Know Your State’s Rights
New resources to help state data holders and users navigate federal pressure and mounting requests.
Hated by All the Right People
Join author and New America Fellow Jason Zengerle to discuss his new book and the political polarization surrounding Tucker Carlson.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EST
When Lawmakers Won’t Act, Voters Can
Maresa Strano was interviewed on the Democracy Lab podcast about the past, present, and future of ballot initiatives.
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Donte Brown
Technologist II
Waris Khanna
IT Manager
Disability, IDEA, and the Impact of Federal Cuts
Jazmyne Owens interviews policy expert Taryn Williams on the impact of federal cuts to disability policy and civil rights.
The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon
Join author Jeffery E. Stern for a discussion of this new book, The Warhead, and the history behind the first “smart” bombs.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EST
What Happens When the President Can Ignore International Law? We’re About to Find Out, Again.
Trump’s capture of Maduro stretches international law, Candace Rondeaux writes, creating a paradox for how the world handles foreign leaders
New America Names Anthony Foxx, James O’Brien, and Stephanie Valencia to Board of Directors
Can Workforce Pell Support Apprenticeship? Yes, But…
Here are the eight key requirements for related technical instruction to qualify for Workforce Pell.
Top 6 Digital Safety and Privacy Tips for Advocacy Orgs
To guard against digital harms for community members, staff & volunteers, advocacy orgs should develop digital security & privacy protocols.
2025 in Review
To date, the New Practice Lab has supported over 2.8 million Americans
Disaster Insurance for All: Our Proposal for Reforming Property Insurance
Insurance industry profit motives conflict with our need for protection. Public insurance, coupled with proactive risk reduction, can help.