Asset Building News Week – June 24, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Food and Oil Shocks Roil Venezuela
The collapse of oil prices has led to food shortages across the country, destabilizing an already fragile society.
OTI Joins 60 Groups, Companies, and Academics in Opposition to Controversial Senate Intelligence Authorization Act
The Intelligence Authorization Act, if passed, would expand the FBI's National Security Letter authority and limit crucial oversight.
6/23 – OTI Coalition Opposition to Auto Industry Petition for Reconsideration of U-NII-3 Band Rules
FCC Filing
Getting Up to Speed
To help you understand what exactly goes into good broadband measurement, OTI has released Getting Up to Speed.
Keeping the YouthSave Collaboration Going
This blog discusses how to advance the youth savings agenda now that the project is over.
The California Drought’s Lessons for Food Security
The drought is hurting one of the world’s most important food producers. How has California’s declining production impacted food prices?
Toolkit Offers Ideas for Generating Local ECE Revenue
A new financing toolkit is making it easier for cities to generate local revenue to fund early education programs.
Wall Street Over Main Street
Please join us for a conversation about the consequences of financialization.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Food Security Poses Governance, Management, and Military Challenges Say Experts
Food and security experts highlighted the multiple layers of challenges posed by food security on international stability at a recent event.
No Startup Left Behind
Join New America for a conversation with tech startups across the city who have successfully navigated the challenging terrain of paid leave
In-Person
The Hattery
414 Brannan Street, San Francisco, C.A. 94107
OTI Applauds Senate Vote to Reject FBI Surveillance Expansion
Today, the Senate voted 58-38 vote to reject the controversial McCain-Cornyn-Burr Amendment.
What Does “Transforming the Workforce” Say About Developing Young Children’s Language and Literacy Skills? Part 1
This is part one of a two-part post, focusing on teachers of children in pre-K through third grade.
5 Countries to Watch on Water
These five fragile Middle Eastern countries will face increasing water stress over the next quarter-century.