Trump’s TikTok Deal Is Less About Security, and More About Consolidating Power
Lilian Coral explains Trump’s TikTok deal, implications for users, and the blurred line between national security and civil liberties online
Data & Transparency
The House’s Financial Aid “Confusion” Act
A House proposal claims to clarify college costs, but by avoiding a standardized financial aid offer it could leave students more confused.
Mark Chiusano on the World of App-based Work
New America Fellow Mark Chiusano spoke about his forthcoming book, Gigging Alone.
Ending Surprise Bills in Higher Education
Congress has a rare bipartisan opportunity to bring transparency to college pricing and end the surprise bills for students.
OTI’s Insights in Report on Higher Ed Use of Data
When U.S. Data Lies, the World Listens
Sydney Saubestre and Prem M. Trivedi argue that the Trump administration is performing data theatre.
Public Comments on the Post Secondary Commission’s July 2025 Standards Revision
The New America Higher Education Policy Team submitted comments on the Post Secondary Commission's (PSC) (an aspiring accreditor) July 2025.
We Need More Data on Parenting Students. The Bipartisan Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act Will Help.
Lawmakers have reintroduced the Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act, a bill that would support parenting student data
Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the Administration’s First 30 Days
As the Trump administration concludes the first 30 days, three worrying trends emerge at the intersection of tech and democracy.
Internet Plans Now Come With ‘Nutrition Labels.’ No One Knows How to Read Them.
Chhaya Kapadia on broadband nutrition labels.
Hate Extra Fees on Your Internet Bill? The Government Wants to Know.
Raza Panjwani on data caps.
OTI Welcomes FCC Inquiry into Broadband “Data Cap” Practices
“ISPs have long imposed arbitrary data caps on home broadband connections to maximize profits at their consumers’ expense.”
Americans’ Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) In Higher Education
This blog post underscores what Americans are thinking about issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.