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?? We are excited to announce the launch of “Democracy Deciphered,” a New America original podcast dedicated to unraveling the rich history of democratic governance. In the immediate aftermath of the 2024 Presidential Election, Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt of New America's political reform program share their insights on the results. ?? Listen to Episode 1 #DemocracyDeciphered: https://lnkd.in/eFZYRyMS

Upcoming at New America ?? 11/25 The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World with Solid State Books ???? New America Fellows Program and Solid State Books welcomes Atossa Araxia Abrahamian to discuss her book The Hidden Globe. ?? 12/3 A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty ???? Join New America’s Better Life Lab for a virtual discussion on the results of their forthcoming two-year study on family economic security and well-being. ?? 12/4 The Alley: Pursuing a Presidential Pardon ???? Join The Alley team, six wrongfully accused men, and their lawyers for a special podcast listening event on the continued fight for justice. ?? 12/5 Join the PAYA Network ???? Interested in joining the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA)? RSVP for this online webinar to learn more. ?? #NewAmericaEvents https://lnkd.in/eQ7ybcpz 1w

For many, the promise of a self-governing internet has collapsed. Policymakers and citizens have become increasingly disenchanted with the digital ecosystem—and increasingly convinced of the need for some form of state intervention. What can the concept of digital agency offer? A new paper from Akash Kapur, Senior Fellow with the Planetary Politics program at New America examines digital agency as a framework for organizing the digital ecosystem. Read the new brief: https://lnkd.in/gpUhU9q6 And check out the discussion online ????:

?? New Brief: "From Digital Sovereignty to Digital Agency" My colleague Akash Kapur at New America unpacks the globally popular yet frequently harmful concept of Digital Sovereignty and proposes a new way forward for digital tech governance: Digital Agency, which seeks to regain and reinvigorate the vision of a digital ecosystem that empowers individuals and communities. An excellent, informative, and timely read! https://lnkd.in/evTu8_T7

?? New America is honored to announce the appointment of Kimberlyn Leary as Senior Fellow and Senior Advisor, Political Reform and Civic Engagement, effective January 11, 2025. Leary currently serves as Urban Institute’s Executive Vice President and brings an impressive background and portfolio of experience stemming from decades in public policy, academia, and government. ?? https://lnkd.in/gdJuSRaJ

We asked this year’s Class why they applied to be New America Fellows. See their answers below and apply to become a Fellow by February 3rd! https://lnkd.in/eiqeEWEJ

Data weaponization has emerged as a powerful tool for exploiting sensitive information and intimate images of intended targets. In a new report, #STMIC Fellow Pavlina Pavlova examines four factors—data, control, perception, and access—to explain why and how certain types of data weaponization inflict gender-specific harm. ?? https://lnkd.in/ek5YjY_G

"On Sovereign AI", the 2024 Digital Futures Symposium keynote conversation, will examine national approaches to AI governance, ethics, and technological capabilities. The panel will be moderated by Senior Fellow Akash Kapur of New America's Planetary Politics Initiative and feature experts Pablo Chavez from the Center for a New American Security and Susan Ariel Aaronson, Director of the Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub. ?? 11/20 @ 9:30a ET #NewAmericaEvents https://lnkd.in/ewhbhG7t

Thrilled to have my research published with New America! This paper introduces a new approach to documenting harms in cyberspace. By centering on women’s experiences, it highlights how data weaponization undermines the rights of affected people, hinders progress on #gender equality, and fuels global insecurity. Through cases of #data breaches where abortion records are leveraged in ransom demands, surveillance software and IoT devices used to exercise control, sexualized deepfakes and non-consensual intimate images disseminated to destroy reputations, and defamation campaigns driven by misogyny, the paper reveals a troubling gap between inadequate legal protections and the pervasive exploitation of data to harm individuals. You can read the full paper here:?https://lnkd.in/ehH6jPA9 It was a privilege to connect with many incredible experts who shared their insights for this report. Special thanks to Tatyana B., Allison Pytlak, Emmanuelle de Foy, Nompilo Simanje, Lucina Di Meco, Alexandra Pavliuc, Vivienne Kobel, Bassant Hassib, and Owen Wong for your endorsements! My heartfelt gratitude goes to Lauren Z., Camille Stewart Gloster, Esq, Lauren Bean Buitta, James Shires, and Bridget C. for your guidance in shaping the ideas presented in this paper. I hope this research sparks meaningful conversations and promotes integrating gender perspectives into national security and criminal justice strategies!

What lessons can we learn about Black voters from this election? Join New America's Us@250 Initiative and the Political Reform Program on November 21st from 1 - 2pm ET for a panel discussion about the election and Black America during a second Trump administration. ??? Speakers: Ted Johnson, New America Senior Advisor and head of the Us@250 Initiative Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at The Johns Hopkins University, CNN Contributor Maya King, Politics Reporter for The New York Times ?? RSVP: 11/21 @ 1p ET #NewAmericaEvents https://lnkd.in/evVvsWwU