New America Foundation
Washington, D.C.
Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox Book Talk
Join us at New America on October 13 for a conversation with Amy J. Nelson on her new book, The Arms Control Paradox: Managing Uncertainty in an Insecure World, in which she argues that traditional arms control approaches fall short and proposes a new approach focused on managing ambiguity rather…
The Inheritance
A conversation with Janet Reitman and Peter Bergen about The Inheritance, an account of how a country revered for its democratic ideals became a nation defined by its fears.
Forged from the Fires: Rebuilding Child Care in L.A. and Beyond Through Storytelling That Facilitates Policy Change
This virtual panel from New America's Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care initiative and CHANGE pairs TV and film storytellers with child care experts to explore rebuilding early care after the 2025 Los Angeles…
Demystifying Disability in a Changing World
Join Emily Ladau for a book talk on "Demystifying Disability" at People's Book, supported by New America, on October 22, 2026, with ASL interpreting and CART provided.
Ten Lives
A conversation with Mona Chalabi and Khameer Kidia about Mona Chalabi's book Ten Lives, a visually striking exploration of money—and the lack of it—in America told through the lives of ten individuals.
Community Colleges as Cultivators of Civic Life
On Friday, October 30 from 12:00–1:00 pm ET, New America's Political Reform program, Democracy Notes, and Campus Compact will host a webinar exploring how community colleges are charting the future of American civic engagement.