David Gray

Bringing Back Rural America

Kirsten Gilbert — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0500

A New America Event
11/12/2009 - 12:00pm

Thousands of small towns in rural America are being depopulated, or hollowed out. The brightest and most ambitious young people in many communities abandon the heartland for greater challenges and rewards in cities. This is a major policy problem that has largely escaped media and political attention. What are the implications of this exodus? What trends of "smallness" can help counter it? What policies should Washington be pursuing to support small communities? Come join the… more

The Scandal of Reform

Kirsten Gilbert — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0400

A New America Event
10/08/2009 - 12:00pm

Amidst speculation in some circles that the nation may be entering a new Progressive era, the New York experience offers a fascinating and cautionary lesson on the state of political reform. New York is home to the most generous campaign finance program in the country - and some of the least competitive elections. What do the experiences of New York and other cities teach us? What does a robust reform agenda look like in the 21st century? Come… more

This is Your Country on Drugs

Stephanie Gunter — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:00 -0400

A New America Event
09/10/2009 - 12:00pm

The summer saw new spikes in drug related violence in North America. The governmental responses ranged from President Obama's meeting with Canadian and Mexican leaders to pledge new vigilence to members of the California legislature proposing to close California's budget crisis by legalizing and taxing drugs. America has been engaging in a war on drugs for a generation now. What have been the results? What is working and what isn't working? What should America be doing and where… more

Can Washington Power Up American Inventiveness?

Stephanie Gunter — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:44:00 -0400

A New America Event
07/20/2009 - 12:15pm

A New America Foundation/Washington Monthly event

Flexible Work Arrangements and Low-Wage Work

Cecille Isidro — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0400

A New America Event
07/08/2009 - 11:30am

Low-wage workers are some of America's most vulnerable workers. In addition to the problem of having low wages, many have little input into the hours that they work and many have unpredictable work schedules, with the timing and amount of work hours fluctuating from week to week. A cascade of negative consequences can flow from being unable to alter work schedules or know them in advance - including unstable child care; difficulty accessing work supports and job training;… more

National Winner Named in New America's 2009 Improving the Lives of Children Essay Contest

Communications — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:42:00 -0400

Bedford, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. -- Daniel Robbins, a graduating senior of Fox Lane High School in Bedford, NY, was named first place winner of the New America Foundation's Improving the Lives of Children Essay Contest.

At the announcement ceremony today, Daniel Robbins received a $2,500 prize for college. Congressman John J. Hall, from the 19th Congressional District in New York, presented the check.

This year's winner was selected from more than 3,400 entrants, from high schools in every state in the country.

The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children

Cecille Isidro — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:57:00 -0400

A New America Event
06/03/2009 - 11:30am

Virtually all the progress made in children's well-being since 1975 - particularly the improvements of the 1990s -- will be wiped out by the current recession, according to a report released on Wed., June 3, 2009 at the New America Foundation.

Supporting a Healthier American Workplace

Cecille Isidro — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:25:00 -0400

A New America Event
05/20/2009 - 9:00am

10 Finalists Named in New America's 2009 Improving the Lives of Children Essay Contest

Communications — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:08:00 -0400

Washington, D.C. May 19, 2009 -- Ten students were named finalists of the New America Foundation's Improving the Lives of Children Essay Contest today.

This year's finalists were selected from more than 3,400 entrants, from high schools in every state. By state, the finalists broke out to 1 Arizona; 1 Colorado; 1 Michigan; 1 New Jersey; 2 New York; 1 North Carolina; 1 Ohio; 2 Pennsylvania.

25 Semifinalists Named in New America's 2009 Improving the Lives of Children Essay Contest

Communications — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:57:00 -0400

Twenty-five students were named semifinalists of the New America Foundation's Improving the Lives of Children Essay Contest today.

This year's semifinalists were selected from more than 3,400 entrants, from high schools in every state. By state, the semifinalists broke out to 1 Arkansas; 1 Arizona; 1 California; 1 Colorado; 1 Illinois; 2 Michigan; 1 Minnesota; 1 Mississippi; 1 North Carolina; 1 New Jersey; 3 New York; 1 Ohio; 3 Pennsylvania; 1 Tennessee; 3 Texas; 1 Utah; 1 Washington.