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New America @newamerica.org · 7d

What exactly is a government shutdown, and what does it mean for our democracy?

In today’s episode of Democracy Deciphered, New America’s @mschmitt9.bsky.social unpacks why shutdowns happen and what history can teach us.

🎧 Tune in: https://bit.ly/474dXWq

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Eddy Conroy He/Him @econroy.bsky.social · 7d

Now you see me, now you don’t!

Good job he has his amateur magician work to fall back on.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...

White House Pulls Pick to Lead Labor Data Agency

www.nytimes.com

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Eddy Conroy He/Him @econroy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Related to this story, we are so grateful to @duckworth.senate.gov for requesting a GAO investigation into whether ED not awarding CCAMPIS grants amounts to an illegal impoundment of appropriated funds.

www.duckworth.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

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Education and Work @educationwork.newamerica.org · Aug 20

ICYMI: The @dol.gov plans to roll back equal employment requirements for federally registered #apprenticeship programs.

🚨 Yes, really.

Here, our policy experts @morganpolk.bsky.social and @ivysullivan.bsky.social detail how this new rule "deconstructs protections" for women and workers of color.

Proposed DOL Rule Scraps Anti-Discrimination Supports for Apprentices

A review of proposed changes to Department of Labor's equal opportunity employment protections and anti discrimination rules for apprenticeship programs

www.newamerica.org

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Education and Work @educationwork.newamerica.org · Aug 21

The president promised young people new opportunities. But his policies fall short.

🧵 Writing for @newamerica.org's digital magazine The Thread, @ivysullivan.bsky.social unpacks how cuts to #college and career readiness programs leave #GenZ with fewer pathways to success—and how we course correct.

Why Gen Z Needs More Than Trump’s ‘Make America Skilled Again’ Empty Promises

Trump promised to “Make America Skilled Again,” but slashed funding and student debt relief. Now Gen Z is pushing back and building a better future.

www.newamerica.org

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Trump admin is weakening federal agencies that support worker rights, and wants to make it easier for employers to get away with discriminatory practices. More on this in my @educationwork.newamerica.org blog with @morganpolk.bsky.social:
www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Proposed DOL Rule Scraps Anti-Discrimination Supports for Apprentices

A review of proposed changes to Department of Labor's equal opportunity employment protections and anti discrimination rules for apprenticeship programs

www.newamerica.org

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New America @newamerica.org · Aug 13

New America experts around the web:

1️⃣ @politicalreform.newamerica.org Maresa Strano for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social bit.ly/3UN4HiJ

2️⃣ @educationwork.newamerica.org Rachel Fishman for @insidehighered.com bit.ly/4fwx7GY

3️⃣ Heela Rasool-Ayub for @aljazeera.com bit.ly/47schqb

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New America @newamerica.org · Aug 11

Despite promises to "Make America Skilled Again," federal cuts to career readiness programs have left Gen Z without the support they need to explore and launch their careers, argues @ivysullivan.bsky.social of @educationwork.newamerica.org.

💻 go.newamerica.org/gen-z-skille...

Text image discussing the role of school districts, policymakers, and employers in helping Gen Z build their careers by stepping out of comfort zones.

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Aug 6

While we wait for Congress, Gen Z is getting to work! Check out my latest piece for @newamerica.org The Thread! www.newamerica.org/the-thread/g...

Why Gen Z Needs More Than Trump’s ‘Make America Skilled Again’ Empty Promises

Trump promised to “Make America Skilled Again,” but slashed funding and student debt relief. Now Gen Z is pushing back and building a better future.

www.newamerica.org

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Bodega Cats @bodegacats.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Kevin Carey @kevincarey1.bsky.social · Jul 24

Columbia University has handed over its undergraduate admissions process to Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, who will now decide at their sole discretion whether the university has admitted enough white people. It's no longer an independent institution.

Screenshot of Columbia's settlement with the White House

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 23

Democrats and Republicans agree on this -- the cost of attending college is a huge problem. Check out the other insights in @educationwork.newamerica.org 2025 Varying Degrees report 🔎 www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Democrats and Republicans agree, the cost of attending colleges and universities are too expensive

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Nicole Tersigni @nicsigni.bsky.social · Jul 23

back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem

Painting of a woman at a table looking at another woman who is holding a serving tray. My caption “can I get you anything else?” “A new president and another coffee would be great.”

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 21

"What Does it Mean to be an American Patriot?" great listen from New America's podcast team!

Episode 11: What Does it Mean to be an American Patriot?

How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over time? Ted Johnson from New America delves into the complexities of American…

www.newamerica.org

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Stephanie Baker @stephabaker.bsky.social · Jul 10

What if colleges got involved in child care advocacy at the state and local level?

I made the case here for why colleges should be involved in efforts to address the child care crisis- to the benefit of parenting students, their workforce, and really all of us.

www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Why Colleges Should Get Involved in Child Care Advocacy

Colleges should get involved in advocacy for child care solutions.

www.newamerica.org

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great to see @hechinger covering youth apprenticeships in Indiana!

Apprenticeships for high schoolers are touted as the next big thing. One state leads the way

High school apprenticeships are slowly spreading, as young people become more disillusioned with four-year college and well-paying jobs that don’t require bachelor’s degrees go begging.

hechingerreport.org

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New America @newamerica.org · Jul 8

📅 7/16; 9:30a ET
📍Online

Join us for Katrina’s America, a day-long event exploring the legacy of Hurricane Katrina.

🗣️ Vann R. Newkirk II, @drtedj.bsky.social, @sherifink.bsky.social, @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, @nhannahjones.bsky.social, & more.

#NewAmericaEvents go.newamerica.org/katrinasamer...

Poster for the event "Katrina's America: 20 Years Since the Storm" held by New America Fellows Program, featuring multiple speaker portraits arranged above a background image of a storm seen from above. The event is scheduled for July 16, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT, and will be conducted online.

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 9

It's hard to believe it's already the start of the official wildfire season in California. The volunteers and fire fighters are essentially miracle workers, but they shouldn't have to be.

CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · Jul 8

Young women across California recently joined us to train hard, build each other up, and get a firsthand look at the skills, strength, and teamwork it takes to be a first responder.

#CampCinder #WomenInFire #CALFIRE

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Zahava Stadler @zahavastadler.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yesterday, I shared my @educationwork.newamerica.org team's district impact analysis of the $6+ billion that the Trump admin is refusing to disburse to schools (link in 2nd post). Now, @edweek.org has published our funding figures for ALL districts in the US for which we have data. Search for yours↓

See How Much Federal Money Trump Is Holding Back From Your District

Hundreds of districts will lose more than $1 million each, according to a new analysis.

www.edweek.org

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 9

Did you see his NYT interview about the "anti christ". His brain is mush!

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 8

A preview unreleased polling data which will be published in the next few weeks: 74% of Americans — (91% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans) — say the federal government should spend more taxpayer dollars to make higher education affordable.

How the House Reconciliation Bill Harms the Average American Family

The House reconciliation bill makes college less affordable—ignoring Americans’ top higher ed concern.

www.newamerica.org

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 7

Cuts to Medicaid would impact the 28 percent of early educators who rely on it for health care. Check out New America's review of the reconciliation bill here:

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fails Students and Our Education System

New America's Education & Work programs share concerns about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its threat to public education in the United States.

www.newamerica.org

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · Jul 7

It’s all a bit too much.

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Ivy Sullivan @ivysullivan.bsky.social · Jul 2

Has anyone been able to find descriptions of the winning competitive grants from apprenticeship formula SAEF3 funding? www.dol.gov/newsroom/rel...

US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships

www.dol.gov

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Zahava Stadler @zahavastadler.bsky.social · Jul 1

learningpolicyinstitute.org/blog/states-...
From the Learning Policy Institute, showing the impact of the administration's reckless decision to withhold billions of critical education dollars. Vermont and DC are set to see over 20% of their federal school funding yanked. Over 10% in every state.

States Face Uncertainty as an Estimated $6.2 Billion in K–12 Funding Remains Unreleased: Here’s the Fiscal Impact by State

States face uncertainty as $4.8 billion in K–12 federal funding remains unreleased. If the U.S. Department of Education doesn’t distribute these funds by July 1, state educational agencies will need p...

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