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Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

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Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

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Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

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The Man Who Stole the Gods

The Man Who Stole the Gods

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The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

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CBRS Advocates Accuse Mobile Carriers of Trying to Amp It Up to 11

Fierce Network reported on a recent Wireless Future event, highlightin...

May 27, 2026

Fierce Network

Joint Comments In Response to FCC’s Proposal Regarding Lifeline Program

Testimony / In Short

Joint Comments In Response to FCC’s Proposal Regarding Lifeline Program

OTI and other groups submitted comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to impose additional procedural hurdl...

May 6, 2026

Jessica Dine

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Kristian Stout and Michael Calabrese: The FCC Lets Satellite Innovation Breathe

Michael Calabrese and Kristian Stout wrote an op-ed in Broadband Breakfast on the be...

Apr 27, 2026

Broadband Breakfast

Comments on a U.S. Position for Agenda Item 1.7 at ITU World Radio Conference 2027

Testimony / In Short

Comments on a U.S. Position for Agenda Item 1.7 at ITU World Radio Conference 2027

OTI submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission advocating for View B as the U.S.’s position on Age...

Apr 24, 2026

Michael Calabrese

Public Interest Coalition Comments on Higher Wi-Fi Power in 6 GHz Band

Testimony / In Short

Public Interest Coalition Comments on Higher Wi-Fi Power in 6 GHz Band

OTI and public interest organizations submitted comments to the FCC urging the Commission to increase WiFi power levels for indoor-only operations....

Apr 24, 2026

Michael Calabrese, Jessica Dine

To Win the AI Race, America Must Close the Digital Divide

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To Win the AI Race, America Must Close the Digital Divide

Chhaya Kapadia warns a lack of federal focus on closing the digital divide threatens U.S. competitiveness in the AI...

Apr 7, 2026

Chhaya Kapadia

Testimony Emphasizes U.S. Priorities Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference

Testimony / In Short

Testimony Emphasizes U.S. Priorities Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference

Wireless Future’s Michael Calabrese testifies before the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications an...

Mar 17, 2026

Michael Calabrese

Comments to the NTIA on the Use of BEAD Funds Leftover after Broadband Deployment

Testimony / In Short

Comments to the NTIA on the Use of BEAD Funds Leftover after Broadband Deployment

OTI submits comments to the NTIA regarding allocating the funds remaining after the BEAD program’s broadband deployment is complete.

Feb 18, 2026

Jessica Dine

Joint Comments Urging the FCC to Replace Current Sharing Framework in the mmWave UMFUS Bands

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Joint Comments Urging the FCC to Replace Current Sharing Framework in the mmWave UMFUS Bands

OTI and PK submit comments urging the FCC to replace the current sharing framework in the mmWave UMFUS bands.

Feb 18, 2026

Michael Calabrese

Joint Comments Urging FCC to Reject Efforts to Weaken Broadband Label Requirements

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Joint Comments Urging FCC to Reject Efforts to Weaken Broadband Label Requirements

OTI and other groups submitted comments to the FCC, urging the Commission to reject efforts to weaken the broadband label requirements.

Feb 17, 2026

Prem M. Trivedi

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Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

Trending Topics

A Model for Associational Party Building

�鶹��ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

�鶹��ý Fellows

Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

The Man Who Stole the Gods

The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

From Classrooms to Care Floor: Building Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways for Youth

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CBRS Advocates Accuse Mobile Carriers of Trying to Amp It Up to 11

Joint Comments In Response to FCC’s Proposal Regarding Lifeline Program

Kristian Stout and Michael Calabrese: The FCC Lets Satellite Innovation Breathe

Comments on a U.S. Position for Agenda Item 1.7 at ITU World Radio Conference 2027

Public Interest Coalition Comments on Higher Wi-Fi Power in 6 GHz Band

To Win the AI Race, America Must Close the Digital Divide

Testimony Emphasizes U.S. Priorities Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference

Comments to the NTIA on the Use of BEAD Funds Leftover after Broadband Deployment

Joint Comments Urging the FCC to Replace Current Sharing Framework in the mmWave UMFUS Bands

Joint Comments Urging FCC to Reject Efforts to Weaken Broadband Label Requirements

�鶹������ý

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

A Model for Associational Party Building

�鶹������ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

�鶹������ý Fellows

Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

The Man Who Stole the Gods

The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

From Classrooms to Care Floor: Building Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways for Youth

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Topic

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Type

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CBRS Advocates Accuse Mobile Carriers of Trying to Amp It Up to 11

Joint Comments In Response to FCC’s Proposal Regarding Lifeline Program

Kristian Stout and Michael Calabrese: The FCC Lets Satellite Innovation Breathe

Comments on a U.S. Position for Agenda Item 1.7 at ITU World Radio Conference 2027

Public Interest Coalition Comments on Higher Wi-Fi Power in 6 GHz Band

To Win the AI Race, America Must Close the Digital Divide

Testimony Emphasizes U.S. Priorities Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference

Comments to the NTIA on the Use of BEAD Funds Leftover after Broadband Deployment

Joint Comments Urging the FCC to Replace Current Sharing Framework in the mmWave UMFUS Bands

Joint Comments Urging FCC to Reject Efforts to Weaken Broadband Label Requirements

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�鶹��ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

�鶹��ý Fellows