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An Analysis of DC Eviction Filings: June Through October 2025

Future of Land and Housing Brief
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

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Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

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Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.
Highlights

Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at New America.

Podcasts

New America's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.

We are dedicated to renewing
the promise of America

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Upcoming Events
Dec. 1st, 2025

Why Implementation Matters: Ensuring Quality in the New Workforce Pell Program

Explore what it will take for Workforce Pell to live up to its promise—and how implementation can turn policy into real progress.
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Save the Date for the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit
Dec. 4th, 2025

National Youth Apprenticeship Summit 2025

Register to join the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) in the DMV!
Alexandria, VA
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Dec. 4th, 2025

Evictions in the District of Columbia: A Panel Discussion on New Data Analysis

A discussion on a new analysis, plus a virtual panel discussion with local eviction prevention leaders on the state of evictions in DC.
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Recent Publications
The image is of the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial which includes statues of adults and children surrounding a large grey block. The side of the memorial that is featured here includes a quote that says, "It seemed like reaching for the moon." -Barbara Johns
Nov. 21st, 2025

Students’ Rights, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the Impact of Federal Cuts

Jazmyne Owens interviews GeDá Jones Herbert on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impacts on civil rights protections and enforcement.
By: 
Jazmyne Owens
Education Policy Blog Post
A joyful family moment with a man carrying a child on his shoulders, reaching out to high-five a woman in a park setting.
Nov. 20th, 2025

What Families’ Experiences with Support Services Teaches Us About What Works

Flexibility, ease of access, and compassion create services that help families succeed.
By: 
Jessica Weeden
 and 
Jacklynn Pham
New Practice Lab Brief
Nov. 20th, 2025

Are Central Banks the Hidden Climate Actor?

Central banks say they safeguard global stability. Their failure to confront climate risk is now a risk in itself, argues Heela Rasool-Ayub.
By: 
Heela Rasool-Ayub
Planetary Politics Blog Post
Nov. 19th, 2025

Blueprints for the Future: How Research, Policy, and Innovation Can Grow Readers in the Age of AI

In October, New America hosted a public event to discuss how technology and AI can enhance, rather than undermine, children's literacy.
By: 
Elise Franchino
Education Policy Blog Post
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