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How ICE Immigration Enforcement Disrupts Child Care and Mothers’ Employment

Better Life Lab Report
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An Analysis of DC Eviction Filings: June Through October 2025

Future of Land and Housing Brief
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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.
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

Read about our mission.

Upcoming Events
Jan. 13th, 2026

Redrawing the Lines that Divide Our Students: Data and Tools for Better, Fairer School District Boundaries

Join New America’s Education Funding Equity Initiative to learn more about their new report, Redrawing the Lines, and interactive tools.
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Jan. 15th, 2026

CTE 101

Join PAYA National Partner Advance CTE for a CTE 101 session designed for youth apprenticeship intermediaries and advocates new to youth app
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Jan. 15th, 2026

Wisdom of the Crowds

Explore how governments can successfully host and possibly institutionalize citizens assemblies through this panel followed by a reception.
Washington, DC
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Where policy, equity, and
culture come together.

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Recent Publications
Jan. 8th, 2026

FCC to Expand Use of Wi-Fi in 6 GHz Band

Michael Calabrese on how boosting WiFi power levels for next-gen technologies benefits consumers significantly.
By: 
Michael Calabrese
Open Technology Institute In The News Piece
Jan. 8th, 2026

From Law to Launch: Steps to Build a New Paid Leave Program

It can take several years after a law passes to deliver paid leave benefits. This story explains why.
By: 
Diana Boesch
New Practice Lab Blog Post
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Jan. 7th, 2026

Entertainment Initiative: Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care

New America's Better Life Lab works with TV and film creatives, executives and studios on authentic, inclusive work-family stories.
By: 
Vicki Shabo
 and 
Jasmine Heyward
Better Life Lab Collections
Young children use paintbrushes to draw a line between homes and schools on a map.
Jan. 7th, 2026

How to Redraw the Lines: Achieving District Boundary Change

A school system leader shares policy recommendations and practical advice for pro-equity school district boundary change.
By: 
Scott Menzel
Education Policy Blog Post
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