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At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in sweeping, long-term change. Discover how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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

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

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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For more than 25 years, New America has supported hundreds of fellows as they pursue ambitious work. Through our flagship Fellows Program and specialized fellowships, we back ideas rooted in depth, rigor, and lasting relevance.

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New America Fellows

The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
Us@250 Fellowship

Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellowship

Future Security Fellowships
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New America hosts various in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Join the conversation.

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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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What Iran Signals About the Future of Nuclear Arms Control

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What Iran Signals About the Future of Nuclear Arms Control

The war in Iran being waged by the U.S. and Israel may further a shift in nuclear weapons management.

Mar 2, 2026

Redrawing the Lines: How Purposeful School System Redistricting Can Increase Funding Fairness and Decrease Segregation

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Redrawing the Lines: How Purposeful School System Redistricting Can Increase Funding Fairness and Decrease Segregation

Sep 25, 2025

Zahava Stadler, Jordan Abbott

The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.

The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.

Mar 5, 2026

The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

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The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

Dec 10, 2025

Chris M. Herbst, Erdal Tekin

Protect Data to Preserve Public Trust: Know Your State’s Rights

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Protect Data to Preserve Public Trust: Know Your State’s Rights

Feb 2, 2026

Sydney Saubestre, Sarah Forland, Prem M. Trivedi

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The Future of Homeowners Insurance: Q&A with Alice Hill

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The Future of Homeowners Insurance: Q&A with Alice Hill

Feb 24, 2026

Alice Hill, Yuliya Panfil

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

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Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 23, 2026

Trump’s TikTok Deal Is Less About Security, and More About Consolidating Power

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Trump’s TikTok Deal Is Less About Security, and More About Consolidating Power

Feb 10, 2026

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The Subprime PLUS Loan Crisis: How Universities Steer Low-Income Families Into Unaffordable Debt

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The Subprime PLUS Loan Crisis: How Universities Steer Low-Income Families Into Unaffordable Debt

Feb 12, 2026

The Demand Machine: The Realities of AI-Powered Public Service

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The Demand Machine: The Realities of AI-Powered Public Service

Feb 11, 2026

Mai-Ling Garcia, Neil Kleiman

Terrorism in America After 9/11

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Terrorism in America After 9/11

Apr 23, 2025

Peter Bergen, David Sterman

Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States

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Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States

Jan 12, 2026

Why Americans Crave Fake News

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Why Americans Crave Fake News

Aug 21, 2023

Aaron Tiedemann

The Great Game

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The Great Game

Apr 9, 2026

Explore America’s complicated and ever-evolving relationship with the world through American football and soccer.

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