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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

Future of Work Reporting Fellowship
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Apr 27, 2026
Lexington’s First Civic Assembly

Lexington’s First Civic Assembly

Apr 27, 2026
How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

Apr 29, 2026
No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

Apr 30, 2026
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New America Announces Leadership Transition

New America Announces Leadership Transition

Apr 22, 2026

Tackling the Housing Crisis Through One Year of the Rooftop

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Tackling the Housing Crisis Through One Year of the Rooftop

Apr 21, 2026

Yuliya Panfil, Tim Robustelli, Sabiha Zainulbhai, Helen Bonnyman, Ian Fletcher

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

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

Apr 23, 2026

Diana Boesch, Vicki Shabo

No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

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No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

Apr 13, 2026

Richard Davis Jr., Allyson Cornett, Carla Fletcher

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

Apr 7, 2026

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Blanket EdTech Bans Miss the Mark: Better Policies for Student Tech Use

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Blanket EdTech Bans Miss the Mark: Better Policies for Student Tech Use

Apr 10, 2026

An-Me Chung, Kéah Sharma

A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties

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A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties

Mar 31, 2026

Lee Drutman, Didi Kuo, Mark Schmitt

Making AI Work for the Public: An ALT Perspective

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Making AI Work for the Public: An ALT Perspective

Oct 15, 2025

Neil Kleiman, Eric Gordon, Mai-Ling Garcia

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House GOP Aims to Make Adult Education a Funnel to Low-Wage Jobs

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House GOP Aims to Make Adult Education a Funnel to Low-Wage Jobs

Apr 15, 2026

What We Know About Redistricting and Redistricting Reform

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What We Know About Redistricting and Redistricting Reform

Sep 19, 2022

Age Verification: The Complicated Effort to Protect Youth Online

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Age Verification: The Complicated Effort to Protect Youth Online

Apr 23, 2024

Sarah Forland, Nat Meysenburg, Erika Solis

Trump Budget Torches Community College Workforce Programs

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Trump Budget Torches Community College Workforce Programs

Apr 8, 2026

Protecting Infant Health: Closing Early Intervention Service Gaps

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Protecting Infant Health: Closing Early Intervention Service Gaps

Oct 9, 2025

Sarah Gilliland, Carrie Gillispie

How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

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How Did Philadelphia Become a World Cup City?

Apr 27, 2026

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6:30PM – 8:30PM EDT

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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