New America

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We are now accepting applications for the Class of 2027 to the New America Fellows Program!
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How ICE Immigration Enforcement Disrupts Child Care and Mothers’ Employment

Better Life Lab Report
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DC Eviction Filings: An Analysis of 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
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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
Online Only
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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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Jan. 20th, 2026

Harnessing Neuroscience to Help Gen Z Navigate the Path to Adulthood

A Book Talk with Lisa Lawson, author of “Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children”
Washington, DC
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Where policy, equity, and
culture come together.

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Recent Publications
Jan. 15th, 2026

A Guide to Trump’s Second-Term Military Strikes and Actions

CFR cited New America's data on the escalation of U.S. strikes in Somalia in 2025.
Future Security In The News Piece
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Jan. 14th, 2026

$98 Million Federal Funding Opportunity Through YouthBuild

How the DOL is working to expand pathways for opportunity youth through pre-apprenticeship.
By: 
Lindsey Phillips
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
Jan. 14th, 2026

Granting Undocumented Students Access to Public Education Delivers $633 Billion Return on Investment

The social and economic benefits of Plyler v. Doe have been widespread over the last 40 years, new report finds.
By: 
Leslie Villegas
Education Policy Blog Post
Jan. 14th, 2026

The Digital Divide Reimagined: AI, Human Vulnerabilities, and Cybersecurity Risks in the Majority World

2025 SharetheMicinCyber Fellow Nina-Simone Edwards reimagines the digital divide.
By: 
Nina-Simone Edwards
Future Security Article/Op-Ed
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