New America

New America Announces Fellows’ Class of 2026

Out of nearly 400 applications this year, 10 individuals were selected for New America’s Class of 2026 Fellows.
New America Fellows Press Release
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A Labor Day Look at Trump’s Harm to U.S. Workers

Center on Education & Labor Article In The Thread
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

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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
Sep. 17th, 2025

Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights

Join author and New America Fellow Keisha N. Blain for a discussion of their book exploring Black women's commitment to human rights.
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Sep. 18th, 2025

Boosting LEO Satellite Capacity: Is the FCC’s Launch on Target?

Hear from leading satellite operators and experts on the “satellite spectrum abundance” proceedings.
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Sep. 18th, 2025

Latino Voices: Realizing America’s Pluralistic Future

Join New America for a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that honors the power, diversity, and leadership of Latino communities.
Washington, DC
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Recent Publications
Sep. 15th, 2025

Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States

A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs in place that make paid leave benefits available to workers programs.
By: 
Vicki Shabo
Better Life Lab Brief
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Sep. 15th, 2025

A State-by-State Summary of Prospective Payments Implementation Approaches

The New Practice Lab offers resources for states implementing new federal requirements changing how they pay child care providers.
New Practice Lab Blog Post
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Sep. 15th, 2025

Early Math Intervention Builds Momentum in 2025

Better math proficiency early in a student’s education often means better reading and math skills later on.
By: 
Charlotte Chung
Education Policy Blog Post
Sep. 15th, 2025

In “Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs,” Health and Happiness Mean Energy, Not Time Management

Moms in the United States are struggling. Leslie Forde says they have to start doing less.
By: 
Haley Swenson
Better Life Lab Blog Post
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