New America
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Low Earth Orbit Satellites: Policies to Promote Spectrum Sharing, Foster Competition, and Close Digital Divides

A report from the LEO Policy Working Group on three key issues for policymakers.
Open Technology Institute Report
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Redistricting School Systems Can Increase Funding Fairness and Decrease Segregation

Education Policy Report
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on Students and Public Education

Education Policy Collections
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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

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Upcoming Events
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Nov. 13th, 2025

The LEO Satellite Policy Symposium

The event will feature a keynote by Jay Schwarz, Chief of the Federal Communications Commission's Space Bureau.
Washington, DC
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Nov. 14th, 2025

Better Life Lab Reporting Grants Q & A Webinar

Join the team at the Better Life Lab for an informational webinar to learn more about the care reporting grants for 2025-2026.
Online Only
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Nov. 14th, 2025

Webinar: Reaching Gen Z According to Gen Z

Youth apprentice alumni and talent acquisition experts will share insights on how to recruit Gen Z for apprenticeship programs.
Online Only
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Where policy, equity, and
culture come together.

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Recent Publications
Nov. 12th, 2025

New America’s Great Lakes Resilient Receiving Cities Network Awarded Opportunity Fund Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation

Funding supports capacity building in Midwest cities to achieve housing affordability and environmental resilience amid climate migration.
By: 
Tim Robustelli
Future of Land and Housing Blog Post
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Nov. 12th, 2025

Can AI Achieve the Broken Promises of Smart Cities?

Neil Kleiman spoke with Diana Lind for her Substack, The New Urban Order.
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Neil Kleiman
RethinkAI In The News Piece
A “Yes on 50” sign is posted in front of a home in San Anselmo, California.
Nov. 12th, 2025

Why California’s Prop 50 Is a Victory for Democracy—Even in Its Irony

Maresa Stano writes on how California’s Prop 50 proves the importance of direct democracy in building voters’ power.
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Maresa Strano
Political Reform Article In The Thread
Nov. 11th, 2025

Recipes of Ruin: Food Traditions and the Struggle for Cultural Identity

How can food traditions become targets in campaigns of cultural erasure? Visiting Fellow Aryn Baker dives into Michael Shaikh's new book.
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Aryn Baker
Planetary Politics Article/Op-Ed
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