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

The surge in ICE arrests erodes the child care workforce and pulls mothers of young children out of the labor market.
Better Life Lab Report

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An Analysis of DC Eviction Filings: June Through October 2025

Future of Land and Housing Brief
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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.

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Upcoming Events
Jan. 13th, 2026

Redrawing the Lines that Divide Our Students: Data and Tools for Better, Fairer School District Boundaries

Join New America’s Education Funding Equity Initiative to learn more about their new report, Redrawing the Lines, and interactive tools.
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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
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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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Recent Publications
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Dec. 18th, 2025

Our Favorite New Books to Gift This Holiday Season

Need the perfect holiday gift for the avid reader in your life? Try these new releases from New America’s Fellows Program.
By: 
Awista Ayub
 and 
Heidi Lewis
New America Fellows Article In The Thread
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Dec. 18th, 2025

“Small but Mighty” College Brings Apprenticeship to Rural West Virginia

A rural community college is creating new economic opportunities in its region by becoming a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor.
By: 
Braden Goetz
Center on Education & Labor Blog Post
Dec. 18th, 2025

US Dramatically Escalates Air Strikes on Somalia Under Trump This Year

Al Jazeera cites New America's data on U.S. strikes in Somalia.
By: 
David Sterman
Future Security In The News Piece
Dec. 18th, 2025

Localities continue to invest in early childhood education amongst federal cuts to the social safety net.

By: 
Sarah Gilliland
 and 
Emmy Liss
New Practice Lab Blog Post
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