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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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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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the promise of America

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Dec. 19th, 2025

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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

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Recent Publications
Dec. 12th, 2025

In Vermont, A Decade-Old Campaign Winds Down and Reflects on Progress

Let’s Grow Kids has now officially ended its operations, but that’s not due to a lack of success.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
Dec. 12th, 2025

So This Is What ‘America First’ Looks Like

The Atlantic cited New America's data on U.S. strikes in Somalia.
Future Security In The News Piece
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Dec. 12th, 2025

CCAMPIS Isn’t Duplicative, It’s Essential. Transferring it Threatens Student Parents.

Moving CCAMPIS from the Department of Education to HHS would increase bureaucracy and weaken child care access for student parents.
By: 
Ewaoluwa Obatuase
, 
Richard Davis Jr.
, 
Stephanie Baker
, 
Jennifer Turner
, and 
Salma Elakbawy
Education Policy Blog Post
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Dec. 11th, 2025

Threat Complacency and Nuclear Risk: Addressing Old Threats in a New Era

This report explores why public awareness of nuclear threats fails to spark action—and how to break the cycle.
By: 
Amy J. Nelson
Future Security Report
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