New America
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The Rooftop: Innovative Ideas to Solve the Housing Crisis

The Rooftop offers a home for innovative ideas to address the housing and land rights crisis in the United States and globally.
Future of Land and Housing Collections
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Quiz: What Does DOGE Know About You?

Open Technology Institute Brief

Defending the Department of 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

Read about our mission.

Upcoming Events
"First 100 Days" Sign
Apr. 29th, 2025

Not Working for Workers: The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

Join us for an event with Senator Murphy exploring the Trump administration's actions toward workers & how Democrats can regain their trust.
Washington, D.C.
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Apr. 29th, 2025

The First 100 Days: Can Civil Society Defend Democracy?

Join a rousing discussion on how civil society can collectively meet the moment and mobilize against authoritarianism
Washington, D.C.
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PAYA celebrates National Apprenticeship Day, April 30, 2025
Apr. 30th, 2025

Youth Apprenticeship Showcase

Join PAYA for a showcase of three different intermediaries that have each developed programs to connect students to in-demand careers.
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Recent Publications
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Apr. 23rd, 2025

Supporting Bachelor's Programs at Rural Community Colleges

How can rural-serving community colleges propose, develop, and sustain bachelor’s programs that benefit their communities?
By: 
Ivy Love
Center on Education & Labor Brief
Apr. 23rd, 2025

How Can States Ensure a Cohesive and Streamlined ECE System?

While many states move towards consolidated ECE governance, others pursue the same goals by other means.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
Apr. 23rd, 2025

How States Can Reinforce English Learners’ Civil Rights

As federal priorities in relation to protecting civil liberties change, states must step in to shield students from harm.
By: 
Leslie Villegas
Education Policy Blog Post
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Apr. 23rd, 2025

Terrorism in America After 9/11

A comprehensive, up-to-date source of online information about terrorist activity in the United States since 9/11.
By: 
David Sterman
 and 
Peter Bergen
Future Security Report
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