New America

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How ICE Immigration Enforcement Disrupts Child Care and Mothers’ Employment

Better Life Lab Report
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DC Eviction Filings: An Analysis of 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.
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
Jan. 29th, 2026

The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon

Join author Jeffery E. Stern for a discussion of this new book, The Warhead, and the history behind the first "smart" bombs.
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Jan. 30th, 2026

Hated by All the Right People

Join author and New America Fellow Jason Zengerle to discuss his new book and the political polarization surrounding Tucker Carlson.
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Feb. 2nd, 2026

Eviction Data Response Network Application Informational Webinar

Learn more about New America's Eviction Data Response Network and how to take part in the cohort.
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Where policy, equity, and
culture come together.

Read and subscribe to The Thread, a blog by New America.

Recent Publications
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Jan. 22nd, 2026

What 6G Should Be: Ubiquitous and Seamless Connectivity, Not Just Another “G”

A pro-consumer 6G wireless ecosystem will achieve mobile, Wi-Fi, and satellite interoperability with ubiquitous and seamless connectivity.
By: 
Michael Calabrese
 and 
Jessica Dine
Open Technology Institute Report
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Jan. 22nd, 2026

How AI and Other Technology Can Improve the Lives of People with Disabilities

Technology can be a lifeline—or a barrier. Users with disabilities explain how accessible design makes all the difference.
By: 
An-Me Chung
, 
Carrie Gillispie
, and 
Kéah Sharma
Teaching, Learning & Tech Article In The Thread
Jan. 22nd, 2026

Making Workforce Pell Work for Registered Apprenticeships

By: 
Wesley Whistle
Education Policy Blog Post
Jan. 22nd, 2026

China is Building ‘Full-Stack’ Defense-Innovation Cities

While the U.S. struggles to add rare-earth factories and drone-test ranges, Beijing is creating them in clusters, argues Peter W. Singer.
By: 
Peter Warren Singer
Future Security Article/Op-Ed
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