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What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

A Model for Associational Party Building
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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time.
Us@250 Fellowship

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Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

October 30, 2026
Community Colleges as Cultivators of Civic Life

Community Colleges as Cultivators of Civic Life

November 2, 2026
Assembling in the Age of AI

Assembling in the Age of AI
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Who We Are

We are a distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, and technologists working to turn bold ideas into innovative solutions.

Mark Schmitt

Mark Schmitt

Senior Director, Political Reform Program

Aayush Bhagria

Aayush Bhagria

Intern, Political Reform

Lee Drutman

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Lee Drutman

Senior Fellow, Political Reform Program

Meegan Dugan Adell

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Meegan Dugan Adell

Director, New America Chicago

Sarah Jacob

Sarah Jacob

Senior Research Associate, Political Reform Program

Theodore Johnson

Theodore (Ted) Johnson

Theodore Johnson

Senior Fellow, Democratic Futures

Rachel Poalshenski

Rachel Poalshenski

Intern, Political Reform

Oscar Pocasangre

Oscar Pocasangre

Senior Data Analyst, Political Reform Program

Vanessa Rangel

Vanessa Rangel

Vanessa Rangel

Operations Manager, New America Chicago

Hollie Russon Gilman

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Hollie Russon Gilman

Senior Fellow, Political Reform Program

Maresa Strano

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Maresa Strano

Deputy Director, Political Reform Program