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At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive.
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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in sweeping, long-term change. Discover how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

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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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For more than 25 years, New America has supported hundreds of fellows as they pursue ambitious work. Through our flagship Fellows Program and specialized fellowships, we back ideas rooted in depth, rigor, and lasting relevance.

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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.
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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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Events

New America is proud to serve as a gathering place for events—both online and in-person—to exchange ideas, spotlight new research, and engage with diverse perspectives. Every year, New America’s events bring together thousands of people across sectors and disciplines to help shape policy discussions and drive solutions to real-world challenges.

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Black Voters, the 2024 Election, and a Second Trump Administration

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Nov 21, 2024

Black Voters, the 2024 Election, and a Second Trump Administration

Virtual

1PM – 2PM EDT

Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afghanistan

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Nov 19, 2024

Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afghanistan

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

Fundamentals of Youth Apprenticeship

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Nov 18, 2024

Fundamentals of Youth Apprenticeship

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria

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Nov 14, 2024

Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

Lessons from Deschutes, Oregon Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness

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Nov 13, 2024

Lessons from Deschutes, Oregon Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

Martian Encounters: Imagining Alternate Non-Colonial Futures

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Nov 12 – 13, 2024

Martian Encounters: Imagining Alternate Non-Colonial Futures

Virtual

9AM – 5:30PM EDT

Loss and Damage: Tackling Climate Inequities and Financing Resilience

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Nov 4, 2024

Loss and Damage: Tackling Climate Inequities and Financing Resilience

Watch the recording of this web event with globally recognized climate expert Harjeet Singh.

Virtual

11AM – 12PM EDT

Better Together: Worker Rights and Workforce Development

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Oct 29, 2024

Better Together: Worker Rights and Workforce Development

Join us on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:00 ET for a lively and informative discussion on worker rights and workforce development.

Virtual

3PM – 4PM EDT

The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World

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Oct 29, 2024

The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue

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Oct 23, 2024

Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue

Virtual

12PM – 1PM EDT

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