New America Fellows
The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time. Each year, we select a diverse group of writers, journalists, filmmakers, and innovators who pursue ambitious investigative projects that bridge storytelling with research and lived experience.
Through unrestricted funding, a supportive community, and increased visibility, New America Fellows bring big, bold ideas to life—through books, films, longform articles, podcasts, and other creative nonfiction narrative forms.
Telling Resilient Indigenous Stories: Director Paige Bethmann on “Remaining Native”
Director Paige Bethmann shares how “Remaining Native” was made and what the story means to her and those featured in the film.
How the Mega-Rich Bend the Rules: A Q&A with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Fellow Atossa Araxia Abrahamian discusses how the ultra-wealthy exploit global loopholes amidst the rise of millionaire migration.
Working While Homeless: In America, It’s All Too Common
Who Gets Housing, and Who Is ‘Disposable’?
Celebrating the Power of Words: Poems from New America Fellows Clint Smith and Sarah Kay
Explore the powerful poetry of Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.
Remaining Native
Paige Bethmann tracks a young runner confronting the legacy of Indian boarding schools while chasing his collegiate dreams.
America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness
