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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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Technology & Democracy

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Thriving Families

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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
Impact [3]

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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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.
Us@250 Fellowship

Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellowship

Future Security Fellowships
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New America hosts various in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Join the conversation.

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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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The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World

The Extinction of Experience

Book / In Depth

The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World

Christine Rosen explores how our screen‑filled lives are eroding direct human encounters and invites a return to genuine experience.

Sep 10, 2024

Christine Rosen

Examining the Political Dynamics Behind Russia’s Paris 2024 Olympics Ban

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Examining the Political Dynamics Behind Russia’s Paris 2024 Olympics Ban

Jul 31, 2024

Andrés Martinez

The Code That Launched Computational Policing and Modern Racial Profiling

The Code That Launched Computational Policing and Modern Racial Profiling

Nov 15, 2022

Charlton McIlwain

Can a Police Drone Recognize Your Face?

Can a Police Drone Recognize Your Face?

Jul 8, 2020

Faine Greenwood

Those Face Mask “ADA Exemption” Cards Are Dangerous Nonsense

Those Face Mask “ADA Exemption” Cards Are Dangerous Nonsense

Jun 30, 2020

Matthew Cortland

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Andrés Martinez

Andrés Martinez

Future Tense Fellow

Bina Venkataraman

Bina Venkataraman

Bina Venkataraman

Future Tense Fellow, 2017; Carnegie Fellow, 2016

Joel Garreau

Joel Garreau

Joel Garreau

Fellow, Future Tense; Bernard L. Schwartz Fellow, 2010

Nicholas Thompson

Nicholas Thompson

Nicholas Thompson

Markle Fellow; Senior Research Fellow, Future Tense