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Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the Twenty-First Century

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Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the Twenty-First Century

This report explores opportunities and strategies for expanding ballot initiative access to more states.

Jul 1, 2025

Mark Schmitt, Maresa Strano, Oscar Pocasangre

Disconnected Systems for Disconnected Youth: Performance Partnership Pilots Could Help

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Disconnected Systems for Disconnected Youth: Performance Partnership Pilots Could Help

Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth is designed to remove barriers so the government can serve at-risk youth.

Jun 30, 2025

Lancy Downs, Morgan Polk

A Case of Predatory Inclusion at Baylor University

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A Case of Predatory Inclusion at Baylor University

Baylor’s financial aid policies have evolved from saddling thousands of low-income families with debt to making attendance more affordable.

Jun 25, 2025

Stephen Burd

Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

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Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

This report offers illustrative examples and provides a planning tool to help guide mentorship design along five critical considerations.

Jun 18, 2025

Nicole Reddig, Amaya Garcia

State Legislative Toolkit for Protecting Students from Online Program Managers (OPMs) in Higher Education

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State Legislative Toolkit for Protecting Students from Online Program Managers (OPMs) in Higher Education

This legislative toolkit arms state advocates with policy background, talking points, and other resources on online program managers.

Jun 5, 2025

Jeremy Bauer-Wolf

The Future of Deception in War: Lessons from Ukraine

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The Future of Deception in War: Lessons from Ukraine

Tactics from Russia and China, new technologies, and recent wars have led to a “deception gap” between authoritarian powers and the West.

Jun 5, 2025

Mick Ryan, Peter Warren Singer

Designed for Filing, Not for Families: Reimagining Tax Credit Delivery

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Designed for Filing, Not for Families: Reimagining Tax Credit Delivery

The barriers to filing taxes prevent millions of families from accessing critical benefits—something improved delivery could solve.

May 20, 2025

Devyani Singh

When Micro Goes Macro: A Nationwide Review of States’ Educator Micro-Credential Policies

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When Micro Goes Macro: A Nationwide Review of States’ Educator Micro-Credential Policies

As states struggle to recruit and retain teachers, a nationwide scan examines how to strengthen teacher workforces via micro-credentials.

May 6, 2025

Melissa Tooley, Lisette Partelow

Terrorism in America After 9/11

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Terrorism in America After 9/11

A comprehensive, up-to-date source of online information about terrorist activity in the United States since 9/11.

Apr 23, 2025

Peter Bergen, David Sterman

How Would Constituent Services in American Multi-Member Districts Work?

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How Would Constituent Services in American Multi-Member Districts Work?

Lee Drutman and Anne Meeker explore how constituent services would operate under proportional representation.

Apr 14, 2025

Lee Drutman, Anne Meeker

Welcome to New America, redesigned for what’s next.

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

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

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

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

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

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

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Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the Twenty-First Century

Disconnected Systems for Disconnected Youth: Performance Partnership Pilots Could Help

A Case of Predatory Inclusion at Baylor University

Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

State Legislative Toolkit for Protecting Students from Online Program Managers (OPMs) in Higher Education

The Future of Deception in War: Lessons from Ukraine

Designed for Filing, Not for Families: Reimagining Tax Credit Delivery

When Micro Goes Macro: A Nationwide Review of States’ Educator Micro-Credential Policies

Terrorism in America After 9/11

How Would Constituent Services in American Multi-Member Districts Work?