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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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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

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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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Big ideas, bold solutions. Explore the latest research, analysis, and policy insights from our experts.

How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

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How We Can Build More: Piloting a New Approach to Affordable and Market Rate Housing

On The Rooftop: Alameda County, CA is piloting innovations to make missing middle housing easier and cheaper to build.

Mar 11, 2026

Aaron Tiedemann

The Quantum Curtain

EHNINGEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 01: A model of IBM Quantum shows the three chandeliers that would be a part of the System Two installation, the System One comprises of one such chandelier, seen during the inauguration of Europe's first IBM Quantum Data Center on October 01, 2024 in Ehningen, Germany. The center will provide cloud-based quantum computing for companies, research institutions and government agencies. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

The Quantum Curtain

Mar 11, 2026

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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Shaila Agha

The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

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The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Jen Danifo, Laurie Zierer

The AI Lab Next Door

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The AI Lab Next Door

Mar 11, 2026

Neil Kleiman, Eric Gordon, Mai-Ling Garcia

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California Summer Series

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California Summer Series

The New America CA fellows write about their projects for the California Column.

Sep 15, 2016

Eric Liu, Marci Harris, Laura Weidman Powers, Natalie Foster, Mario Koran, Mia Birdsong

We Need Data to Rebuild Trust in the Police

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We Need Data to Rebuild Trust in the Police

Otherwise, says Eric Liu, we cannot begin to build better relations between officers and the communities they’re meant to serve and protect

Aug 25, 2016

Guiding Lights: How to Mentor—and Find Life’s Purpose

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Book / In Depth

Guiding Lights: How to Mentor—and Find Life’s Purpose

In this stirring new book, acclaimed author and educator Eric Liu shares invaluable lessons from leaders of all walks of life.

Dec 28, 2004