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What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

A Model for Associational Party Building
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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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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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Forged from the Fires: Rebuilding Child Care in L.A. and Beyond Through Storytelling That Facilitates Policy Change

Forged from the Fires: Rebuilding Child Care in L.A. and Beyond Through Storytelling That Facilitates Policy Change

Rebuilding American Democracy Through Public Participation

Rebuilding American Democracy Through Public Participation

Demystifying Disability in a Changing World

Demystifying Disability in a Changing World
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Who Applied?: A Look at the Class of 2027 New America Fellowship Applicants

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Who Applied?: A Look at the Class of 2027 New America Fellowship Applicants

For the Class of 2027 New America Fellows, we received over 500 applications and awarded 14 fellowships.

Aug 18, 2026

2025 Book Gift Guide: New America Fellows Literary Picks

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2025 Book Gift Guide: New America Fellows Literary Picks

Need the perfect holiday gift for the avid reader in your life? Try these new releases from New America’s Fellows Program.

Dec 18, 2025

Awista Ayub, Heidi Lewis

Who Applied?: Class of 2026 Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2026 Fellows Program Applicants

For the Class of 2026 New America Fellows, we received over 370 applications and will award 10 fellowships.

Sep 2, 2025

Who Applied?: Class of 2025 Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2025 Fellows Program Applicants

For our Class of 2025, we received nearly 300 applications and will award 15 fellowships.

Sep 12, 2024

Who Applied?: Class of 2024 National Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2024 National Fellows Program Applicants

For our Class of 2024, we received over 280 applications and will award 15 fellowships.

Sep 5, 2023

Who Applied?: Class of 2023 National Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2023 National Fellows Program Applicants

For our Class of 2023, we received 221 applications and awarded 15 fellowships.

Sep 19, 2022

The Big Thinkers Changing the World

The Big Thinkers Changing the World

The New America National Fellows are a group of ambitious storytellers, leaving their lasting impact on society.

Jan 4, 2022

Sarah Baline, Awista Ayub

Who Applied?: Class of 2022 National Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2022 National Fellows Program Applicants

For our Class of 2022, we received 339 applications and awarded 15 fellowships.

Sep 20, 2021

Who Applied?: Class of 2021 National Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2021 National Fellows Program Applicants

For our Class of 2021, we received 383 applications and awarded 10 fellowships.

Sep 15, 2020

Who Applied?: Class of 2020 National Fellows Program Applicants

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Who Applied?: Class of 2020 National Fellows Program Applicants

For our Class of 2020, we received 368 applications and awarded 15 fellowships.

Sep 5, 2019