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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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May 4, 2026
From Life Itself

From Life Itself

May 5, 2026
Cultivating Connections: Why Relationships Matter for Youth Apprenticeship

Cultivating Connections: Why Relationships Matter for Youth Apprenticeship

May 6, 2026
Private 5G Networks at Risk

Private 5G Networks at Risk

May 13, 2026
Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, and the Future of Knowledge

Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, and the Future of Knowledge
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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

Report / In Depth

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

The Promise of Public Interest Technology: In India and the United States

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The Promise of Public Interest Technology: In India and the United States

Aug 5, 2019

Melissa Salyk-Virk, Awista Ayub, Aditya K. Kaushik, Sylvia Mishra, Ananth Padmanabhan, Pranesh Prakash, Tanvi Ratna, Joshua Simons, Madhulika Srikumar, Kaliya Young, Richard Abisla, Subhodeep Jash