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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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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

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 Third Gulf War Is Bringing the AI Cloud Back Down to Earth

The Third Gulf War Is Bringing the AI Cloud Back Down to Earth

Mar 10, 2026

Candace Rondeaux

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

Mar 10, 2026

Anne-Marie Slaughter, Paul E. Butler

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

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

Mar 10, 2026

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

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

Mar 6, 2026

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

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Testimony / In Short

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

Mar 5, 2026

Shalin Jyotishi

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Riding the Wave

Riding the Wave

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Riding the Wave

Moulton’s team used digital, social media and sophisticated tools that helped organize and expand their digital following.

Jun 22, 2015

Hollie Russon Gilman, David Tannenwald

Citizen Engagement MOOC

Citizen Engagement MOOC

Apr 8, 2015

Hollie Russon Gilman

Human Sized Data

Human Sized Data

Mar 3, 2015

Hollie Russon Gilman

How Millennials’ Use of Social Networks Explains Their Politics

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How Millennials’ Use of Social Networks Explains Their Politics

Millennials are a hopeful generation that believes in communities (both online and digital) and the power of networks.

Nov 24, 2014

Hollie Russon Gilman

Reflecting on The Responsive City

Reflecting on The Responsive City

As discussed during a recent event, even as we explore the “responsive city” of 2014, we must be mindful of whether (and how) the new tools

Oct 28, 2014

Laurenellen McCann, Hollie Russon Gilman

Case Study: Practical Principles to Encourage a Civic Youth Pipeline

Case Study: Practical Principles to Encourage a Civic Youth Pipeline

Jul 24, 2014

Hollie Russon Gilman

Civic Innovation: Boston Teens Engage in Public Decision Making

Civic Innovation: Boston Teens Engage in Public Decision Making

Jul 21, 2014

Hollie Russon Gilman

Busting the Buzzword: Social Impact and Civic Innovation

Busting the Buzzword: Social Impact and Civic Innovation

Jul 3, 2014

Hollie Russon Gilman, Laurenellen McCann

Citizen Science : A Pathway to Civic Action

Citizen Science : A Pathway to Civic Action

Jun 12, 2014

Laurenellen McCann, Hollie Russon Gilman

Civic Innovation: a New America-wide conversation

Civic Innovation: a New America-wide conversation

Jun 2, 2014

Laurenellen McCann, Hollie Russon Gilman

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