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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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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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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

Join us in generating big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.

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

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

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

Mar 5, 2026

Sarah Forland, Prem M. Trivedi

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The Remedy for America’s Loneliness Problem? Restoring Our Civic Health

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The Remedy for America’s Loneliness Problem? Restoring Our Civic Health

Reinvesting in our civic infrastructure — the people and places that bring us together — is one solution to the loneliness crisis.

Jul 24, 2023

Amy Eisenstein, Hollie Russon Gilman

Building the Democracy We Need for the Twenty-First Century

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Building the Democracy We Need for the Twenty-First Century

A toolkit showcasing essential steps for effective collaborative governance and civic engagement models for a more participatory democracy.

Jun 21, 2023

Hollie Russon Gilman, Grace Levin, Jessica Tang, Lizbeth Lucero

Building the Future of Democracy in Petaluma, California

Building the Future of Democracy in Petaluma, California

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with the City Manager Peggy Flynn to discuss co-governance in practice in Petaluma, Calif.

Apr 20, 2023

Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero, Peggy Flynn

Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

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Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

This report provides in-depth case studies of co-governance models from local organizations and city governments around the U.S.

Dec 16, 2022

Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero, Mark Schmitt, Jessica Tang, Richard Young, Grace Levin, Chaya Braxton, Farah Ahmad, Deborah Scott, Liz Richards, Sarah Johnson, Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Debolina Banerjee, Eric Agyemang, Abdi Yussuf, Aretha Basu, Adrienne Lever, Peggy Flynn

Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with Executive Director of Local Progress to discuss a new wave of local elected officials

Nov 22, 2022

Sarah Johnson, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

Developing Community Power to Influence, Lead, and Govern

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Developing Community Power to Influence, Lead, and Govern

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with the Leadership at Puget Sound Sage to discuss a new wave of civic participation.

Nov 17, 2022

Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Debolina Banerjee, Eric Agyemang, Abdi Yussuf, Aretha Basu, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

Winning Paid Family Leave in Delaware

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Winning Paid Family Leave in Delaware

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with Executive Director of Delaware Cares to discuss the Healthy Delaware Families Act.

Nov 15, 2022

Liz Richards, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

Going Beyond the 2022 Midterms — What We’re Watching

Going Beyond the 2022 Midterms — What We’re Watching

New America’s Political Reform team takes a look at some of the bigger & broader trends that we should focus on during this election season.

Nov 2, 2022

Oscar Pocasangre, Mark Schmitt, Lee Drutman, Maresa Strano, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

New York City’s Public Engagement Unit Is Enhancing Civic Engagement by Going Directly to Its Residents

New York City’s Public Engagement Unit Is Enhancing Civic Engagement by Going Directly to Its Residents

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with the executive director of NYC’s Public Engagement Unit to discuss civic engagement.

Oct 25, 2022

Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero, Adrienne Lever

Widening Political Participation in Lexington, Kentucky

Widening Political Participation in Lexington, Kentucky

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with CivicLex’s founder and executive director to discuss participatory local democracy.

Oct 25, 2022

Richard Young, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

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