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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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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

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Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

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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President Obama Aims to “Shake Things Up” in Higher Ed

President Obama Aims to “Shake Things Up” in Higher Ed

This week he revealed his bold new vision for higher education that will focus on three key areas.

Aug 23, 2013

Rachel Fishman, Amy Laitinen

The Ed Department Blinks on Parent PLUS Loans

The Ed Department Blinks on Parent PLUS Loans

This is the third in a series of blog posts highlighting higher education and PLUS loans for parents.

Aug 16, 2013

Rachel Fishman, Ben Miller

The Ed Department Blinks on Parent PLUS Loans

The Ed Department Blinks on Parent PLUS Loans

Aug 15, 2013

Rachel Fishman, Ben Miller

Parent PLUS Loans: A No-Strings-Attached Revenue Source

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Parent PLUS Loans: A No-Strings-Attached Revenue Source

“If you have 100,000 students and families that can’t get Parent PLUS loans, that’s a problem for us.”

Jul 17, 2013

Parent PLUS Loans: A No-Strings-Attached Revenue Source

Parent PLUS Loans: A No-Strings-Attached Revenue Source

Jul 16, 2013

Voices from the Front Lines of the HBCU PLUS Loan Crisis

Voices from the Front Lines of the HBCU PLUS Loan Crisis

Many were shocked to find parents approved for Parent PLUS loans one year were denied it the next.

Jun 19, 2013

Voices from the Front Lines of the HBCU PLUS Loan Crisis

Voices from the Front Lines of the HBCU PLUS Loan Crisis

Jun 18, 2013

Technology and the Next Generation University

Technology and Next Gen U

Report / In Depth

Technology and the Next Generation University

After besting the world in college attainment for much of the 20th century, the United States now ranks sixteenth in the share of adults age

May 21, 2013

The Next Generation University

Report / In Depth

The Next Generation University

As the nation struggles to find new ways to increase college access and completion rates while lowering costs, a handful of “Next Generation

May 21, 2013

Kevin Carey, Iris Palmer, Rachel Fishman, Jeff Selingo

The Next Generation University

The Next Generation University

May 20, 2013

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